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A Nepalese mountain guide spent nearly a week stranded on Mount Everest without food, water, or oxygen and walked himself down to safety. Dawa Sherpa's survival through the world's harshest conditions is being called a miracle by climbing experts.
Tyler Andrews reached Mount Everest's summit in just under 10 hours, breaking a record that stood for over two decades. The cancer survivor is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal access coaching and equipment.
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old cancer survivor, just climbed Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new speed record with supplemental oxygen. His achievement is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal access the coaching and equipment they need.
Indigenous communities in Nepal are turning forests and wetlands into powerful climate shields. Their nature-based solutions protect vulnerable populations while creating jobs and strengthening local economies.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
Nepal's one-horned rhinos are thriving so well they're now strolling through city streets in Chitwan, capturing tourist videos and sparking debates about conservation success. The comeback story has a complex twist: locals wonder if rhinos entered the city, or if the city spread into rhino territory.
A legendary Nepali mountaineer just made history by reaching the top of Mount Everest for the 32nd time, shattering his own world record. Kami Rita Sherpa's incredible achievement spans three decades of climbing the world's highest peak.
British mountaineer Kenton Cool has made history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 20th time, extending his record as the most successful non-Sherpa climber ever. The achievement shows what dedication and passion can accomplish, even on the world's highest peak.
Mount Everest welcomed a record-breaking 274 climbers to its summit in just one day this week, marking the highest single-day total ever recorded. The milestone showcases how the world's tallest peak has become more accessible to adventurers from around the globe.
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Mount Everest just witnessed its busiest day ever on the Nepal side, with 274 climbers reaching the world's highest peak on Wednesday. The achievement showcases how improved expedition management is making the mountain safer for more adventurers to chase their dreams.
Mount Everest just witnessed its busiest day ever, with 274 climbers reaching the top together on May 20, 2026. The group included three Indian mountaineers and shattered the previous record of 223 climbers set in 2019.
Indian Railways just made history by launching its first international tourist train to Nepal, opening up sacred temples and wildlife parks to travelers starting June 2026. The 10-day journey connects spiritual seekers and nature lovers to Nepal's most iconic destinations through an all-inclusive rail experience.
Nepal's Bengal tiger population has soared from 121 to 355 in just 13 years, a conservation win that comes with new challenges. The government is now planning a 124-acre park to house tigers involved in human conflicts, moving them from cramped cages to natural habitats.
Norway is funding a groundbreaking project to transform Nepal's industrial corridor with renewable energy, creating green jobs while the nation transitions away from fossil fuels. The Power-GIF initiative targets the crucial Birgunj-Simara manufacturing region where Nepal's surplus clean electricity will soon power domestic industries.
A Nepalese-owned restaurant in Cardiff brought guests on a culinary journey from the Himalayas to the coast, raising over £2,000 for Marie Curie hospice care. The May fundraiser showcased how immigrant-owned businesses are giving back to communities that welcomed them.
Two legendary Nepali climbers just rewrote the record books on Mount Everest. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for his 32nd time while Lhakpa Sherpa completed her 11th ascent, both breaking their own world records on the same day.
Two legendary Nepali mountaineers just rewrote the history books on Mount Everest, proving that determination knows no age limit. Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, summited the world's tallest peak for his 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa, 52, completed her 11th ascent.
A 52-year-old Nepali mountaineer just became the first woman to summit Mount Everest eleven times, extending her own world record. Lhakpa Sherpa reached the peak Sunday morning while guiding a client, capping a remarkable 26-year climbing career.
Nepal and India just formalized a legal agreement that will make it easier to fight crime across their shared border. The treaty tackles human trafficking, terrorism, and financial crimes that have long evaded justice.
A group of young volunteers in Nepal is preventing deadly human-wildlife conflicts by using drones, lasers, and local knowledge to safely guide elephants and tigers away from villages. Their creative approach has saved countless lives on both sides.
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