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China has denounced the passage of Canadian and Australian naval vessels through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate provocation that endangers regional security. The People’s Liberation Army said its forces tracked and warned the ships during their transit, according to Reuters.

Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed it monitored the movement and deployed assets to maintain stability.

Beijing insists the strait falls under its jurisdiction, while Taiwan and its allies, including US., regard it as international waters and stress freedom of navigation.

The incident comes amid growing Chinese military pressure on Taiwan, marked by frequent drills around the island. Ottawa and Canberra have yet to respond to Beijing’s criticism, Reuters reported.

Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has announced that it will now provide Alteplase injections free of cost to patients with symptoms of stroke.     

According to Dr Rajan Pandey, Chief Consultant Physician and Head of the Department of Medicine at the hospital, if stroke patients receive the injection within a critical window, their chances of recovery significantly increase.     

“If patients can be brought to the hospital within four and a half hours of the onset of stroke symptoms, this injection can greatly improve their chances of recovery,” he added.     

As a single vial of the injection costs approximately Rs 100,000, it is not easily affordable for many. Therefore, the hospital's decision to offer it free of charge is expected to benefit marginalized and economically disadvantaged families.     

In the first phase, the hospital has received 20 vials of the injection, which will be enough to treat around seven patients, according to Dr Nirajan Subedi, Chief Medical Superintendent of Bheri Hospital.     

Although this injection is already being provided free of cost at other government hospitals such as those in Bharatpur and Kathmandu, it had not been available at Bheri Hospital until now.     

This development follows the recent issuance of new guidelines by the Ministry of Health for the treatment and management of stroke patients. The primary objective of the guidelines is to ensure timely and quality care for stroke patients, while also emphasizing public awareness factor as well. (RSS)

Day two of the CPN (UML) Second Statute Convention, underway at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre, continued with panel discussions on various reports presented earlier during the convention.     

According to Rajendra Gautam, Chief of the UML Publicity Department, ten panels have been formed based on provincial, valley, and central party structures to hold the discussions. The Koshi Province panel has already concluded its discussions and begun drafting its report.     

Leaders from the respective panels are expected to present their reports tomorrow. Party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will address the feedback from the panel discussions. If any issues remain unresolved, they will be settled through voting before the party statute is prepared in an integrated manner.     

The convention is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, Sunday. (RSS)

Reuters has removed a short video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing the possibility of humans living to 150. The footage, recorded during a Beijing military parade, was licensed from China Central Television (CCTV).

CCTV later withdrew the license, citing breaches of the agreement and claiming Reuters misrepresented the content. Reuters said it removed the video because it no longer had legal permission, while defending the accuracy of its reporting.

CCTV, its global arm CGTN, and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately comment.

President Donald Trump has warned that Venezuelan jets flying close to US naval vessels risk being shot down if they endanger American forces. The statement follows reports of Venezuelan aircraft approaching a US ship off South America for the second time in two days, BBC reported.

The warning comes after a US strike destroyed what officials called a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel, killing 11 people. Trump accused President Nicolas Maduro of enabling drug trafficking and sheltering the Tren de Aragua gang, which Washington designates a terrorist group.

Maduro rejected the allegations, insisting Venezuela wants dialogue but “demands respect,” while warning against escalation. He also dismissed US claims as attempts at regime change.

Meanwhile, the US has boosted its presence in the Caribbean, deploying extra naval forces, marines, and 10 F-35 jets to Puerto Rico. Trump said the move reflects a tougher stance against drug flows from Venezuela.

According to BBC, US has long accused Maduro of narco-trafficking, with Trump recently doubling the reward for his capture to $50m whereas Maduro denies all charges.

Japan said its trade deal with the United States is still incomplete, as Washington has yet to issue orders granting most-favoured-nation status to pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Economic policy minister Ryosei Akazawa noted that while the US has already adjusted general and auto tariffs, the pending directives are crucial for finalising the agreement, Reuters reported.

Tokyo will keep pressing for the measures and review how US auto tariff changes impact its economy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said relations with the United States remain “very positive” despite President Donald Trump’s comment suggesting India may be drifting closer to China.

Trump made the remark after Modi attended a regional summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while US–India trade tensions have grown over Washington’s new tariffs on Indian goods, Al Jazeera reported.

Modi stressed that the partnership with the US is forward-looking and global in scope. Trump later clarified he had not meant that America had “lost” India, adding that he values his friendship with Modi and the ties between the two countries.

Egypt and Qatar have sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over comments suggesting the displacement of Palestinians through the Rafah crossing, Al Jazeera reported.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry called his remarks an attempt to fuel instability and evade responsibility for Israel’s actions in Gaza. It reiterated Cairo’s firm rejection of any forced or coerced displacement of Palestinians, warning such acts amount to war crimes under international law.

The ministry stressed that Egypt will never facilitate Palestinian expulsion, declaring it a “red line” that cannot be crossed.

Netanyahu had claimed in an interview that “half of Gaza’s population wants to leave” and suggested he could open Rafah, though he accused Egypt of keeping it shut, according to Al Jazeera.