Manila, June 8, 2026 A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, causing widespread destruction, multiple casualties, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. The disaster has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the Philippines to major seismic events due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. According to Philippine authorities, the earthquake's epicenter was located off the coast of Mindanao near Sarangani Province, with strong tremors felt across several southern provinces and neighboring countries. Initial reports indicate that at least 19 people have lost their lives, while more than 130 others...

Kathmandu, June 4 The recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in New Delhi has generated renewed optimism about the future of Nepal–India relations, with both sides emphasizing cooperation, development, and regional partnership. During the high-level interaction, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed that Nepal remains a “priority partner” under India's Neighbourhood First policy, underscoring the strategic and cultural importance of the Himalayan nation in India's regional outlook. The meeting comes at a time when both countries are seeking to deepen collaboration in trade, infrastructure, digital connectivity, energy, and people-to-people engagement. According to...

KATHMANDU: In an extraordinary feat of human endurance and willpower, Rustam Nabiev, a Russian ex-soldier who lost both his legs, has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest using only the strength of his arms. By conquering the world’s highest peak without the aid of legs or prosthetics, Nabiev has etched his name in mountaineering history by setting an unprecedented world record. In 2015, Nabiev’s life took a drastic turn when a military barracks building collapsed in Russia while he was sleeping. While the tragic incident claimed the lives of numerous soldiers, Nabiev survived but had to undergo amputations below...

KATHMANDU — Tourists and expedition organizers at the Everest Base Camp (EBC) have expressed growing concerns over the poor quality and high cost of internet services in the region. While wireless internet is now available 24 hours a day for both domestic and foreign climbers, users argue that the pricing remains excessively high, especially during the peak mountaineering season. Local service providers defend their rates by pointing out the immense logistical challenges of operating in high-altitude environments and the seasonal nature of their business. The Current Internet Landscape at EBC Currently, Nepali internet service providers (ISPs) like Everest Link and...