Nepal, a landlocked country nestled in the Himalayas, experienced a devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of over 130 individuals, leaving many more injured.
With communication cut off at many places in the Himalayan country, the toll is expected to rise.
The poor, mountainous nation wedged between Asian giants China and India has been hit by quakes often, with the deadliest recorded in 2015 when about 9,000 people were killed in two earthquakes.
Let us look at some of the worst earthquakes that have hit the country since 2015.
The bodies of 14 people have been recovered from a river in Nepal after two buses were swept off a highway by a landslide, officials have said. Sky News
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, lost a parliamentary vote of confidence after 19 months in office. His coalition government crumbled when the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) withdrew support, forming a new alliance with the Nepali Congress. Former PM Khadga Prasad Oli is poised to take over leadership. Dahal's tenure was marked by instability, requiring five confidence votes.
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A catastrophic landslide in Central Nepal swept two buses carrying 65 passengers into the Trishuli River on July 12, leaving dozens missing. The incident, part of widespread monsoon-related disasters, has prompted a massive rescue operation hampered by continuous rainfall. Over the past month, at least 74 people have died in rain-related incidents across Nepal.
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President Vladimir Putin drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a car during Modi's visit to Moscow, showcasing a gesture of India-Russia friendship. The viral video captures Putin behind the wheel with PM Modi beside him, enjoying the ride and a tour of the residence. They conversed mostly through interpreters but had a brief personal chat in the garden. PM Modi's visit, amidst geopolitical shifts, aims to balance ties with Moscow and closer relations with the West. Stay tuned for updates on their talks and the impact on India-Russia relations.
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Learn about the dramatic thwarting of a Ukrainian plot to hijack a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, as revealed by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Ukrainian intelligence's alleged scheme involved enticing a Russian military pilot with promises of monetary reward and Italian citizenship to fly the bomber to Ukraine. Discover the details of how the FSB intercepted this operation, preventing potential escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Watch live as Shri Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, addresses the media at the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office in Imphal, Manipur. Get the latest updates on his statements and political insights.
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Explore the extraordinary incident from Bihar, India, where a man's unusual response to a snake bite captured global attention. Santosh Lohar, a railroad worker, turned the tables on a venomous snake that attacked him while he slept. According to local belief, he bit the snake back to neutralize its venom, resulting in the reptile's demise. This story has baffled international media, highlighting cultural customs and human-wildlife interactions in unique ways.
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