Nepal, historically a balancing act between larger powers, is now navigating a tumultuous political landscape following its transition from monarchy to a federal democratic republic in 2008.

Nepal faces challenges as many high-altitude areas may be snowbound early in the year, whereas previous elections were typically held in milder November weather.

Doctors blame changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets and sedentary habits for the surge. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent protests in Nepal, which led to the resignation of the prime ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The Nepal Parliament building is a striking mix of old and new: a sprawling structure of steel and concrete capped off by a two-tier pagoda. But last week, its white walls were ...

KATHMANDU: Nepal deployed thousands of troops around the country on Wednesday (Feb 4) to boost security ahead of the first elections since last year's deadly protests toppled the previous ...

New Delhi, India — The rattle of iron gates sounded like drumbeats as the crowd surged forward. A sea of bodies stormed through the barricades, which had stood as sentinels of power barely hours ago.

The suspects are believed to be among a network of scammers who have cheated insurers by staging fake rescue operations for years.

Some reasons for the decline were human encroachment, and pollution of rivers and lakes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Mumbai, Feb. 9 -- When Nepal secured a ticket to the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup through the Asia/East-Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman in mid-October last year, one thing was certain: the 10th edition ...

Fake documents, including passenger and cargo manifests for helicopter flights, medical invoices and hospital reports, were allegedly sent to insurance companies.