The increase in climbing fees is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing pollution and ecological impact on Mount ...

Climbing techniques have evolved over centuries, often creating controversy and debate. The use of acclimatization methods to expedite expeditions lies at the c ...

The earthquake, which struck the region that is home to Mount Qomolangma — known as Mount Everest around the world — has left ...

At 9:30 am, hundreds of people, including government officials, rescue workers and local residents, attended the event in the ...

Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a hydropower building spree by Asian giants China and India in one of the ...

The construction of a colossal hydropower project by China in Tibet has emerged as a matter of grave concern for India, ...

China sent 11,000 rescuers to the quake zone within hours ... located about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak. The quake, which shook buildings as far away as Nepal and ...

Relief teams in western China shifted their focus to resettling survivors after a search Wednesday for any remaining victims ...

Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's ...

The quake killed dozens and injured at least 130 as the Chinese government prepares for an all out rescue effort.