Nepal

Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar

More than 12 inches of rain fell over two or three days, inundating entire neighborhoods and overwhelming drainage systems.

A flooded road following a flash flood in Galchhi in the Dhading district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
A general view shows damaged houses covered in sludge in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood, at Betrawati Bazaar in Nepal's Rasuwa district on September 28, 2026.

Two Israeli siblings airlifted from Nepal village after storm causes landslides, flooding

A couple stands along a river in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood at Betrawoti Bazaar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 26, 2026.

Insurance companies working to rescue Israelis trapped in Nepal following massive flooding

Rescue workers build a makeshift zip line to cross the Trishuli River, following the deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 4, 2026.

Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel


Family of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi releases 2023 Gaza footage, pleads for hostage deal

Pushpa Joshi, Bipin’s sister, confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the video was released now as a direct effort to encourage the finalization of a potential hostage deal.

 A video has obtained by Israeli intelligence units of Nepali captive Bipin Joshi and will be released Wednesday evening, according to an announcement from the Hostage Family Forum earlier Wednesday.

Heavy rains kill at least 22 in Nepal, block roads

Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing at least 22 people and leaving 11 missing as rescue operations continue.

A man carries a bag as he wades through a flooded street along the bank of overflowing Bagmati River following heavy rains, in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 4, 2025.

Grapevine, September 14, 2025: New Year in Nepal

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Protesters burn Nepalese Parliament after social media ban, curfew

The protesters set fire to tires on some roads, threw stones at police personnel in riot gear and chased them through narrow streets.

A demonstrator reacts at the Parliament complex during a protest against Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests that were triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, during a curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 9, 2025.

19 killed, more than 300 wounded in Nepal 'Gen Z' protests against social media ban

The protest centered around several corruption cases in the Nepali government and bans made on social media use in the country.

Riot police personnel try to detain a demonstrator during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8, 2025.

Grapevine: Not so fine

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The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.

'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.

(From L-R): Padma Joshi, Michal Herzog, President Isaac Herzog holding a picture of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, and Pushpa Joshi, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Dear triumphalist Christians, Muslims: Please leave us Jews alone - opinion

Why are extremist Muslims and Christians so driven and inflicted? What is it about the Jews that awakens the darkness and spirit of evil extremism in them?

Zev Uslan (L) at the Everest Base Camp.

Nepal’s ambassador hosts Buddha Jayanti celebration, urges global peace and hostage release

The event in Herzliya included traditional prayers and offerings at a ceremonial altar, followed by speeches from Ambassador Pandit and the Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh.

Indian Ambassador to Israel JP Singh in attendance at Buddha Jayanti celebration, May 12, 2025.

Some non-Israeli hostages beaten to death by Hamas for not understanding Arabic, English - report

On October 7, 35 foreigners were kidnapped. Five foreign hostages remain in Hamas captivity, of whom three are believed to be dead.

 Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand