Nepal

On Monday, the latest round of protests, driven by Gen Z youth demanding an end to corruption and authoritarian rule, spiralled into tragedy. Security forces opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in at least 19 deaths.

In a significant diplomatic shift prompted by mounting climate risk, Nepal and China have agreed to begin sharing critical cross-border intelligence on glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) that threaten lives and livelihoods in the fragile Himalayan region.

Nepal’s brick industry – valued at several million dollars and employing approximately 300,000 workers – thrives during its limited work season.

The World Health Organization on Monday announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its people from vaccine preventable diseases.

Notably, five of the infected are children, and data show that those aged 15 and above face a higher mortality risk—especially if unvaccinated.

A wave of anger and disbelief has swept across Nepal’s sugarcane belt following the government’s decision to slash the long-standing production subsidy by half

Launched in commemoration of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the ‘Seeding Strength’ campaign highlights the transformative role of agricultural cooperatives in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.

As Nepal's climate continues to warm, the silent danger of venomous snakes in unexpected places is becoming a growing concern. The challenge ahead lies not only in monitoring their movement but in adapting healthcare systems to meet the threat slithering steadily uphill.