Capital city, politics, culture and hub of Nepal
Donor contributions to HIV programmes have declined, with the 2025 funding level the lowest since 2007. The US remains the largest donor but has reduced its support, while total resources for HIV response have fallen 18% across all sources. UNAIDS warns that declining funding could jeopardise gains in prevention and treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The International Association for Tibetan Studies has cancelled a Nepal conference scheduled for Aug. 23-26 after government officials asked organizers not to proceed. Nepal cites China ties and pro-Tibetan activities as grounds, and protests by Tibetan refugees have been suppressed in the past. The Dalai Lama remains in exile in India.
An Indian rescue team is preparing a high-altitude mission to recover the body of Dorje Morup from Everest. New evidence suggests the remains belong to Morup, not Green Boots, and DNA testing could confirm his identity. The attempt faces extreme dangers and cross-border coordination.
Assam endures devastating monsoon floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands, while in Bundelkhand, drought and heat have intensified water scarcity, revealing enduring caste and access inequalities.
Massive floods and mudslides have struck along the Nepal-Tibet border after an ice-rock avalanche triggered a surge in the Lhende Khola valley. Officials say hundreds are dead or missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, with hundreds of foreigners among the missing. Rescue teams are rushing to reach affected villages as damage to roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure complicates efforts.
Floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier collapse along the Bhote Koshi river have killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal and Tibet. Authorities warn of continuing flash floods; foreign nationals are among the missing. Governments and aid agencies are mobilising to assist, with Britain and the United States offering support.
The landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered massive floods and widespread casualties. Officials say dozens dead and hundreds missing, with Nepal and China coordinating search-and-rescue efforts as authorities assess potential causes and downstream risks.
A glacial collapse on the Nepal–Tibet border has caused a debris-laden flood that has killed hundreds, left more than 1,500 people missing and swept away villages, roads and bridges. Rescue teams are searching across Rasuwa district and Tibet while authorities are trying to identify bodies and account for hundreds of missing foreign tourists.
A glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered a devastating flood cascading through Nepal and China. Initial assessments have reclassified the event from a quake to a glacial debris flow, with authorities warning of possible secondary flooding as debris dams breach. Satellite imagery shows a glacier break, ice and rock tumbling into valleys, and rivers rising rapidly downstream.
Rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies after torrential floods and a suspected earthquake-triggered mudslide along the Bhotekoshi and Lhende Khola rivers. Authorities warn of a potential second flood as relief operations expand with international help.
Massive floods across Nepal and Tibet have killed dozens and left hundreds missing. Rescue efforts are underway, with thousands of troops deployed and international aid flowing in as authorities warn of continuing danger from dammed lakes and downstream river surges.
Dead and missing rise after floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Authorities warn of possible second floods as rescue operations continue. Foreign nationals are among those unaccounted for, with UK tourists among the missing.
A lake of rising water formed along the Bhote Koshi river threatens to burst banks. Authorities warn of a possible second flood due to debris-blocked Trishuli, leaving almost 1,000 missing, many foreigners. The UK has offered £5 million in aid as international teams search for survivors amid ongoing helicopter rescues.
A glacier-triggered flash flood has collapsed into rivers near Nepal and Tibet, creating a barrier lake that has swelled to about 2.5 million cubic metres. Officials warn of a high risk of breach as authorities monitor rising water levels and potential secondary floods. Rescues continue, with hundreds dead and many missing as relief operations press on.
Rescue teams are clearing a key highway as Nepal and Tibet confront a rising flood threat from a glacier-induced lake upstream. Authorities warn of renewed flooding as water levels rise, with hundreds of missing and thousands displaced across the region.
The Nepal army has dispatched helicopters to access the Trishuli 3A tunnel where workers are trapped after a glacier-fed flood. Initial reports indicate several hundred workers and locals have been brought to safety, while hundreds remain inside as rescuers battle mud and rising waters.
A glacial collapse on 26 August has produced torrent floods that have killed more than 1,395 people and left over 5,600 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams have been recovering bodies, searching buried hydropower tunnels and remote villages, and racing to control newly formed barrier lakes that are threatening further flooding and hampering access.
Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the Nepal–Tibet border have killed hundreds, with thousands missing. Reports from The Guardian and BBC indicate towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers have been devastated, with rescue operations ongoing and a contested casualty count between Nepal and Tibet.
A glacial collapse has sent a vast torrent of ice, mud and debris down Himalayan river systems, killing hundreds and leaving almost 1,000 people missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies, evacuated trapped workers from hydropower sites and are racing to monitor and drain newly formed barrier lakes that threaten further floods.
A section of glacier near Langtang Lirung has collapsed and has sent a fast-moving surge of ice, rock and water through valleys of Tibet and northern Nepal. Rescue teams from Nepal, China and international partners have been searching for survivors; officials have reported hundreds dead and thousands missing while authorities warn of further flood risk from newly formed lakes.
Nepal faces a widening disaster as flood and landslide deaths mount. More than 2,400 people remain unaccounted for in Nepal, with hundreds more missing across the India-Nepal border in Tibet. The UK has dispatched a rapid response team and offered aid, while families search for loved ones amid makeshift morgues and overwhelmed facilities.
