South Asia News

Nepal has scrapped Mount Everest’s $4,000 rubbish deposit scheme after climbers found ways to cheat it. Introduced in 2014, the plan failed to reduce waste at higher camps. Authorities are now replacing it with a non-refundable clean-up fee.

Threats by radical elements in Bangladesh to cut off India’s Chicken’s Neck corridor drew a sharp warning from Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along. He said the Northeast’s strength is often misunderstood and warned against provoking the region.

A viral video allegedly showing a Chinese youth mocking burqa-clad women in an Islamabad market has sparked outrage online. The clip, shared on X, triggered sharp reactions from Pakistani and Indian users, raising questions about cultural respect.

Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah joins hands with RSP, emerging as prime ministerial candidate ahead of Nepal elections.

2021 shutdown of Stand News marked a decisive moment in Hong Kong's political shift. Following a police raid, arrests and asset freezes under a revived sedition law, the outlet closed within hours, showing how press freedom had already been hollowed.

From U.S. midterms and Europe’s populist surge to Ukraine’s grinding war and Trump’s transactional diplomacy, 2026 will redefine global politics. This article highlights ten critical flashpoints offering a clear view of the volatile year ahead.

Al Qaida’s Arabian Peninsula chief warns China over Uighur policies, signaling rare strategic shift in group’s focus.

The year 2025 was turbulent, marked by wars that refused to end, political upheavals, climate crises, and shifting alliances. As the world prepares to enter 2026, here are ten defining geopolitical events that shaped the global landscape.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a nuclear submarine factory as Vladimir Putin praised the Russia–North Korea “invincible friendship,” even as reports say thousands of North Korean troops have died fighting for Russia.

Tourism at Cambodia’s Angkor temples plunges after Thailand border clashes, with guides and vendors losing income. Despite safety on the ground, fear and media reports keep tourists away.