Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions

A new study has predicted an increase in landslide hazards in High Mountain Asia. The study authors linked higher emissions of greenhouse gases to the potential for higher risks from landslides.

The seven-part series exploring the rich wildlife of Asia is coming to the US – here's how to watch Asia with David Attenborough online and on TV.

Studies show that roads paved with plastic waste can be twice as durable as normal roads. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The fire, which was caused by faulty wiring, spread quickly, sending sparks and thick smoke that engulfed two homes. Fire tenders, along with security officials, swiftly responded to control the blaze.

Nepal plans to increase permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000 for the popular April-May season, Reuters reported.

KATHMANDU — Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35 per cent, making the world's tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade,

A permit to climb the 8,849 metre Mount Everest will cost $15,000 (€14,420) during the peak season, said Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of Nepal’s Department of Tourism, announcing a 36 per cent rise to the $11,000 (€10,573) fee in place for nearly a decade.

Nutrition is one major area of mounting concern. UNICEF works with partners all across South Asia in an effort to reduce malnutrition and improve overall nutrition, by strengthening nutrition support and related services.

Competing in their first Women’s World Cup at any level in the sport, Nepal’s next generation plot their future, taking on every lesson.

The Himalaya have a significant political bearing, even outside our immediate neighbourhood—in the ever-evolving global politics. Nepal needs to identify the growing power games at play and tread strategically to ensure its autonomy in devising a foreign policy that maximises its interests amid turbulent times.

Shares of ITC Hotels fell in debut trade on Wednesday, following its spin-off from consumer goods firm ITC , valuing the luxury hotels operator at 366.2 billion rupees ($4.23 billion).