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From the 51,000-year-old Tsergo Ri collapse to the 2015 Langtang landslide, rockfalls are part of the Himalayan ecosystem, and global warming is making them more dangerous. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/11/bhotekoshi-flood-wasn-t-a-freak-event-it-s-the-himalaya-doing-what-it-does

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 06:46

Getting better sleep might be as simple as moving a little more every day. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that people who exercised more frequently experienced more deep, restorative sleep, which is essential for brain recovery, memory, and emotional well-being. Surprisingly, just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day was associated with measurable benefits,… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008102721.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 12 Oct, 06:36

At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children, and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank while heading from Djibouti to Yemen, a UN agency said on Sunday. The vessel was carrying 305 people, most of them Ethiopian, when it capsized north of the Djibouti town of Obock on the night of October 8-9, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement. “Survivors told me… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3370522/least-139-migrants-dead-dozens-missing-after-boat-capsizes-djibouti?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 06:12

North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast, Seoul’s military said on Monday. “North Korea fires unidentified projectile into the East Sea,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a brief statement, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. The launch followed Pyongyang’s test-firing of a ballistic missile earlier this month that it said incorporated… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370521/days-after-ai-missile-test-north-korea-fires-another-projectile?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 06:11

China’s top securities regulator has signalled fresh support for the domestic A-share market, convening a symposium over the weekend as authorities sought to shore up sentiment following a sharp sell-off in technology shares driven by concerns over US sanctions. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3370506/beijing-moves-steady-share-market-after-sharp-tech-sell?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 06:10

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/the-founders-guide-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 06:08

Hong Kong would need to ease its listing rules and transaction requirements to attract more angel funds and become a hub for start-ups to go global, according to a leading industry body in the city. The city has only around 100 active angel funds – private investment vehicles targeting very early-stage innovative enterprises. This was far fewer than Shenzhen, which had about 400 such… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3370419/hong-kong-must-ease-listing-rules-attract-more-angel-funds-and-start-ups-hkeia?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 05:12

On a recent Friday night in a Bangkok dive bar, a group of young Myanmar exiles sang softly along to a mournful ballad played on an acoustic guitar. None among the crowd had any plans to leave, either for their homeland or home for bed. They fled war, a broken economy and forced conscription into a military that seized power in the 2021 coup. While their future in Thailand is uncertain, their… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3370370/how-shadow-banking-feeds-myanmar-while-starving-its-military?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 05:11

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely p***** off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and are likely to decide… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3370518/trump-rubio-consider-firing-us-envoy-greece-after-mounting-reports-improper-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 05:10

The revamped Huanggang Port has officially opened after six years of redevelopment, becoming the first border checkpoint between Hong Kong and mainland China to use a “joint clearance” system for immigration. The facility, which opened at 6.30am on Monday, has replaced the old Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, which served city residents via a shuttle bus ride from the San Tin public transport… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370517/satisfactory-opening-revamped-huanggang-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 04:12

Beijing-based jeweller Laopu Gold has leased an entire mid-floor at One Exchange Square in Central to support its global expansion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The brand was taking around 13,000 square feet at the flagship Central tower, which houses Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), one source said. The deal comes as mainland consumer firms and financial… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3370495/laopu-gold-deepens-hong-kong-footprint-entire-floor-lease-central-tower-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 04:11

CCTV footage released by Al Arabiya shows the moment of a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/houthi-strike-riyadh-international-airport-cctv-footage?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 04:09

Kurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370485/kurt-campbell-us-deterrence-quad-aukus-and-taiwan-after-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 03:12

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi three times in the past three years. Indian pilgrims are back at Kailash, the Tibetan mountain sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Air China has restarted flights to New Delhi. But can trust grow between two armies that meet only in a crisis? And why does the Pentagon now talk to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) more easily… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3370226/despite-china-india-thaw-military-relations-are-stuck-2020?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 03:09

Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen There have been multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman […] https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/will-the-homeview-be-apples-first-smart-home-success/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 02:59

Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqy43vrk8wv8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 02:57

What does this mean for a fall full of movies starring villainous tech CEOs? https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/aaron-sorkins-social-reckoning-is-off-to-a-weak-start/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 02:12

President Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-welcomes-us-announced-energy-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 02:11

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 02:09

Pakistan has suspended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's PTI-led government after declaring a state of emergency in the province. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/pakistan-suspends-imran-khans-party-led-provincial-government?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 02:06

Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret behind a mushroom disease that has frustrated growers for more than a century: It involves more than 17 species of harmful bacteria, not just one. The discovery could explain why treatments have struggled to stop the disease and open the door to more effective, eco-friendly solutions. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008102716.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 12 Oct, 01:46

The Mexican community of Cabo Corrientes faces the risk of a direct hit as the Category 4 storm churns off Jalisco. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/mexican-president-urges-residents-to-shelter-as-hurricane-simon-approaches?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 01:12

Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common metals like copper and zinc may influence the buildup of proteins associated with the disease, while also exploring possible ways to stop the process. The findings could help researchers identify promising strategies for preventing harmful plaque formation. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008102714.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 12 Oct, 01:09

US President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/republican-senator-says-trump-diesel-agreement-with-russia-may-be-illegal?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 01:04

Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvgde0m2d73o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 00:53

Less than 48 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your pass before prices increase at the door, plus get 50% on a second pass. Or score other deals. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/48-hours-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-hear-directly-from-the-people-building-whats-next/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 00:12

The US-Israel war on Iran and its inflationary impact will dominate the agenda. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/war-and-high-debt-to-dominate-imf-world-bank-meetings-in-bangkok?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 00:11

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after his intervention in support of the football club’s owners raised eyebrows. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch had urged him to publish “everything” related to his work with the club as Greater Manchester mayor. City have been found guilty of breaching… https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3370515/uk-pm-burnham-publish-manchester-city-dealings-after-intervention-draws-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 00:10

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 00:09