A storm buried tents and stranded people on the mountain last weekend. Some experts think it might have set a record.
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India Detains Popular Leader of Protest Movement
Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested on Friday, is the face of resistance to what he says is government overreach in a small but strategically important Himalayan region.
A Flash of Anger on India’s Delicate Border With China
Protesters demanding statehood for Ladakh, a strategically important Himalayan region, clashed with the police.
Floods in North India Submerge Crops as Farmers Struggle With Debt and Tariffs
The floods, which have killed hundreds, are bad news for farmers weighed down by heavy debt, as India is under pressure from President Trump in tariff negotiations.
Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas
About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.
Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge
Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing after the monsoon-related disaster.
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.
Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest
The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.
China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried
The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries.