Hundreds of government officials, mountaineers, fellow Sherpa guides and supporters gathered in Nepal on Wednesday to mourn the veteran guide who was the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times.
Now China encroaches upon Nepal territory
After India, China is now embroiled in a fresh boundary dispute with Nepal in its remote Humla district that is close to the Nepal-Tibet border.The dispute emerged after the Chinese …
‘China Back Off’: Fresh Protests Break Outside Embassy in Nepal Over Alleged Chinese Encroachment
A number of protesters, including youths, chanted slogans against the encroachment and demanded that the Chinese leave Nepal’s territory immediately and respect the bilateral border treaty.
Locals in Nepal protest over Chinese incursion, illegal construction in Humla district
Protests broke out in front of the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu over the illegal construction of 9-11 houses in Humla district of Nepal. The protests started after Nepal authorities confirmed that the …
Obituary: Nepal’s ‘Snow Leopard’ Ang Rita who set Everest record
Ang Rita, the legendary Nepali Sherpa guide known as “Snow Leopard”, has died at the age of 72 after a long illness. Rita was the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times without bottled oxygen, a …
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar claims ‘formidable’ majority to form new government
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim waves after a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng …
Explainer: Malaysia’s Political Maneuvering, Next Episode
So far, no major political party has come out in support of him. Major parties in Muhyiddin’s coalition dismissed his claim as “cheap publicity” and said they firmly supported the premier. Anwar’s own …
Malaysia reports 147 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
A man wearing a protective mask crosses a street in front of Petronas Twin Towers, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 11, 2020. REUTERS/Lim H …
Malaysia’s Anwar Says Has Backing To Form Govt, PM Stands Firm
Speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, veteran politician Anwar — who has long sought to become prime minister — said he now had the backing of enough MPs to form the government and oust …
Saudi Arabia to restart limited Umra pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia is to gradually resume a Muslim pilgrimage which has been suspended for seven months because of the coronavirus pandemic. From 4 October, up to 6,000 Saudi citizens and residents will be …