Asia Nepal Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister, the first woman in the role, following anti-graft protests that forced K.P. Sharma Oli to resign; the oath of office ceremony was broadcast live
Asia Nepal Climbing fees have been waived for nearly 100 Himalayan peaks in the remote northwest for the next two years, aiming to attract mountaineers to these less-developed regions
Asia Nepal On August 1, Bagmati Province was officially declared fully vaccinated for children aged 16–23 months, with all districts achieving complete coverage
Asia Nepal Nepali Congress reignited debate on restoring the country’s Hindu state status; Some leaders called for amending the secular constitution to reflect cultural identity, sparking internal divisions ahead of upcoming elections
Asia Nepal Joint anti-drug operations will be performed by Nepal and India at their shared border in consequence of increased trafficking cases; the pact includes joint patrols and intelligence sharing to curb cross-border narcotics movement