Nepal

Nepali Man Summits Mount Everest For 27th Time

A Nepali mountaineer has broken the world record for the highest number Mount Everest summits after he climbed for the 27th time. The record was previously set by Kami Rita Sherpa, who has expressed his desire to climb the summit for the 28th time to reclaim the title. 

Deadly Plane Crash Kills 72 In Nepal

At least 66 bodies have been recovered so far from a passenger plane that crashed in Nepal. 68 passengers and 4 crew members were on board, killing all when it crashed 200 km west of the capital. The twin-engine ATR 72 plane was flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara.