Everything you need to know about Asia's new Eurovision song contest
The Eurovision Song Contest will launch its first-ever Asia edition this year, with Bangkok set to become the first host city for the 10-country competition.
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25Nepal's former PM arrested over deaths during protests
Nepalese police arrests former prime minister Khadga Prasad Oli as they investigate whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during a crackdown on anti-corruption protests last September.
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'I have no words': The Iran war death toll reaches the Himalayan foothills
The killing of a Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi highlights the growing risks faced by millions of migrant workers across the Gulf as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates.
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Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah defeats former PM in historic Nepal election
Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is set to win a commanding share of parliamentary seats, defeating Nepal’s traditional political heavyweights.
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Polls close in Nepal's first election since deadly uprising forced out government
Helicopters will be used to collect ballot boxes from snowbound mountain regions across Nepal, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
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Aussie brothers make T20 World Cup history as Italy claims historic win
Sydney-born brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca have guided T20 World Cup debutants Italy to their first win in the tournament, as their unbeaten half-centuries secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Nepal on Thursday.
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Family devastated after grandmother killed in 'safest place in the world'
The family of a grandmother who died sleeping in bed when a car crashed into a Perth home pays tribute to her in an emotional press conference, after a man is charged with manslaughter.
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Brisbane man training to take on Mount Everest world record
Oliver Foran struggled with his mental health after losing his mother to cancer. Now, he is training to set a world record while raising money and awareness for youth mental health.
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Small regional charity stops thousands of Nepali girls being trafficked
After hearing harrowing stories of abuse against young Nepalese women and girls, Port Macquarie man Ross Nancarrow wanted to help.
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An anime about freedom becomes a defining symbol of the rising gen Z protests
Youth demonstrations in Madagascar are the latest in a number of gen Z protests across parts of Asia, Africa and South America, and young people are galvanised to join some of the largest protests of their generation.
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Avalanche on Nepal mountain kills at least seven, officials say
An avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri has killed five foreign climbers, whose nationalities are yet to be confirmed, and two Nepali guides, while at least five others were injured at the mountain's base camp.
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Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
An Australian mountaineer dies while descending one of Nepal's highest peaks.
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In some countries 'wealth flaunting' was aspirational. Now gen Z are calling it out
Gen Zs in several Asian countries launch an online war against political "nepo babies" who flaunt their wealth on social media.
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Hundreds of Everest hikers still awaiting rescue, 4,900 metres up
Hundreds of hikers are still trapped at an elevation of more than 4,900 metres as rescuers work to clear deep snow.
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Mount Everest rescue underway as blizzard traps hundreds of trekkers
Local villagers and rescue teams help hikers stranded on Mount Everest after a snowstorm pummels the Himalayas.
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Dozens dead after landslides, flash floods in Nepal and India
Heavy rain triggers landslides and flash floods, blocking roads, washing away bridges and killing dozens in Nepal and West Bengal, according to authorities.
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The 'Australian Route' up Mt Everest that may never be repeated
In the 41 years since the first Australians summitted Mt Everest, the mountain has been transformed into a tourist attraction. Does the original magic still exist?
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A graphic of Mt Everest showing the Australian Route
A graphic of Mt Everest showing the Australian Route compared to the 1953 route.
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A climber working his way up a fixed rope up Mount Everest. (Supplied: Mike Dillon)
A climber working his way up a fixed rope up Mount Everest. (Supplied: Mike Dillon)
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View from the summit of Mt Everest.
View from the summit of Mt Everest, taken by Tim Macartney-Snape, the first Australian to successfully ascend.
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One of the Australian climbing team labouring up the steep north face of Mount Everest.
One of the Australian climbing team labouring up the steep north face of Mount Everest.
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Nepal counts the personal and financial cost of deadly riots
As clean-up efforts continue and an interim government finds its feet, families have said farewell to loved ones killed in last week's violence.
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What happens now in Nepal after new leader takes reins?
Protesters in Nepal say their Gen Z-led movement was not just about removing one leader, but about reforming the system to ensure accountability and protect Nepal’s future.
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The 10,000km journey grandparents are taking to share their culture
For many Nepalese families living in Canberra, the arrival of parents from overseas is both a helping hand with raising children and a connection to their homeland.
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Nepal authorities lift curfews after gen Z protests
The curfew was lifted after Nepal swore in its first female prime minister, following deadly protests.
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