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Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to China from December 2 to 5, as announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations.
A Nepalese team faces years of work to clear massive amounts of frozen garbage from Mount Qomolangma, highlighting environmental concerns on the world’s highest peak.
Mount Qomolangma’s highest camp on the Nepal route is littered with frozen garbage and bodies, requiring years to clean up, according to a Sherpa-led team that recently removed 10 tonnes of waste.
At least 20 people have died in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods over the past two days, officials report. Lightning strikes accounted for nine of the deaths.
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa has summited Mount Qomolangma for a record 30th time, breaking his own previous record and inspiring climbers worldwide with his unparalleled dedication.
Veteran Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa sets a new world record by ascending Mt. Qomolangma for the 29th time, solidifying his legacy in mountaineering history.
Ten years since Nepal joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative, we explore how this ambitious project has impacted Nepal’s infrastructure, economy, and its ties with the Chinese mainland.