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Autumn climbs draw over 800 mountaineers from 72 nations
9 October 2025Nepal’s autumn climbing season drew as many as 802 mountaineers from 72 countries have secured permits to climb peaks ranging from Everest to Ama Dablam, according to the Department of Tourism.
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Travel & LeisureAll-women international team scales Yalung Ri after weather halts Ramdung attempt
8 October 2025The Hamdeli Ramdung Peak 2025 Expedition, an international all-women climbing initiative led by IFMGA guide Pasang Kidar Sherpa, has achieved success on Yalung Ri (5,630m) after heavy snowfall prevented their planned ascent of Ramdung Peak (5,930m).
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Travel & LeisureMost major highways open, but some routes affected by rain and landslides: NTB update
8 October 2025The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has issued its #NepalNOW Situation Update – 18, reporting that most major highways across the country remain open, though travel is slow in some areas due to rain and landslides.
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GlobalKevin Roepke to lead USSEC’s new MENASA region, strengthening U.S.–South Asia trade links
6 October 2025The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has unveiled a new regional structure designed to expand collaboration and sustainable agricultural partnerships across global markets, including South Asia and the Middle East.
