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Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks

Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks

Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing

Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing

It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa

Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa

Mount Everest sherpas will continue to search for the hearing-impaired, Malaysia Everest 2023 climber, Muhammad Hawari Hashim.
Fri Dec 15 2023
From highs to lows, Everest record breaker sees 'no future' in Nepal

From highs to lows, Everest record breaker sees 'no future' in Nepal

The government does little for the welfare of the sherpas, Kami Rita said, urging authorities to launch welfare schemes.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue

Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue

Gelje Sherpa was guiding a Chinese client when he saw the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope in the area called the "death zone".
Thu Jun 01 2023
70 years after the first ascent of Everest, the impact of mass mountaineering must be confronted

70 years after the first ascent of Everest, the impact of mass mountaineering must be confronted

A sacred mountain for some, for others the worlds highest peak represents a challenge and a lifelong dream.
Sat May 27 2023
Nepali sherpa scales Everest for 28th time as death toll rises to 11

Nepali sherpa scales Everest for 28th time as death toll rises to 11

Kami Rita Sherpa reached the 29,032-feet summit by the traditional southeast ridge route.
Tue May 23 2023
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'

Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'

British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports

Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports

Australian mining engineer Jason Bernard Kennison died in the so called Balcony area at the height above 26,200 feet.
Mon May 22 2023
Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest

Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest

Over 900 climbers will be heading for the summit in the next few weeks, Bigyan Koirala said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
'Just doing my job,' says record-setting Nepali climber

'Just doing my job,' says record-setting Nepali climber

Sanu Sherpa completed his unprecedented double ascent of the eight-thousanders as the 14 peaks are collectively known.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Everest 'grows' as China, Nepal agree new height

Everest 'grows' as China, Nepal agree new height

The final result was an average value between the measurements by Nepal and China, in accordance with scientific rules.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Nepal's Ang Rita Sherpa, first to climb Mount Everest ten times, dies

Nepal's Ang Rita Sherpa, first to climb Mount Everest ten times, dies

The 72-year-old, who had suffered brain and liver ailments for a long time, died at his home in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Nepal extends Everest climbing permits after quake

Nepal extends Everest climbing permits after quake

Nepal has extended the climbing permits of hundreds of mountaineers forced to abandon Everest after last year's massive earthquake, to try to lure tourists back to the Himalayas.
Tue Mar 01 2016
Nepal quake highlights Everest technology

Nepal quake highlights Everest technology

When Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of the world's highest mountain 62 years ago, news didn't reach the outside world until 4 days later and no photographs of Hillary was taken.
Sat May 02 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024