Tag: Nepal
US allows diplomats, embassy families to leave Nepal
WASHINGTON — The State Department said Friday it is allowing non-essential diplomats and the families of all American staff at the U.S. Embassy in...
China opens Everest’s north side to 38 virus-tested climbers
BEIJING — China has opened Mount Everest's northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coronavirus and must keep...
Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
KATHMANDU, Nepal — A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of...
Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders
DHAKA, Bangladesh — India has tried to fight skyrocketing coronavirus infections by increasing its production of vaccines and banning their export, cutting off...
India fights virus surge, steps up jabs amid export row
NEW DELHI — There isn’t any room at Sion Hospital in India’s megacity, Mumbai - approximately all 500 beds reserved for COVID-19 patients are...
World Cup qualifying revised in Asia again amid pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Australia’s World Cup qualifying match against Nepal on March 30 has been postponed, leaving only three games to be played...