The catastrophic flood on the Nepal–Tibet border that left over 300 victims and 1300 unaccounted for was caused by a multi-million-ton glacier collapse that generated its own 5,2 seismic signal and gave way to a highly destructive chain reaction

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  Nepal reaffirmed commitment to the One China policy despite controversy about the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday; government said won't allow activities harmful to China’s interests, thus balancing ties with Beijing while hosting a Tibetan refugee community

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  Ancient coins bearing Arabic and Persian inscriptions have been uncovered in Kapilvastu, an area historically linked to trade routes; The discovery provides new evidence of past commercial and cultural exchanges between South Asia and the Islamic world

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  First 5G spectrum auction is in preparation; it is expected to pave the way for commercial 5G rollout, enabling faster mobile internet expanded digital services nationwide

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  Recurring barriers from India are hurting exports of Nepali tea, experts claim, as disputes persist over branding and competition with the Darjeeling label; Producers argue certification issues limit market access and weaken Nepal’s premium tea industry

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