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Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

The Independent UK

‘Topple this government’: Nepal’s Gen Z protesters demand mass resignations

Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.

Al Jazeera

Major Social Media Sites Back Online In Nepal After Deadly Protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

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Nepal scraps social media ban ‘to address demands of Gen-Z’ after 19 killed in deadly protests

Social media websites working in Nepal after Gen Z protests over frustration with government

The Independent UK

Corruption, social media ban, and 19 deaths: How student movement turned into Nepal’s turning point

A rally organised by young Nepalis across the country against corruption, impunity and restrictions on freedom of expression on Monday turned into one of the deadliest days in the country's recent history.

Newslaundry

Gen Z Protest in Nepal: What's Happening and Why Does The Govt. Want a Social Media Ban?

Gen Z in Nepal is protesting a social media ban imposed by the government after platforms failed to register. What began as a digital rights protest has grown into a broader movement against corruption.

International Business Times UK

At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption

A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.

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At Least 16 Killed In Nepal Protest Over Social Media Ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

International Business Times

What’s happening in Nepal? How social media ban sparked deadly protests over corruption and nepotism

Protests over online restrictions spiral into deadly clashes with police in Kathmandu

The Independent UK

At Least 10 Killed In Nepal Protest Over Social Media Ban

At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.

International Business Times

Nepal Gen Z protests amid social media ban, clashes kill 19: All to know

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

Al Jazeera

At least 19 killed after Gen-Z protest against social media ban in Nepal turns deadly

Police accused of firing indiscriminately at thousands of young people protesting government’s ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X

The Independent UK

At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant

The Guardian - UK

Nepal's festival season starts with a parade for a living goddess

Tens of thousands of devotees celebrated the start of Nepal's festival season by gathering in Kathmandu

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Evening Standard

Chilling him softly: Wyclef Jean's travel guide to Nepal

From temple time to hanging out with elephants and tigers, the Fugees founder finds his calm in the Himalayan kingdom. And then there’s the Metallica…

International Business Times

Raising The Bar: Nepal's Emerging Cocktail Culture

On a lively weekend, a bartender in Nepal's capital Kathmandu balances carefully a slice of titaura, a local tangy and spicy hog plum treat, on top of a martini glass.

The Independent UK

Nepal's LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts

Nepal's LGBTQ+ community and supporters have rallied in Kathmandu in the annual Pride parade

The Independent UK

A rickshaw driver and his dog win the hearts of tourists in Nepal

Tamang shares a small apartment with two other rickshaw drivers who accept Shyam’s constant presence

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The Conversation

Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice

Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn’t know better, you might think it’s just a nice hike in the Nepalese countryside.

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How Much Does the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost in 2025?

Everest Base Camp is on your bucket list—but how much will it actually cost in 2025? Between blogs quoting $1,000 and others pushing $5,000+, it’s hard to know what’s accurate

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Worried about leaving a big ugly footprint on the roof of the planet? Here are 6 ways to make your trek to Everest Base Camp more sustainable

From bringing your own water filter to skipping a helicopter ride, we take a look at ways to reduce the environmental impact of your bucket-list trek

Euronews

Nepal's mountaineering community marks 72 years since conquest of Everest summit

Nepal contains eight of the highest peaks in the world and every year hundreds of foreign climbers fly to the country in South Asia to tackle the mountains.

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US mountaineer who claims to have climbed Everest in quickest time ever from sea to summit arrested in Nepal over cash smuggling allegations

Andrew Ushakov, who climbed with the aid of Nims Purja's Elite Exped guides was detained at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Euronews

‘Disrespectful to Everest’: Nepal vows to protect Himalayas from overcrowding and climate change

11 tonnes of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton were removed from Everest during the last climbing season.

Evening Standard

I backpacked Nepal and India like the Race Across the World teams — here's what I learnt

After spending seven months backpacking through India and Nepal, solo travel expert Lydia Swinscoe shares her advice for making the most of the route, which features in the latest series of BBC’s beloved travel show

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