Nepal's Young Leader Asks Big Polluters to Help After Terrible Floods

Nepal's prime minister, Balendra Shah, 36, told world leaders at the United Nations that Nepal needs climate justice — help paying for damage from deadly floods from bigger countries that pollute more, like a cleanup bill. The New York Times said rebuilding will be 'a Herculean Task.' Reported Sept. 23, 2026, it is unclear if the speech will bring money.