Nepal

Nepal’s ambassador hosts Buddha Jayanti celebration, urges global peace and hostage release

The event in Herzliya included traditional prayers and offerings at a ceremonial altar, followed by speeches from Ambassador Pandit and the Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh.

Indian Ambassador to Israel JP Singh in attendance at Buddha Jayanti celebration, May 12, 2025.
 Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand

Some non-Israeli hostages beaten to death by Hamas for not understanding Arabic, English - report

PRAYING OUTSIDE the Beit Chabad house in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal Chabad house vandalized by Norwegian man in suspected antisemitic Passover attack

 12th-century 'Buddha Sheltered by Serpent King' returns to Nepal.

12th-century 'Buddha Sheltered by Serpent King' returns to Nepal


Unheard and untold: The unanswered fate of Nepal’s Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi's family speak to the Jerusalem Post Podcast about the developments in the hostage deal.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.

Nepal's new rules: Everest climbers required to bring their poop back, climbing fee soars

The increase in climbing fees is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing pollution and ecological impact on Mount Everest, the highest peak on the planet.

 Nepal's new rules: Everest climbers required to bring their poop back, climbing fee soars.

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

Five ambassadors presented credentials to President Herzog, with discussions covering diplomatic ties, mutual respect, and solidarity amid Israel’s security challenges.

 President Isaac Herzog

From battlefield to mountaintop: IDF troops wounded in Gaza go hike in Nepal

Wounded IDF veterans take on the Annapurna trek in Nepal in a climb toward recovery.

 Wounded IDF soldiers are seen hiking through Nepal's Annapurna Mountains.

Nepal landslides kill nine, including 3 children

At least 35 people across Nepal have died in landslides, floods and lightning strikes since mid-June when annual monsoon rains started. Rains normally continue until mid-September.

Vehicles get stuck at an area affected by landslide due to bad road conditions after three days of heavy rain at Myagdi, Nepal, October 20, 2021.

Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say

Local media footage showed crumbled facades of multi-storied brick houses, with large pieces of furniture scattered.

Mount Everest, the world highest peak, and other peaks of the Himalayan range are seen through an aircraft window during a mountain flight from Kathmandu, Nepal January 15, 2020.

Nepalis light candles in plea for return of loved ones from Israel

"Bring back our brothers and sisters now,” one placard read. “Unite in Light for Nepali lives," said another.

Memorial candles.

Israeli killed by elephant in Nepal

The Israeli volunteer at a local hospital was found dead in a forest near the Chitwan national park.

 An African elephant.

No hope of any survivors in Nepal's deadliest crash in 30 years, officials say

The worst plane crash to hit the country in 30 years had a fatal end.

 A rescue team recovers the body of a victim from the site of the plane crash of a Yeti Airlines operated aircraft, in Pokhara, Nepal January 16, 2023

At least 68 killed in Nepal's worst plane crash in 30 years

There were 72 people on the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines, including two infants, four crew members and 10 foreign nationals.

 An ATR 72-500 aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines in Nepal (Illustrative).

'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj returns to France

The convicted serial killer has from Nepal where he has been serving in prison since 2003.

 French serial killer Charles Sobhraj leaves Kathmandu district court after his hearing in Kathmandu May 31, 2011.