Everest Rescue: A Sherpa guide, Dawa Sherpa, was found alive crawling near the Khumbu Icefall and rushed to Kathmandu for treatment after being missing since May 29, highlighting both the risks of the season and the growing role of organized rescue and cleanup teams. Everest Record Season: Nepalese officials say more than 1,000 climbers reached Everest’s summit this May, the busiest season on record, with verification still pending and reports of deaths and a missing guide. Cross-Border Trade: Nepal raised the duty-free customs exemption for land-route travelers from Rs 100 to Rs 500, aiming to ease pressure on low-income border households while keeping rules for commercial imports. Parliament Rules & Accountability: The House of Representatives passed new rules of procedure that expand the Speaker’s role in constitutional amendments and set tighter timelines for impeachment motions, while critics warn some provisions may shield lawmakers. Constitutional Appointments Stalled: The Constitutional Council remains inactive despite an ordinance easing quorum, leaving key posts vacant and commissions operating under acting leadership. Infrastructure Finance: Japan approved an additional JPY 5.7 billion (about Rs 5.5 billion) loan for the Nagdhunga Tunnel, with the project nearing completion and expected to open to the public from July 2026. Capital Markets: NEPSE inched up 2.66 points to close at 2,780.25, with insurance stocks leading gains and turnover rising. Digital Payments Abroad: India and Cambodia launched UPI QR interoperability, letting Indian travelers pay at millions of KHQR-enabled merchants in Cambodia. Vehicle Registration: Bagmati Province resumed public vehicle registration after a brief suspension, easing pressure on transport businesses and buyers.