Monsoon brings twin threats
South Asian communities face "serious hazards" from intense rains this season, even though the approaching monsoon is expected to bring lower than normal rains overall, risking drought, experts warned.
Everest survivor out of intensive care as investigation calls grow
A mountaineer who spent six days dragging himself off Mount Everest after being abandoned has been moved out of intensive care as he slowly recovers, his family said.
Surviving on chocolate and ice
A mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community.
Dalai Lama to seek knee treatment in New Delhi
The Dalai Lama (pic) will receive medical treatment on his left knee in New Delhi this month, his office said, as the 90-year-old deals with a series of health issues.
A six-day miracle on Everest
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials said.
Briton scales Everest for record 20th time
British climber Kenton Cool reached the top of Mount Everest for the 20th time, extending his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Nepali.
Mount Everest sees record-breaking 274 ascents in a single day
A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.
Sherpa scales Mt Everest for a record 32nd time
A renowned Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time, an official said, smashing his own record set last year.
