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 […]
Nepal schedules elections and appoints interim prime minister after recent unrest.
Kathmandu Update – September 13 President Ramchandra Pauder of Nepal has dissolved Congress and announced a new election scheduled for March 5. This decision comes just a week after violent protests that led to the country’s first female prime minister being appointed. The announcement from Pauder’s office was made late Friday, shortly after the new […]
Nepal Demonstrations Over Social Media Ban Result in 19 Deaths and 150 Injuries
Protests Erupt in Kathmandu Over Social Media Ban In Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, police reportedly opened fire on protesters on Monday amidst demonstrations against a government ban on major social media platforms. As of Monday afternoon, officials reported 19 fatalities and around 150 injuries. Late last week, the Nepalese government announced it would prohibit […]
Ninth Circuit supports DHS decision to end TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal
Victory for DHS in Immigration Case The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, known for its liberal stance, ruled in favor of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, impacting the status of undocumented refugees from three key nations. This decision was unanimous, relating to the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, […]
Judge halts deportations of 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal in an extreme decision
Federal Judge Halts Removal of Temporary Immigration Protections A federal judge in San Francisco has put a stop to plans to revoke temporary immigration protections for over 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. This decision has sparked significant criticism from conservative legal commentators. US District Judge Trina Thompson, appointed by former President Joe Biden, […]
Judge halts DHS from removing protections for 60K individuals from Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua
Federal judges have challenged the Trump administration’s decision to terminate deportation protections for citizens from Nepal, Nicaragua, and Honduras, ordering a halt to their removal while the legal case is ongoing. US District Court Judge Trina Thompson, based in San Francisco, noted that the plaintiffs demonstrated adequate evidence of racial bias in the administration’s decision, […]