At Least 95 Dead from Massive Floods in Tibet and Nepal, Hundreds Missing

"Torrential rains and swollen rivers caused massive floods and dangerous landslides in Tibet

and Nepal on Wednesday, sweeping away villages and destroying crucial roads and bridges.
The death toll stood at 95 on Wednesday, with hundreds of people missing, including some 341 foreign nationals.
According to Chinese state media, the flash floods began at around 9:00 a.m. local time in the border region of Nepal, quickly spilling over into Tibet’s Gyirong county. The first report of the disaster came from a border checkpoint that was obliterated in a matter of seconds, as recorded by horrified onlookers:
Nepalese officials reported 72 fatalities, plus hundreds of tourists, workers, and police missing, including 341 foreigners from 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the Netherlands." Breitbart

More than 60 dead as intense rainfall hits Nepal and northern India

"At least 63 people were killed after days of intense monsoon rainfall triggered widespread
landslides and flash floods across Nepal and northern India between October 3 and 5, 2025. Nepal’s eastern Ilam District suffered the heaviest toll, with 35 deaths, as rivers, including the Koshi, exceeded danger levels. Dozens remain missing, and thousands were forced to evacuate as authorities opened all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage and suspended air and road traffic." W

Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly protests

"President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday in response to escalating,

youth-led protests over severe water and electricity shortages, a crisis the United Nations reports has left at least 22 people dead and over 100 injured in the most significant challenge to his authority in years.
The protests, now in their third day, were ignited by widespread anger over rolling blackouts and water shortages that can last for over 12 hours.
The demonstrations have grown into the largest the Indian Ocean island has seen in years, inspired by successful "Gen Z" movements in Kenya and Nepal." AfricaNews

Violent protests over social media ban leave 19 dead, parliament torched and former PM’s wife killed, Nepal

"Protesters set fire to Nepal’s Parliament building and other government structures in

Kathmandu on September 9, 2025, during violent demonstrations against a nationwide social media ban and corruption. At least 19 people were killed in clashes with security forces, more than 300 were injured, and Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died after protesters set her home on fire." W

China Hit by Landslides Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge

"Suddenly, there was a loud boom from deep in the valley. Huge rocks came crashing down

from the mountain like thunder hitting the earth. The rocks smashed into a bridge.

The torrential downpours, part of the annual “Plum Rains” season, have swept from the southwest through central China and up to the northeast, prompting red alerts in Sichuan, Gansu and Liaoning provinces.

The floods, which began early Tuesday, struck the Rasuwa district, where the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge is. Officials said their initial assessment showed extensive damage to the customs yard at the border crossing, where hundreds of vehicles and cargo containers were parked. There were also reports of power outages from damaged hydropower plants.
Nepal’s army and police used helicopters to rescue 55 people, while the search for at least 18 others continued. The police said missing people included three police personnel, nine Nepali civilians and six Chinese nationals. . ChinaObserver

Earthquake strikes Tibet, killing dozens

"Around 1,000 homes have been damaged in the 6.8 magnitude quake that hit a remote
mountainous area. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said the epicenter was located at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles) in Tibet’s Dingri County, not far from the border with Nepal." RT

Nepal calls on Russia to stop recruiting Nepalis for war in Ukraine

"Nepal has addressed Russia with a demand not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army after it became known that six Nepalis who fought on the Russian side have been killed in Ukraine. The Kathmandu Post cited Milan Raj Tuladhar, Nepal's ambassador in Moscow, who said 150-200 Nepalis were serving as mercenaries in the Russian army." Pravada

Earthquake in Nepal: Over 130 Dead and the Number Is Increasing Every Hour

"At least 128 lives have been tragically claimed, and numerous individuals have suffered

injuries following a potent earthquake that struck Nepal's western Jajarkot district. The disaster unfolded at 11:47 p.m. local time, registering a magnitude of 6.4 according to Nepal's National Seismological Center. Meanwhile, the German Geosciences Research Center initially assessed the quake at 6.2 but later adjusted it to 5.7, and the US Geological Survey recorded it as 5.6. The seismic force rippled through the region, causing buildings to tremble even in neighboring New Delhi, India, as various agencies reported. This calamity marks the deadliest earthquake in Nepal since 2015." AP

Nepal's Plan to Sign U.S. Pact Triggers Protests as Opposition Warns Deuba of Strategic Consequences

"The Sher Bahadur Deuba government had secured parliamentary approval for the US
government's $500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact last February despite massive street protests. Fresh controversy started on Tuesday following a leak claiming the Deuba government is set to sign a military deal with the US.

Nepal's opposition parties have launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, accusing him of pushing the country into a "geopolitical conflict" by signing the US State Partnership Program (SPP).

Former foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali, a senior politician of the Marxist-Leninist main opposition party CPN-UML warned the government of the strategic consequences of joining the SPP, a key US security cooperation tool, "facilitating cooperation across all aspects of international civil-military affairs"." Sputnik