Rescue teams have expanded operations in Nepal and Tibet after a Himalayan flood swept through the region, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. Authorities warn of further rainfall and rising water flow upstream as foreign nationals are among the missing.
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas has triggered floods and widespread destruction in Nepal and China’s Tibet region. Authorities report rising death tolls, thousands missing, and ongoing rescue operations as hydropower sites are targeted by the disaster.
Catastrophic flooding along the Nepal–China border has killed hundreds and left thousands missing. Rescuers are racing to free workers trapped in hydropower tunnels buried in mud. The first 72 hours are critical as survival hinges on access to water and air. Experts warn the situation could worsen as floods persist and oxygen supplies are tested.
Floods on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 1,000 people, with thousands more missing. Nepal reports 3,900+ missing and foreigners among the missing; China reports hundreds missing on its side. Rescue operations are ongoing amid difficult weather and risk of further floods.
Bloomberg reports families affected by floods near the China-Nepal border face rising costs and uneven aid. A hotel worker’s family waits for confirmation that their relative survived, while tourists encounter higher prices on the Mediterranean coast.
Rescuers are continuing efforts to locate workers trapped inside tunnels at Nepal’s hydropower facilities after floods damaged at least 12 projects. International teams have joined the search as authorities report hundreds missing and dozens dead. Chinese rescue teams are also rebuilding roads at the border to support access.
A catastrophic flood, triggered by a glacier collapse, has killed over 1,100 people and left about 4,000 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Authorities warn of a second wave as rescue operations persist and damage to tourism and hydropower compounds the crisis. Foreigners account for hundreds of missing, complicating an already fragile regional response.
Rescuers have intensified operations on the Nepal–Tibet border after a glacier collapse and subsequent floods have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. International and Nepalese military teams are blasting into mud-choked tunnels and pumping air into hydropower sites while families wait; authorities have reported 939 dead and 3,925 missing, including 592 foreigners.
The floods triggered by a glacier collapse have killed at least 1,300 people across Nepal and Tibet, with more than 5,000 missing. Officials warn that hundreds of hydropower workers remain unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue and calls for climate justice intensify.
An avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s North Caucasus hits a group of climbers. Ten have descended safely; several others remain unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue amid treacherous terrain and ongoing avalanche risk. Reports from multiple outlets confirm ongoing recoveries and casualties as agencies coordinate search operations.
Europe is pushing to build sovereign space capabilities and reduce reliance on the United States for launches, satellites and defense-related space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris has spotlighted EU ambitions, private sector growth, and tensions with U.S. and Chinese players.
Nepal and neighbouring regions face a devastating flood crisis after a glacier collapse triggered floods on August 26. Governments and agencies have mobilised relief, with calls for climate justice and funding to repair infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities.
Nepal is grappling with a massive post-flood recovery bill while a new United Nations fund, intended to support poor nations, remains underfunded and largely untested, as authorities search for thousands still missing and prepare for a long rebuilding phase.
Rescuers have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydro tunnel in Chilime, with thousands still missing after floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the Trishuli River. Recovery work faces thick mud and damaged infrastructure as authorities push to speed up rescue and reconstruction efforts.
The flood and glacier collapse in Nepal has killed at least 1,385 people and left thousands missing. Rescue teams have found more survivors and extended operations to hydropower facilities, with drones, boats and air support aiding the search.
Northern Ireland is weighing stronger protections for children by potentially stripping parental responsibility from those convicted of child-related sex offences. The move mirrors England and Wales’ Jade’s Law but remains under consideration as consultations begin and safeguarding experts call for bespoke risk assessments.
Lindberg, the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has been named undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA and will head the World Food Program in Rome. The move comes as WFP faces funding shortfalls that limit its ability to reach millions in hunger crises.
Nepal has faced a devastating flood season, with thousands displaced and a growing missing-person count. Authorities report over 1,450 recovered bodies and more than 5,600 missing, as the government appeals for international aid and regional cooperation. Prime Minister Shah has framed the disaster as a climate warning to the world, with DNA testing under way to identify victims.
Heavy rainfall from a Bay of Bengal depression has damaged over 1,000 houses in Uttar Pradesh and triggered evacuations in Odisha and Nepal, as authorities warn of continuing risk. One state reports dozens injured; schools are closed and power supplies are disrupted as relief efforts continue.
Rescuers have recovered 15 bodies and are searching for more workers after an avalanche hit the base camp of Himlung Himal, killing Nepali staff and injuring others. Heavy rain and ongoing bad weather have hampered rescue efforts as authorities warn of continued hazards.
Apple Studios’ biopic Tenzing has opened theaters and debuts on Apple TV+. The film foregrounds Tenzing Norgay’s life, recasting Everest history away from a Hillary-centric narrative, while Sherpa voices and climate-change impacts in the Himalayas frame its release.
A landslide has blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district and caused flash floods that have swept away homes, bridges and hydropower construction camps. Authorities have reported at least five people missing, rescued dozens of residents and trekkers, and evacuated hundreds while damage to roads and energy sites is hampering relief.