The Debt Ceiling Deal Highlights America's Warped Priorities
By failing to invest in its own people, the United States shows the world the shakiness of the foundations of its power.
Ahead of this month’s elections, Nepal’s democracy faces a dual challenge: its own factionalism and the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence.
A new recruitment system could endanger Gurkha regiments—the “umbilical bond” between the two countries.
Is it a genuine push toward a cleaner—and safer—nation?
Stolen Nepali art is a key test for Western institutions.
Alleged corruption and geopolitical worries have created a deadly shortage.
Nationalist media and pandemic fears have caused hatred to go viral.
Prolonged lockdowns will exacerbate food and income insecurity during the agricultural lean season.
In India and around the world, community health workers are being rerouted to deal with the pandemic—with dangerous results.
Hundreds of Nepalis and others have been deported under cover of the pandemic.
The remote mountain country has only five confirmed coronavirus cases.
The mountain state has just 18 miles of track. Beijing and New Delhi are keen to change that.
On the podcast: An American mountaineer describes the dangers of climbing the world’s tallest peak.