Nepal

Nepal Chabad evicted from Jewish center over landlord's antisemitism fears

The Chabad emissaries moved out and are looking for a new home, but the Rebbetzin wrote that it was difficult to leave the house where they had built their life's work.

An Israeli Jew worshipper prays during a Passover ceremony in Kathmandu on April 14, 2014. Jewish travellers in Asia came together to celebrate the Passover Seder in Nepal.
Cityscape skyline of Nepalese capital Kathmandu with the Himalaya snow capped mountains in the background.

Israeli tourist in Kathmandu says he was assaulted with metal club due to his nationality

Israelis stranded in Nepali snowstorm.

Rescue teams working to save Israelis trapped in Nepali mountain blizzard

Participants at a gathering of Asia-Pacific envoys at Kibbutz Be'eri to honor foreign workers slain in October 7 attacks, Oct. 26, 2025

Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks


Nepalis light candles in plea for return of loved ones from Israel

"Bring back our brothers and sisters now,” one placard read. “Unite in Light for Nepali lives," said another.

Memorial candles.

Israeli killed by elephant in Nepal

The Israeli volunteer at a local hospital was found dead in a forest near the Chitwan national park.

 An African elephant.

No hope of any survivors in Nepal's deadliest crash in 30 years, officials say

The worst plane crash to hit the country in 30 years had a fatal end.

 A rescue team recovers the body of a victim from the site of the plane crash of a Yeti Airlines operated aircraft, in Pokhara, Nepal January 16, 2023

At least 68 killed in Nepal's worst plane crash in 30 years

There were 72 people on the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines, including two infants, four crew members and 10 foreign nationals.

 An ATR 72-500 aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines in Nepal (Illustrative).

'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj returns to France

The convicted serial killer has from Nepal where he has been serving in prison since 2003.

 French serial killer Charles Sobhraj leaves Kathmandu district court after his hearing in Kathmandu May 31, 2011.

Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj

Sobhraj will be released due to his age.

 French serial killer Charles Sobhraj leaves Kathmandu district court after his hearing in Kathmandu May 31, 2011.

What's Sukkot like in the Himalayas?

With Everest towering above the Himalayan landscape, Nepal boasts the highest point on Earth, while the Dead Sea in Israel is recognized as the lowes.

 A CHABAD member prays the Sukkot service in the Annapurna massif.

Haiti confirms case of cholera, investigates suspected cases

Haiti's Health Ministry said in a statement that one case had been confirmed in the Port-au-Prince area and that there were suspect cases in the town of Cite Soleil outside the capital.

 Haitians protest over rising fuel prices during a nationwide strike, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti September 26, 2022.

Grapevine September 23, 2022: Something personal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 NEPALESE AMBASSADOR Kantal Rizal.

Bodies of all 22 victims of plane crash recovered - Nepal

Nepali soldiers and rescue workers had retrieved 21 bodies from the wreckage, strewn across a steep slope at an altitude of around 14,500 feet on Monday. They recovered the last body on Tuesday.

A general view of the Tara Air plane crash site during the rescue operation at Thasang, Nepal May 30, 2022.