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A new assessment highlights that glaciers worldwide are melting at an accelerating rate, leading to more frequent and severe disasters such as the recent deadly mudflow on the China-Nepal border. Scientists warn that climate change will make these glacial-related catastrophes increasingly common and destructive.
Peer-reviewed analysis reveals that the devastating debris flow striking a China-Nepal border crossing moved too fast for anyone to escape, marking one of the first scientific assessments of the disaster.
Engineering teams in China have resumed reconstruction efforts on a vital transportation route near the Nepal border following extensive damage caused by recent severe flooding.
A specialist warns that the catastrophic event on the China-Nepal border serves as a stark indicator of accelerating cryosphere degradation and broader climate risks.
A technology worker from Mumbai remains in limbo awaiting updates on his spouse who went missing during a tragic incident along the Nepal-India border.
Severe flooding and landslides triggered by complex environmental factors have killed over 500 people and left nearly 2,500 missing across Nepal. In response to the mounting crisis, the Nepalese government has reversed its stance and accepted international rescue assistance while domestic recovery efforts continue.
Authorities in Nepal and Tibet have halted search efforts after a landslide-created barrier lake overflowed, triggering dangerous flash floods along the mountainous border. The renewed flooding endangers teams searching for dozens of missing mountaineers, including British nationals.
Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 160 people across northern Nepal and Tibet, leaving hundreds of residents and international tourists missing. Rescue operations are underway as governments coordinate evacuations and track missing citizens from multiple countries.
Jordan Brown, a US resident, was apprehended near the Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj after allegedly attempting to cross through an unauthorized route, with his trail involving Bali, Goa, and a missing passport.
A US man apprehended near the Nepal border without a passport claimed to be a former US Navy officer, stating he lost his passport in Thailand where he traveled on a tourist visa.
China and India have resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas, marking a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The pass, near the contested India-China-Nepal border, reopened after six years.
India has firmly rejected any third-party involvement in resolving its border dispute with Nepal, following remarks by Nepal's Prime Minister suggesting international mediation. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that the issue should be settled bilaterally.
Remarks by Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah regarding the India-Nepal border dispute have sparked controversy in Nepal, where the long and open border, partially defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli, still has incomplete mapping in areas like Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani.
Voting in Nepal's interior regions, including Indo-Nepal border areas, proceeded peacefully with long queues and steady voter turnout amid tight security for the elections.
An official said that the import and export of goods through the ICP would remain suspended during the period, but the movement of essential medicines and other critical commodities will not be stopped
Following a deadly glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border that triggered severe flooding, Nepal’s foreign minister warned that the disaster serves as a critical climate change warning for the Himalayan region.
Search operations continue for 33 missing Australians near the Gyirong Port border crossing, but heavy debris and silt have made the region nearly inaccessible a week after the disaster.
A catastrophic glacial flood and subsequent landslides across Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 750 people and left thousands missing. International aid is now flowing into the region as rescuers face renewed flooding and natural dams blocking access to affected areas.
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial melt have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing over 600 people and leaving nearly 3,000 unaccounted for. As rescue operations face delays due to worsening weather, both regional authorities and international partners are mobilizing billions in reconstruction funds and technical assistance.
Warnings of further floods in Nepal issued after barrier lake overflows The Straits Times
In pictures: Deadly flooding wipes out villages on the China-Nepal border CNN
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 270 people, with over 1,300 still missing, including many foreign tourists.
This article explores the reasons behind the persistent sectarian clashes flaring along the border between India and Nepal.
A US national identified as Jordan Brown was arrested near the India-Nepal border. Authorities found a Chinese passport, religious books, and an AI device in his possession, raising suspicions about his intentions.
A man carrying a Chinese passport was apprehended near the Nepal border, claiming to be a former member of the US Navy.
Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, known as ‘Pushpa’, was paraded through Falta in shorts by police following his arrest near the India-Nepal border and has been remanded to five days police custody.
The long-standing India-Nepal border dispute, dating back 200 years, has flared up again following recent comments by Balendra Shah regarding Nepal encroaching on Indian territory.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reacted to reports of Nepal's new custom rule, which has sparked widespread outrage and protests at the Indo-Nepal border.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from seven districts of the Seemanchal region to tighten security along the Indo-Nepal border and crack down on illegal activities.
The India-Nepal border will be shut from March 2 to March 5 as Nepal prepares to hold its first election since the Gen-Z protests.
Severe flooding in Nepal has killed more than 1,000 people and left nearly 4,000 missing, prompting extensive search efforts in mud-clogged tunnels. Emergency crews continue working through hazardous conditions while families hold onto hopes of finding survivors.
Along the China-Nepal border, where floods have killed hundreds, the unstable glacial terrain demands better warning systems moving ahead
Chinese authorities have imposed penalties on ten people for circulating unverified claims regarding a fatal mudslide near the Nepal border. The crackdown underscores Beijing’s strict enforcement of information controls during natural disaster responses.
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 675 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, triggering extensive search-and-rescue operations across difficult terrain. Authorities have declined international assistance while warning that post-disaster recovery will require billions of dollars.
The Greek government has announced specific deadlines for teachers and healthcare workers to receive retroactive rent payments, with initial distributions scheduled for late September.
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a collapsing glacial lake on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed dozens, trapped hundreds, and left multiple foreign nationals missing. Rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated victims as rising waters threaten to breach additional infrastructure.
Glacial collapses and heavy rainfall have triggered deadly floods and mudslides across Nepal, prompting high-level alerts in neighboring Indian districts and international search operations for missing travelers. Experts warn that warming Himalayan glaciers are increasing the frequency of such extreme weather events.
A powerful glacier collapse has unleashed catastrophic flash floods across Nepal and the Tibetan border region, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing. Rescue operations are underway as experts warn that climate change may be exacerbating the frequency of such glacial disasters.
A curfew has been extended indefinitely in parts of Nepal bordering India, following an outbreak of violence. Prime Minister Shah expressed grief over the incidents.
Uttar Pradesh police have registered a case against American national Jordan Brown, a former US Navy member, who was apprehended for attempting to enter Nepal without proper authorization. Brown claimed he lost his passport in Thailand and traveled to India by sea.
A US national, identified as Jordan Brown, was apprehended at the Nepal border after it was discovered he had entered India via a sea route in 2025 without valid documentation.
TMC leader Jahangir Khan, who contested from Falta, was arrested by the Bengal Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. He was apprehended in connection with an extortion case.
India's foreign ministry has stated that there is no role for a third party in the India-Nepal border issue, emphasizing that it will be resolved bilaterally. This comes after a Nepalese politician mentioned discussions with China and Britain on the dispute.
Five government school teachers from Bihar were detained at the India-Nepal border in Supaul district after being suspected of intoxication while supervising students on an educational trip to Nepal.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a crackdown on illegal migrants in districts along the India-Nepal border.