Floods destroy Nepal-China bridge; 9 dead, 19 missing

At least nine people have died and 19 others remain missing after monsoon-triggered floods swept away Nepal’s main bridge connecting the country to China, authorities said Wednesday, as rescue efforts continue along the swollen mountain river....

Texas and Nepal floods highlight hazard dangers and warning challenges

More than 100 people were confirmed dead and dozens more missing after months worth of rain fell in the space of a few hours in Texas Hill Country on 4 July. Many of the victims were young children at vacation camps swept up in the swollen river...

Floods and landslides block 10 major highways across Nepal

Road has collapsed in Daunne. KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across the country, leading to the complete blockage of 10 major highways, causing widespread disruption in transportation and movement. According to...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, July 6, 2025 

KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Flood wrecks Nepal-China trade route, sparks fears of festival price hike

A flash flood in the Lende river has damaged vital trade infrastructure at the Nepal-China border, disrupting the key Rasuwagadhi-Kerung trading route on the cusp of Nepal’s major festivals. Traders fear the losses may amount to billions of...

Eight killed, dozens missing in Nepal floods

KATHMANDU: At least eight people were killed and over two dozen were missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday. There had been no heavy rainfall in the...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 6, 2025

KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Tennis champions team up to support Nepali athletes in need

While women’s tennis players Sunira Thapa and Mahika Rana were training together to represent Nepal in the South Asian Games in 2023, they talked about their common struggles as athletes in Nepal—a lack of funding, poor facilities, and little...

Rescuers search for 19 missing and recover 9 bodies after flooding in Nepal

The flooding on the Bhotekoshi River early Tuesday destroyed the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadi, which is 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of the capital, Kathmandu. Several houses and trucks that were parked at the border for customs inspections...

AP News: Monsoon floods sweep away 20 people and the main bridge linking Nepal to China

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A mountain river flooded by monsoon rains swept away the main bridge connecting Nepal with China on Tuesday, leaving 20 people missing, Nepali authorities said. Rescue efforts were underway and an army helicopter was able...

Nepal finishes runner-up in South Asian Karate Championship

KATHMANDU: Nepal secured the runner-up position in the 9th South Asian Karate Championship, winning a total of 50 medals — 21 gold, 9 silver, and 20 bronze — according to Nepal Karate Federation President Yubaraj Lama. Among the standout...

At least eight killed and dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border

KATHMANDU: At least eight people were killed and over two dozen were missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday. There had been no heavy rainfall in the...

PM Oli urges Nepalis living in Texas, USA to remain vigilant

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged Nepalis living in Texas, USA to remain vigilant. Taking to his social media account today, Prime Minister Oli urged Nepalis living in Texas to be vigilant to the flash floods taking there. Prime...

Why the MCC’s Continuation is in the Interest of Nepal — and the US

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an American bilateral foreign aid agency, has been mired in controversy in Nepal since the get-go. It signed a $500 million compact with Nepal in September 2017. Proposed projects aimed to maintain road...

Monsoon conditions persist across Nepal; heavy rainfall and landslide alerts issued

KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division has reported that monsoon winds are currently active across the country. The monsoon trough is located near its average position. According to the division,...

Minister Dr Rana urges direct flights between Nepal and Germany

Kathmandu, July 8: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba met with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin, Germany today. The meeting discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including Nepal-Germany relations, mutual...

Flash floods hit Nepal-China border, 18 reported missing

As many as 18 people are missing following sudden flash floods that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district early on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The missing included three police personnel, nine civilians, and six Chinese nationals,...

Rescuers search for 19 missing and recover 9 bodies after flooding in Nepal

Nepali Congress faces existential crisis: Spokesperson Mahat

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has stressed the urgent need for the party to take seriously the erosion of its voter base. Speaking at the ongoing central committee meeting, Dr. Mahat warned that if the party...

China plugs into Nepal's EV boom and is charging ahead

Brabim Karki is a businessman based in Nepal. He writes for The Independent, The Globe and Mail, the South China Morning Post and The Straits Times, among others. Just a few years ago, very few people drove electric vehicles in Nepal. Today,...