Born in 1932 in Namche, 'Kancha' Sherpa began his mountaineering journey at the age of 19, when he ran away from home to Darjeeling in search of work.
China urged the US to respect facts, follow international trade rules, and stop actions harming its interests after President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
Bangladesh has finalised the "July National Charter 2025," a consensus-based reform agenda set to be signed on October 17 to guide post-uprising state restructuring under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
The UK and US have launched a coordinated crackdown on a Southeast Asia-based global scam network, sanctioning key figures and freezing assets worth over £100 million to combat human trafficking and large-scale financial fraud.
Qatar Airways confirmed that its Doha–Hong Kong flight was diverted to Ahmedabad due to a technical issue, with the aircraft landing safely and all passengers unharmed.
US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him a “true American hero” during a White House ceremony attended by top officials and Kirk’s widow, Erika.
India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, marking its seventh tenure and reaffirming its commitment to global human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The WHO has issued a global alert over three adulterated India-made cough syrups—Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife—after detecting toxic diethylene glycol linked to child deaths and severe illnesses.
A Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) court has ordered B.R. Shetty, founder of the collapsed NMC Healthcare group, to pay $45.9 million to the State Bank of India (SBI).
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina fled the country amid massive Gen Z-led protests and military defections, becoming the third leader toppled after similar uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh, Reuters reported.
Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh seeks to reinforce fragile truce, open path to lasting peace and Gaza reconstruction.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Economics Prize to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
Oman bans work visas for expats in more than 200 professions
Oman updates prohibited professions for expats, adds ‘engineers’, ‘managers’ to the list
Free AI for all? UAE becomes first to offer ChatGPT Plus to every resident and citizen
Exclusive: Oman agrees to open visas for 11 professional categories from Pakistan, says Ambassador
Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries
Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman
