More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal? | Environment News

More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal? | Environment News

Nepalese capital Kathmandu was inundated by floodwaters last week after record-breaking rains caused the Bagmati river to breach its banks. More than 200 people have been killed and thousands of houses damaged in the worst flooding and landslides in the Kathmandu valley in years. So what caused the flooding and…

Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill | Floods News

Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill | Floods News

Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides. Officials in Nepal said schools in flood-hit areas will be shut in the coming days as landslides and flash flooding triggered by heavy rains have killed some 150 people. The order on Sunday came as authorities…

Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights

Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights

In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned its own decision from 1973 in the landmark Roe v Wade case, which until then protected the right of American women to legal abortion. This resulted in a wave of state-level initiatives to ban abortion. Today, 21 US states partially or…

At least 32 people killed, 12 missing in Nepal floods and landslides | Climate Crisis News

At least 32 people killed, 12 missing in Nepal floods and landslides | Climate Crisis News

Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats. At least 32 people have been killed and 12 others reported missing, according to officials, as incessant rains in Nepal have unleashed floods and landslides during the last 24 hours. More than 3,000 security personnel…

Bangladesh youth revolution: One month after toppling government | Protests

Bangladesh youth revolution: One month after toppling government | Protests

We reconnect with our Bangladesh community, one month since a youth-led movement forced out PM Hasina. Last week, Bangladesh marked one month since a youth-led movement ended Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Initially sparked by protests against a quota system for government jobs, the unrest soon escalated into a…

Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety? | Sexual Assault

Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety? | Sexual Assault

India’s outrage over a doctor’s brutal murder; we explore sexual violence, workplace safety, and the fight for women’s rights. In India, the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata have provoked nationwide outrage and protests. This episode explores the broader implications of sexual violence against women, focusing on…

Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns | Social Media

Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns | Social Media

Move comes weeks after Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli was sworn into office following the collapse of the previous government. Nepal has lifted its ban on TikTok less than a year after blocking the Chinese-owned application out of its stated concern for “social harmony”. Minister for Communication and Information…

Photos: 18 people killed in a plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport | Gallery News

Photos: 18 people killed in a plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport | Gallery News

Eighteen people have been killed in the crash of a regional passenger plane belonging to Nepal’s Saurya Airlines during takeoff from the capital, Kathmandu, officials say. The plane crashed on Wednesday and caught fire. It was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians and was going for regular maintenance to…

Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor | Aviation News

Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor | Aviation News

Saurya Airlines plane carrying two crew members and 17 passengers crashes shortly after takeoff and catches fire. A passenger plane has crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 people, aviation officials say. The pilot was the only survivor of Wednesday’s crash and was…