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Nepal’s former finance minister arrested for money laundering, police say

Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle said Paudel was being brought to Kathmandu and would be handed over to the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle said Paudel was being brought to Kathmandu and would be handed over to the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.

Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor Dawa Sherpa recounts escape

Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa rests during his recovery at a hotel in Kathmandu on June 18.
Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa rests during his recovery at a hotel in Kathmandu on June 18.

Nepal’s new Gen Z-inspired government places bets on China, India

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal would “value its relationship with each country in its own way”.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal would “value its relationship with each country in its own way”.

Nepal’s foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has always placed Nepal at the forefront of its ‘neighbourhood diplomacy'.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has always placed Nepal at the forefront of its ‘neighbourhood diplomacy'.

Everest survivor out of intensive care, as probe calls grow

Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of Mount Everest on May 30. He was found on June 4.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of Mount Everest on May 30. He was found on June 4.

A Sherpa survived 6 days alone on Everest. His family says he was abandoned

Paramedics work to transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 4.
Paramedics work to transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 4.

Family of ‘miracle’ Everest survivor demands probe into rescue efforts

Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned.
Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned.

Jet Li’s wife Nina Li Chi makes rare public appearance with family in Nepal

Former screen star Nina Li Chi (left) recently embarked on a spiritual retreat in Nepal with her husband Jet Li and their younger daughter Jada.
Former screen star Nina Li Chi (left) recently embarked on a spiritual retreat in Nepal with her husband Jet Li and their younger daughter Jada.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen

Paramedics work to transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Paramedics work to transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.