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The European Union's AI rules are facing a test of public and industry trust, according to a report by The Rising Nepal. The item offers no further detail on which provisions are under scrutiny or who is questioning the rules, so the specifics of the challenge remain unknown.
- 2Experts urge Congress to sharpen Nepal foreign policy●Experts, leaders urge Congress to adopt a sharper foreign policy
Experts and leaders have called on the Nepali Congress to adopt a sharper, clearer foreign policy, according to The Kathmandu Post. The appeal reflects concern that the party and Nepal's broader political leadership lack a coherent approach to relations with neighbours and major powers. Observers argue a more defined policy line is needed as geopolitical pressure on Kathmandu grows.
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The Rising Nepal carries a commentary arguing that diplomacy remains the most effective instrument available to small states seeking justice in international affairs. Lacking military or economic leverage, smaller nations must rely on diplomatic channels, international law and multilateral institutions to advance their interests and secure fair treatment, the piece contends.
- 4Why climate security must matter to Nepal's diplomacy▼Why climate security must matter to Nepal’s diplomacy
Commentary argues that climate change should be treated as a core security issue in Nepal's foreign policy. With the Himalayas warming faster than the global average, glacial melt, floods and landslides threaten lives, water resources and regional stability. The piece suggests Nepal must press its case more forcefully in diplomatic forums and with neighbours like India and China, linking climate risks to national security rather than treating them as purely environmental concerns.
- 5Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers●Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/n epal-avalanche-kills-at
At least 15 expedition workers have died after an avalanche swept through a mountain area in Nepal. Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday, adding to the earlier death toll, as search efforts continue in difficult high-altitude conditions. The victims were local workers supporting climbing expeditions, a group often described as among the most exposed to Himalayan mountain hazards.
- 6Nepal avalanche death toll climbs to 15 on Mount Himlung▼Nepal avalanche toll rises to 15 deaths with discovery of 8 bodies on Mount Himlung
The death toll from an avalanche on Mount Himlung in Nepal has risen to 15 after rescuers recovered eight more bodies from the site. Search teams have been working at the avalanche zone to locate victims, and the recovery of the additional bodies makes it one of the deadlier mountaineering disasters in the Nepalese Himalayas in recent years.
- 7Nepal to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods●Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods
Nepal has announced plans to drain four glacial lakes in an effort to prevent further disasters, following deadly floods linked to glacial lake outbursts. The move reflects growing concern in the Himalayan nation about melting glaciers and the rising risk of sudden floods threatening downstream villages, infrastructure and hydropower projects.