India Detains Popular Leader of Protest Movement

Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested on Friday, is the face of resistance to what he says is government overreach in a small but strategically important Himalayan region.

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A Flash of Anger on India’s Delicate Border With China

Protesters demanding statehood for Ladakh, a strategically important Himalayan region, clashed with the police.

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Worst Rains in Decades Batter North India, Submerging Crops

The floods, which have killed hundreds, are bad news for farmers weighed down by heavy debt, as India is under pressure from President Trump in tariff negotiations.

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Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas

About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.

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Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge

Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing after the monsoon-related disaster.

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Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.

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Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.

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China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried

The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries.

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