Nepal
Devastating Nepal flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild
A glacier collapse on Wednesday unleashed a huge torrent of rock, ice, mud, and debris through Himalayan mountain river systems, killing more than 600 people in Nepal and China's Tibet.
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help
IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
Israeli among hundreds still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flood, death toll nears 600
ZAKA is officially investigating the disappearance of one Israeli national, who has not responded to attempts at contact so far.
Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli
Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.
Nepal restarts Gulf work permits after Iran conflict halted labor migration
About 75% of Nepali workers abroad are in the Middle East, mostly in construction, and remittances make up over a quarter of the country’s $42 billion economy.
Vietnam looks to Israel’s hi-tech industry for opportunity as diplomatic ties at a high - interview
Israeli ambassador Yaron Mayer told the ‘Post’ that Jerusalem-Hanoi relations were at an all-time high.
Nepal Chabad evicted from Jewish center over landlord's antisemitism fears
The Chabad emissaries moved out and are looking for a new home, but the Rebbetzin wrote that it was difficult to leave the house where they had built their life's work.
Israeli tourist in Kathmandu says he was assaulted with metal club due to his nationality
"They hit me in the head with an iron club,” Almog Armoza told Ynet. “If I hadn't run away, there's a good chance I wouldn't be alive today."
Rescue teams working to save Israelis trapped in Nepali mountain blizzard
Israeli authorities are working closely with local authorities to facilitate the rescue efforts after a snowstorm brought over half a meter of snow.
Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks
Ambassadors and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered Sunday at Kibbutz Be’eri for a memorial honoring foreign workers who were killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas
Israel held a farewell ceremony for Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, hailed as a hero of Kibbutz Alumim, before returning his body to Nepal for burial.
The world abandoned slain hostage Bipin Joshi - comment
This holiday, as Jews around the world dance with the Torah, spare a thought for Bipin Joshi, because it seemed the rest of the world forgot him.