Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, a country in South Asia. The city has been experiencing an energy crisis due to fuel shortages caused by the Iran war, leading to protests and government changes. Recently, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on protesters, while the new government has announced two-day weekends to cope with the crisis. Anja Blachas, a successful mountaineer from Germany, recently climbed Lhotse, one of the 14 eight-thousanders, and Kiran Kumar Dangol from Kathmandu is involved in the production of Japanese yen currency due to Nepal's economic reliance on Japan. These events highlight the city's current challenges and relevance in the region.