Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim Prime Minister of Nepal on September 12 after the government resigned and parliament was dissolved. Her appointment was a response to mass youth protests against corruption and social media bans, which led to the deaths of 21 people.
In Nepal, the death toll from mass protests has risen: 25 dead, 633 injured. In Kathmandu, the aftermath of the riots is being dealt with, during which the parliament and other government buildings were burned.
The historic government complex of Singha Durbar in Kathmandu was engulfed in fire. The parliament building is beyond repair, and important state documents and archives have been destroyed.
The office of the President of Nepal denied information about the head of state's resignation. This happened amid mass unrest in the country.
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel resigned after the Prime Minister. This happened amid large-scale anti-government protests that led to the closure of the airport and casualties.
In the capital of Nepal, police opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in the death of two young people. The total number of victims of the protests rose to 22, and the number of injured exceeded 500 people.
Nepal's Prime Minister Sharma Oli announced his resignation amid mass unrest. Protesters demand the appointment of Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and also beat the Finance Minister.
Nepal's Prime Minister Sharma Oli has resigned due to unrest. Evacuation of VIPs has begun.
In Nepal, at least 13 people died during protests against the government's ban on social networks. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the parliament in Kathmandu, protesting against the authorities' decision to block popular platforms.
A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 31, killing over 1,400 people and destroying 5,400 homes. An expert explained that the region is seismically active due to the friction of tectonic plates, and local buildings do not meet safety standards.
Vladimir Putin is holding numerous telephone conversations with world leaders. This is happening against the backdrop of Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
The Indonesian government has opened 40 airports for international flights, doubling their number. This decision aims to increase the flow of tourists to the regions of the archipelago nation.
Nepal is waiving climbing permit fees for 97 peaks in the northwestern Himalayas for two years. This decision aims to attract tourists to lesser-known mountains and stimulate the development of poor border regions.
On the night of July 28-29, 2022, Russia committed a terrorist act in the Olenivka colony, where about 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and about 140 were wounded. In Ukraine, July 29 is the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces.
In northern Pakistan's Diamer district, three people died and more than 15 went missing due to monsoon rains. The disaster destroyed dozens of homes, infrastructure facilities, and blocked key highways.
More than 500 foreigners from 28 countries have died at the front in Russia's war against Ukraine. Among them, the majority are citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, many of whom ended up at the front from Russian penal colonies.
The flood on the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal, which claimed at least nine lives and left over two dozen missing, was caused by the depletion of a glacial lake in Tibet. 19 people remain missing in Nepal and 11 in China, and the "Friendship Bridge" has been destroyed.
Sudden floods caused by torrential rains devastated the Himalayan valley between China and Nepal. 8 people died, 31 people are missing, including employees of a Chinese depot.
Brussels lawmakers are looking for ways to increase financial pressure on Russia. Most members of the European Parliament are in favor of including Russia in the list of countries with weak control over money laundering.
May 29 marks the Ascension of the Lord, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, and commemorates the conquest of Mount Everest. World Day of Cows and Digestive Health is also celebrated.
55-year-old Nepali Kami Rita made his 31st ascent of Everest, becoming a record holder. He first climbed the mountain in 1994, and his contribution helps Nepal gain worldwide recognition.
Four British climbers have become the first to climb Mount Everest using xenon to improve acclimatization. Their expedition lasted less than five days.
Climbers from India and the Philippines have died in the current Everest climbing season. An Indian died on the descent, a Filipino died while resting in a high-altitude camp.
Due to USAID funding cuts, child mortality has increased in the poorest countries. Almost a million children are not receiving treatment for malnutrition, which will lead to deaths.
India has suspended the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens after a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistanis have been ordered to leave India within 48 hours, and advisers have been declared persona non grata.
US President Donald Trump may sign an order to reduce the activities of the State Department. It provides for the liquidation of the Bureau of African Affairs, the closure of non-essential embassies, and the dismissal of some diplomats and civil servants.
Five Ukrainian soldiers with injuries and amputated limbs have climbed Kilimanjaro. The servicemen reached the height of 5895 meters after four months of training.
A powerful 6. 8-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, killing 126 people and injuring 188. Rescuers have evacuated more than 400 people, but the search is complicated by extremely low temperatures.
The 7. 1 magnitude earthquake in the mountainous region of Tibet killed 106 people and injured 174. The disaster damaged nearly 3,000 homes and was felt in neighboring countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India.
A 7. 1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet killed 95 people and injured 130 others. More than 1,000 houses were damaged in Tingri county, and aftershocks were felt in Nepal and India.
