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Climbing for Peace: Ukraine’s only Everest climber heads for the summit, hoping to end the war.
Samoilova, who runs a restaurant with her partner in the capital Kiev, described her summit bid as a last minute decision taken to boost the morale of her fellow Ukrainians.
Lone Ukrainian climber summits Everest with an appeal for peace
Samoillova was in Mexico climbing Mt. Pico de Orizaba when the war broke out in her home country. She hasn’t been able to go to her country, and it is unclear how long she will have to wait before she can finally share her summit victory with her family and friends on her home soil.
Nepal denies summit certificate to Russian climber over Ukrainian flag unfurling
Nepal has denied Everest summit certificate to Russian climber Katya Lipka citing her unauthorized political activity on top of the world.
Tiger population reaches 44 in the latest count in Suklaphanta
In Nepal, tigers continue to thrive, but the conservation efforts are in question as the number of victims of tiger attacks are also on the rise.
Two climbers go missing near the South Summit
At least three climbers have been confirmed to be rescued from a few meters below the summit of the world’s highest peak on Tuesday morning, but officials say the number of fatalities could rise.
Hari Budha Magar receives an MBE
Record setting climber Hari Budha Magar, who lost his both legs to an IED explosion in Afghanistan, named MBE on King’s birthday for mountaineering and campaign for disability awareness