West Asia war forces Nepal to make tough calls
Summary
The ongoing Middle East conflict has forced Nepal's government to make difficult decisions, impacting cooking gas availability, fuel prices, and the safety of Nepalis abroad.
Key Points
- The West Asia conflict has caused a cooking gas shortage in Kathmandu Valley, with cylinders being half-filled and scarce.
- Nepal Oil Corporation raised fuel prices due to rising international costs driven by Middle Eastern tensions.
- Seven Nepalis were injured by missile debris in the UAE, and 11 were arrested in West Asian countries for spreading false information during the conflict.
- Flight delays have postponed the repatriation of bodies of 38 Nepalis from several Gulf countries affected by the conflict.
