Nepal
Myanmar junta chief to attend regional summit in Bangkok
Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to attend a regional summit in Thailand in April, marking his first visit to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations member state since 2021.
Glaciers are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, says UN agency
Mass loss of ice from the world’s 19 glacier regions was 450bn tonnes in 2024, says a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation.
Nepal to criminalise anonymous social media activity
Nepal's government has introduced a bill seeking to impose strict regulations on social media platforms, including fines and prison sentences for violations.
Over 120 dead as powerful tremor hits Tibet
At least 126 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful earthquake that struck Tibet early on January 7, according to Chinese state media.
Nepal floods - death toll rises to 209
Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs in a press release confirmed that the death toll from severe flooding has reached 209, with 29 people still missing and 142 others injured