At least two people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Nepal on Friday as protesters calling for the restoration of the monarchy in the Himalayan nation clashed with security forces, officials said. The protesters are calling for…
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Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest
Help may at last be on the way for the Nepali Sherpas who carry heavy loads for foreign climbers through treacherous sections of the world’s tallest peak. When the main climbing season begins next month on Mount Everest, expedition companies…
Trump’s MCC funds freeze a setback for Nepal’s development aspirations
Three years ago, Kathmandu was caught in the crossfire of Washington-Beijing tensions over the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a multi-million American grant for Nepal. While the United States warned of reviewing its overall ties with Nepal should Kathmandu fail to…
Nepal Took a Risk on a $500 Million U.S. Grant. It May Now Regret It.
Nepal, the small Himalayan nation bordering China, was negotiating with Beijing over a major injection of infrastructure financing when the United States stepped in with a lucrative offer. Over five years, the American government would give the country $500 million…
Watch: Highs and lows in neighbourhood ties: Is Delhi softening tone?
Watch: Highs and lows in neighbourhood ties: Is Delhi softening tone? Is New Delhi making a subtle strategic outreach to its south Asian neighbourhood this season? Bhutan’s King, Sri Lanka and Maldives’ presidents, Nepal’s Foreign Minister received warm welcomes in…