The Chinese leader’s visit is a further display of his ambitious aims — both economic and strategic — on India’s doorstep.
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India Isn’t Letting a Single Onion Leave the Country
India’s government bans the export of onions in order to lower rising domestic prices, causing great pain to neighboring countries.
Parliament Speaker in Nepal Resigns After Rape Accusation
After a parliamentary employee accused Krishna Bahadur Mahara of raping her, the governing Communist Party forced him to step down. He denies the accusations.
As Deadly Floods Engulf Nepal Border, Anger Turns to India
Nepal said embankments built by India along a shared border made flooding worse in their country during the summer monsoon season, killing dozens.
New Everest Rules Could Significantly Limit Who Gets to Climb
Nepali officials proposed new regulations requiring mountaineers and expedition companies to prove that they have a certain level of experience.
Flooding Kills Dozens in Nepal as Waters Rise Across Asia
The hardest-hit country appeared to be Nepal, where the authorities said 67 people had died. Deaths were also reported in India and Bangladesh.
Acute Monsoon Flooding in Nepal and India Leaves Dozens Dead
The death toll was likely to rise significantly, with hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes as severe rains lashed South Asia, officials said.
Canadian Humanitarian Sentenced to 9 Years for Raping 2 Nepali Boys
Peter Dalglish was convicted of repeatedly abusing two boys — ages 12 and 14 — in a small Nepali village where he built a home.
Nepal Seeks Help Identifying Bodies Found on Mount Everest
Four corpses were removed from the mountain this season, one of the deadliest ever. It’s unclear when the climbers died, and some of the bodies are unrecognizable, Nepalese officials said.
As World Makes Gains Against Child Marriage, Nepal Struggles to Catch Up
Nepal’s government is moving forward with a campaign to eradicate the practice, but the challenges are daunting, as activists say the marriages are increasing in some villages.