Headlines- Since the US-Iran deal was announced on Sunday, Iran's army claims that Israel has violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times. The aggressor "should expect a harsh response" if the attacks persist, according to the army.
- Switzerland said that an initial deal between the US and Iran would be signed in Lucerne on Friday.
- US President Trump said that the deal implies Iran won't have nuclear weapons while speaking at the G7 summit.
- US president Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon in a "more responsible" way.
- An alleged targeted acid attack in New Jersey injured six people, including three teenagers.
- A manhunt is underway for the alleged shooter who reportedly shot two coworkers at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday.
Tag: Himalayan Foothills
Amid Push for Infrastructure and Climate...
In the Himalayan region of India, communities and environmentalists are concerned that the mountains’ massive infrastructure push is making them more vulnerable to natural disasters. They say that in one of the world’s most fragile regions, the effects of massive construction projects like roads and dams are being exacerbated by climate change.
Volunteers Clean Up Himalayan Mountains as...
Rising tourism brings economic prosperity to many in the region of India’s scenic Himalayan slopes. But it has also brought hazards, with mountains of solid trash littered across the hillsides. Scores of volunteers have organised cleanup campaigns as a result of that.
Concerns Raised over India’s “Sinking” Himalayan...
In an Indian Himalayan town where authorities say the land is sinking, hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes. According to experts, the crisis highlights the dangers of unsustainable growth in a vulnerable mountain region
Famed Sherpa Climber Helps Nepal Kids...
Experienced guides like Sherpa who take climbers all the way to the top of Everest make $10,000 or more, while porters or cooks at mountaineers’ camps average between $3,000 and $5,000 during their three months of work. That’s a huge amount compared to Nepal’s $1,035 annual per capita income