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'Unnecessary rescues' soar in Nepal on profits from insurance payouts

Annable Symington, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 28 12:36 PM

Tourists hiking in Nepal's Himalayan mountains are being pressured into costly helicopter evacuations at the first sight of trouble by guides linked to powerful brokers who are making a fortune on "unnecessary rescues," industry insiders say. Read more »

With khukris and assault rifles, Singapore's Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit

Greg Torode and Dewey Sim, Reuters
Posted at Jun 05 01:50 PM

SINGAPORE - When U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet for their historic summit in Singapore later this month, they will be protected by men from one of the fiercest warrior tribes in the world - the Gurkhas of Nepal. Read more »

World's highest ER battles to save lives on Everest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 01 01:07 PM

The doctors staffing the sole emergency room on the roof of the world battle high altitude, freezing conditions and violent weather every climbing season to save the lives of sick and injured mountaineers.  Read more »

Nepal preps for busy year as hundreds cleared to climb Everest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 26 09:59 PM

Rapid growth in the climbing industry has accompanied complaints of overcrowding and fears that inexperienced mountaineers could run into trouble. Read more »

Kathmandu airport closed after jet skids off runway

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 20 01:20 PM

KATHMANDU, Nepal - Kathmandu airport was closed Friday after a Malaysian jet with 139 people on board aborted its takeoff and skidded off the runway, officials said. Read more »

Kathmandu plane crash kills at least 40

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 08:16 PM

At least 40 people were killed and 23 injured when a Bangladeshi plane crashed and burst into flames near Kathmandu airport on Monday, in the worst aviation disaster to hit Nepal in years. Read more »

From Maoist symbol to hipster accessory: Nepali shoes get revamp

Annabel Symington, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 18 02:32 PM

Long maligned as the footwear of choice for Nepal's Maoist guerillas, Goldstar sneakers are undergoing a revival in the Himalayan nation -- fast becoming a must-have hipster accessory. Read more »

Nepal losing out to China as Everest operators cross mountain

Annabel Symington, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 02 01:19 AM

Veteran climbing outfits, fed up with what they regard as a lax attitude to safety, are starting to shift operations to Everest's north side in Tibet. Read more »

For safety's sake, Nepal bans solo climbers on Everest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 30 10:31 PM

The government revised the law to make mountaineering safer and decrease deaths. Read more »

Nepal stalls Azkals' bid for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 07:01 PM

(UPDATED) All they needed was one goal, but the Philippine Azkals didn't get it against Nepal on Tuesday (Manila time).  Read more »

WATCH: Azkals' Ott drinks from Nepal keeper's water bottle

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 05:33 PM

How thirsty was the Philippine Azkals' Mike Ott during their game against Nepal? Read more »

History within reach as Azkals take on Nepal

ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Nov 14 11:44 AM

The Azkals are a win away from making Philippine football history. Read more »

Nepal bank latest victim in heists targeting SWIFT system

Gopal Sharma, Reuters
Posted at Nov 08 08:34 AM

A bank in Nepal is the latest victim in a string of cyber heists targeting the global SWIFT bank messaging system, though most of the stolen funds have been recovered, 2 officials involved in the investigation confirmed on Tuesday. Read more »

LOOK: Angelica Panganiban enjoying trip in Bhutan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 02:25 PM

Angelica Panganiban is currently vacationing in Bhutan with her friend Glaiza de Castro. Read more »

Nepal survey to re-measure Mount Everest begins

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 16 05:01 AM

Nepal wants to check if the height of the world's tallest peak was altered by an earthquake that struck the nation in 2015, the government has said.   Read more »

Elephants help rescue hundreds from flooded Nepali safari park

Gopal Sharma, Reuters
Posted at Aug 14 05:17 PM

KATHMANDU - Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said on Monday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70. Read more »

Indian police fire couple for faking Everest climb

Agence France Presse
Posted at Aug 08 05:21 PM

NEW DELHI - Two Indian police officers who falsely claimed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest last year have been sacked, authorities said Tuesday. Read more »

WATCH: Kim Chiu goes paragliding in Nepal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 03 06:39 PM

She plays a triathlete in "Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin." And Kim Chiu proved she's as every bit as sporty in real life, bravely trying out paragliding while on her tour of Nepal.  Read more »

LOOK: Kim Chiu vacations in Nepal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 01:15 PM

Actress Kim Chiu took a break from hectic work schedule to visit Nepal. Read more »

Ano'ng kailangan gawin ng Azkals para makapasok sa Asian Cup?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 10:16 AM

Lumubog ang Nepal laban sa Philippine Azkals, 4-1, sa kanilang Asian Cup qualifying game noong Martes. Pero ayon sa isang football analyst, may mga kailangan pang ayusin sa laro ng koponan kung gusto nitong maging unang Filipino team na makarating sa 2019 Asian Cup. Read more »