The fire, which was caused by faulty wiring, spread quickly, sending sparks and thick smoke that engulfed two homes. Fire ...

Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more ...

Hundreds of LGBTQ couples in Thailand get married as the country's landmark marriage equality law comes into effect.

A new study has predicted an increase in landslide hazards in High Mountain Asia. The study authors linked higher emissions ...

Nepal has been celebrated globally for tripling ... A century ago, some 100,000 tigers roamed Asia - but deforestation and rampant poaching pushed them to the brink of extinction.

Asia, home to the world’s tallest peaks, is a paradise for mountain enthusiasts. While the intimidating heights of the ...

The milestone sees Thailand become by far the biggest nation in Asia to recognize equal marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

The gig economy has the potential to transform lives across Asia, but only if regulators, insurers and platforms rise to the ...

Nutrition is one major area of mounting concern. UNICEF works with partners all across South Asia in an effort to reduce malnutrition and improve overall nutrition, by strengthening nutrition support ...

Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Tuesday held a "reassuring" telephone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister ...