Kathmandu
Turkish airliner catches fire during Kathmandu landing, passengers safe
A Turkish Airlines plane caught fire while landing at Kathmandu airport after sparks appeared in the landing gear. All 288 people onboard were safely evacuated without injuries, officials confirmed Monday.
May 11, 2026
Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls
Nearly 19 million voters are choosing who replaces the interim government in place since the September 2025 uprising, in which at least 77 people were killed, and parliament and scores of government buildings were torched.
March 5, 2026
14 killed as Nepal protests erupt over social media ban
At least 14 killed in Kathmandu as protests against Nepal’s ban on 26 social media platforms escalate into violent clashes with police.
September 8, 2025