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Mountains are becoming too hot

2026 climbing season in the western United States is expected to be shorter and more dangerous due to unusually warm temperatures and low snowpack, according to a report by Heatmap.

05 May 2026-14:27
World’s longest expressway tunnel opens in Xinjiang

The world’s longest expressway tunnel, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking a major milestone in infrastructure development.

26 Dec 2025-10:34
Thirteen people went missing in the mountains of Russia while on a ski trip

Thirteen people have gone missing while on a ski trip in Russia's Perm region.

14 Dec 2025-23:20
At least 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide

A devastating landslide has claimed the lives of at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains of western Sudan, according to a statement from the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A).

02 Sep 2025-07:24
Nepal opens 97 mountains for free climbing, hikes Everest fee

Nepal has announced that it will waive climbing permits for 97 of its Himalayan mountains, aiming to encourage exploration of lesser-known peaks. However, the country will raise the fees for summiting Mount Everest, reflecting the growing demand and the need for sustainable management of the world’s tallest mountain.

12 Aug 2025-20:11
What are Thailand and Cambodia still fighting over after 100 years?

Editor's note: Faig Mahmudov is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article expresses the author's personal opinion and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

25 Jul 2025-09:25
Pilot dies after plane crashes in Türkiye – PHOTO/VIDEO

A civilian aircraft en route from Eskisehir to Rize-Artvin Airport has crashed near the summit of the Kackar Mountains, killing the pilot and injuring the sole passenger.

03 Jul 2025-11:10
Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region bans use of drones

04 May 2023-09:39

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