Nepal

Himalayan Avalanche Leaves Border Communities Unwarned, Kills Over 1,400

An August 26 ice-rock avalanche in Nepal triggered floods that killed over 1,400 and left at least 6,000 missing, exposing warning gaps.

Nepal Faces $4.7bn Reconstruction Gap as Global Aid Falls Short

Nepal must fund $4.7bn in recovery after glacier-triggered floods, about 10% of GDP, while international pledges cover only a fraction of the need.

Prabal Gurung Chooses Restraint, Transforms Drapery Into Technical Feat

Gurung opened Spring 2027 with fluid drapery and backless maxidresses, citing Nepalese fountains and early-morning Brooklyn dance-floor energy.

Six South Africans Remain Unconfirmed After Nepal Floods, DIRCO Says

Families of six South Africans remain without confirmation after Nepal floods. DIRCO says SAPS sent DNA profiles to Nepal and Interpol.

Nepal Moves to Prosecute Online Abusers Targeting Flood Survivors

Prime Minister Balendra Shah vowed authorities will show "no leniency" toward those who insult survivors. Police have formed a 10‑member probe.

Nepal Scales Back Commemorations as Rescuers Continue Searching for 5,083 Missing

Flags flew at half mast on the final day of the 13-day mourning period while rescue teams searched for 5,083 people still unaccounted for after a

Rescue Operations Expand After More Than 5,500 Go Missing in Nepal and China Floods

Teams slog through mud and wreckage as at least 1,384 die and more than 5,500 remain missing across Nepal and China.

Flash Floods Cut Over 10% Of Nepal’s Power, Force Rethink Of Hydropower Model

Flash floods wrecked 12 hydropower plants in the Trishuli basin, knocking out more than 10% of generation and prompting urgent calls to diversify.

Authorities Begin DNA Identification for Hundreds After Langtang Floods

Authorities are collecting blood from first-degree relatives and running DNA tests as morgues overflow after the Langtang glacial collapse.

Hundreds at Risk as Crews Dig and Blast to Reach Rasuwa Tunnel Workers

Rescue teams in Rasuwa, Nepal, are digging and blasting through mud and rock to reach hundreds of workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Five Australians Found Alive, 38 Still Unaccounted After Nepal-Tibet Floods

Five Australians located after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 38 remain missing. Australia sent $8m and has deployed staff to assist search and relief.

US Strike On Larak Island Raises Risk To Strait Of Hormuz, Threatening Energy Flows

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island, raising risks to the Strait of Hormuz and global energy flows. Other international incidents followed.

UK Deploys Rapid Deployment Team To Support British Nationals After Nepal Floods

The UK has sent a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods.

Chinese Rescuers Find 'Nothing But Ruins' At Nepal-Tibet Border, Nepal Seeks Help To ID Dead

Nepal and China press on with arduous search and rescue in the flood-hit Himalayas. Nepal is seeking help to identify and store the dead.

97-Year-Old Nepali Woman Survives Flash Floods After Excavator Rescue

Guna Maya Bohara, 97, was pulled to safety after flash floods in Nepal. Rescuers used an excavator, and she was described as "a warrior."

Nigeria Sends Formal Condolences After Nepal Landslides And Floods

Nigeria's Federal Government has expressed sympathy to the government and people of Nepal after devastating landslides and flash floods.

Spiritual Journeys Turn Deadly As Floods Devastate Villages Near Mount Kailash

Deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet have devastated villages and pilgrims en route to Mount Kailash for spiritual renewal.

Hundreds Missing After Deadly Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods, Dozens of Tourists Unaccounted

Nepal’s army and police have joined rescue teams searching for hundreds reported missing, including dozens of foreign tourists after flash floods.

How China Is Exporting Censorship and Reshaping Global Knowledge

China is increasingly using economic leverage, diplomatic pressure and institutional influence to shape what the world can say, study and understand about its internal repression, territorial claims and political system.