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India–Pakistan “Mountain of War” exposed as world’s deadliest battlefield

The long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan in the mountainous Kashmir region has evolved into one of the world’s deadliest and most complex high-altitude battle zones, with repeated wars, skirmishes, and military standoffs shaping life along the Line of Control. The region, often described by analysts as a “mountain of war,” includes extreme terrain such as glaciers and peaks where both countries maintain permanent military deployments in conditions of extreme cold and altitude.

12 Jun 2026-12:17
Everest guide found alive after six days missing on mountain

A Nepali mountaineering guide, missing on Mount Everest for nearly a week and feared dead, has been found alive, surprising rescue teams and fellow climbers.

04 Jun 2026-23:04
Terra Quantum switches SPAC partner for $3.5B Nasdaq listing

Swiss-German quantum technology firm Terra Quantum announced a major strategic pivot on Tuesday, switching its corporate partner for an upcoming public market debut that now values the company at an impressive $3.5 billion.

26 May 2026-16:00
Briton makes 20th Everest ascent, most by a foreigner

Kenton Cool, ‌52, climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descending to lower camps, said Ishwori Poudel of the expedition organising company Himalayan Guides.

22 May 2026-07:36
Exxon Mobil not liable to investors over Canadian oil sands, gas assets, jury says

15 May 2026-06:39
Highlands rescue teams overwhelmed as mountain emergencies surge

Mountain rescue teams in the Scottish Highlands are facing one of their busiest years in decades as the number of emergency call-outs continues to rise sharply.

14 May 2026-13:53
How researchers are protecting the world's largest fossil egg site

The Qinglong Mountain fossil site in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province, is home to over 3,000 dinosaur eggs dating back roughly 86 million years and ranks among the world's most concentrated and well-preserved dinosaur egg fossil sites.

27 Apr 2026-12:35
Forest fire in Bontoc disrupts water supply and local tourism

A massive forest fire broke out in the mountains of Bontoc, Mountain Province, on April 19, 2026, prompting an emergency response that continued through Monday, April 20.

20 Apr 2026-16:47
Kazakhstan braces for chaos: 16 regions under emergency storm alerts

A violent weather "clash" has triggered emergency warnings across 16 regions of Kazakhstan. From torrential mountain downpours and hail in the south to a high-risk fire paradox in Almaty, officials warn that extreme wind gusts and near-zero visibility are creating life-threatening conditions nationwide.

07 Apr 2026-10:36
Deadly fall: Gondola crashes at Swiss ski resort, killing one - VIDEO

One person died after a cable car cabin at a Swiss ski resort crashed down a snowy mountainside during strong winds on Wednesday.

18 Mar 2026-22:21