Welcome to another whirlwind week in Nepal, where the rupee is on a losing streak, the internet had a dramatic ‘power nap,’ and politicians are still stuck in an endless tug-of-war over ordinances. Meanwhile, wildfires are making an early and unwelcome entrance, and the government is promising 5G even while 4G still struggles to load memes. But it’s not all doom and gloom—search-and-rescue tech is getting an upgrade, local pharma is stepping up, and Everest climbers might finally have to make some friends now that solo expeditions are off the table. Buckle up, because there’s a lot to unpack!