A rapper-turned-politician who leads Nepal’s reformist push from the premiership amid youth-led upheaval.
Flash floods triggered by ice-rock avalanches have killed at least eight people and left hundreds missing across Nepal and Tibet. Officials warn of ongoing risks as rescue operations continue and power and transport networks remain disrupted.
Tens of thousands face disruption as floods and landslides linked to a glacial collapse affect Nepal and Tibet. Officials say the missing count has risen; rescue operations are ongoing with international aid and cross-border coordination intensifying.
Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja led a 10-person expedition on Broad Peak when an avalanche struck. Purja and several teammates have died; others are confirmed dead or missing. Recovery efforts continue amid harsh weather as authorities and Elite Exped confront the scale of the loss.