Flooding and mudslides in Nepal lead to at least 676 fatalities and nearly 3,000 people unaccounted for
Rescue Efforts Continue Amidst Nepal Flood Tragedy The death toll from the catastrophic flooding and mudslides near the Nepal-China border has tragically risen to at least 676, while nearly 3,000 individuals remain unaccounted for, even with ongoing rescue operations. Authorities in Nepal reported on Saturday that the death count has nearly doubled since Thursday, affecting […]
Nepal Declines Assistance from International Rescue Teams Amid Severe Flooding
On Thursday, Nepal’s Foreign Ministry made it clear that it will not accept offers from international rescue teams looking to assist in emergency operations after a catastrophic series of landslides and floods impacted the region, including Tibet. Officials indicated that multiple countries have been eager to send personnel to aid in recovery efforts, which include […]
Many New Yorkers, including family members, are among the 90 Americans unaccounted for in the fatal floods in Nepal.
The tragic impact of the recent flash floods in Nepal is being felt as nearly 100 Americans are reported missing, including several from the tri-state area. Amita Amin, 67, and Jitendra Manubhai Patel, 63, from Long Island, along with Tejal Vyomesh Patel, 64, from New Jersey, were part of a seven-member tour group on a […]
Landslides in Nepal and Tibet: More than 1,000 People Missing, Whole Villages Buried as Rescuers Worry About Additional Flooding
Rescue Efforts Underway in Nepal and Tibet Amid Ongoing Disasters On Thursday, rescuers in Nepal and occupied Tibet estimated that over 1,000 individuals are still unaccounted for, with nationals from multiple countries among them. Heavy rains have led to catastrophic landslides and surging floods, wiping out entire towns and leaving many people stranded. Authorities have […]
Over 95 Individuals Confirmed Dead Due to Severe Flooding in Tibet and Nepal, Hundreds Still Missing
Severe Floods Hit Tibet and Nepal Torrential rains and swollen rivers unleashed devastating floods and landslides across Tibet and Nepal on Wednesday, leading to the destruction of villages and vital infrastructure like roads and bridges. As of Wednesday, the reported death toll was 95, with hundreds more unaccounted for, including approximately 341 foreign nationals. Chinese […]
Investigation reveals $20 million insurance plan linked to Everest guides in Nepal
An investigation has revealed nearly $20 million in insurance fraud in Nepal, involving guides accused of staging or prompting mountain rescues. Reports indicate that some guides even tied food to hikers near Everest to create urgency for rescue. Kathmandu, the capital city, is a popular starting point for adventurous climbers tackling Mount Everest, which sits […]
Authorities in Nepal accuse guides of poisoning climbers in a large rescue operation at the world’s highest mountains.
Scam Uncovered in Nepal’s Trekking Industry Nepali authorities are investigating claims that some mountain guides drugged foreign trekkers, staged medical emergencies, and profited from fake helicopter rescues in the Himalayas. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has charged 32 individuals and arrested nine for allegedly targeting at least 171 foreign climbers between 2022 […]
Court decides Trump can end deportation protections for migrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Legal Ruling on Deportation Protections A significant court decision on Monday favored the Trump administration, permitting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end deportation protections for about 90,000 immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua currently residing in the U.S. A panel of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously determined that a […]
Nepal demonstrates how Western media transforms mob control into ‘people power’
Nepal has recently become the center of a narrative often seen in Western media—one that highlights student-led “revolutions” aimed at toppling corrupt governments in developing nations. This same storyline was used to frame the August 2024 removal of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s “Iron Lady,” amidst rising oppression and Islamist violence. Just a few weeks of crisis […]
Putin needs to consider Nepal and feel concerned
It seems Vladimir Putin has been paying close attention to the recent riots in Nepal. It’s not just because they demonstrate “people power,” but also because, as he puts it, it’s a “revolution of color.” What’s more worrisome for rulers like Putin is how this rebellion unfolded. Nepal, despite being regarded as stable, experienced an […]