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The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed in different countries across the globe today by organizing several programs with the slogan 'Unity in Humanity'. 

In a message delivered today on the occasion, it is highlighted that Red Cross volunteers are not distant actors but are members of the communities they serve, often aiding neighbors while facing crises themselves.

The day emphasizes the commitment to humanitarian values in a divided world, addressing the needs of marginalized groups and fostering resilience.

Additionally, it has also been urged that impartial, independent, and neutral humanitarian assistance reach all those in need, in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives to human service. 

The concept of observing World Red Cross Day was proposed after the First World War, with the idea of conducting a global campaign for peace. 

The day was first observed on May 8, 1948. Since 1984, it has been celebrated as 'World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day'. 

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent have stated that May 8 is observed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the first Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Henry Dunant. 

The Red Cross and Red Crescent have provided service during disasters, wars, epidemics, and humanitarian crises through millions of volunteers. 

Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday, The Daily Star reported. 

Unai Emery's side erased a 1-0 first leg deficit thanks to Ollie Watkins' opener just before half-time and Emiliano Buendia's nerveless penalty after the interval.

Fittingly, it was a late double from skipper and fan favourite John McGinn that finished off Forest to cap Villa's second leg masterclass.

Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup, BBC reported. 

The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie, teased Dai Dai on Thursday as the anthem for this summer's tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Shakira posted a one-minute video on Instagram from Brazil's Maracana stadium to tease the track that is out on 14 May and also features Nigerian singer Burna Boy, according to BBC. 

Crystal Palace soared into their first European final after Conference League top scorer Ismaila Sarr scored his ninth goal in the competition to claim a 2-1 semifinal second-leg victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, ESPN reported. 

For at least a certain generation of Eagles supporters, this was undoubtedly the most important fixture in nearly 102 years of Selhurst Park history, one the hosts entered with a 3-1 first-leg advantage and went on to settle the tie 5-2 on aggregate.

Freiburg reached the Europa League final after a 3-1 home win over 10-man Braga on Thursday earned the German side a 4-3 aggregate victory, with Lukas Kuebler scoring twice to fire the hosts into their first European showpiece match, Reuters reported. 

Freiburg, aiming to win the club's first major trophy, will meet Aston Villa in Istanbul on May 20, after they beat fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-1 on aggregate.

The Narayangadh-Muglin road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago. 

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of District Police Office, Chitwan, Rabindra Khanal said that the debris was cleared in coordination with the Road Division Office a while ago and the traffic has resumed now.

Nepal is currently under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system coupled with local winds in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of the country. As a result of this pattern, the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will be generally cloudy and the Tarai region will be partly cloudy today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. 

Currently, the Himalayan regions of the country, including the Himalayan and hilly regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces are generally cloudy, and the Tarai belt is partly cloudy.

Light rain with thunder and lightning is taking place in some places of Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and one or two places in Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.

The Himalayan and hilly regions of the country, including Koshi and Madhesh Provinces, will be generally cloudy and the Tarai belt will be partly cloudy today. 

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning at some places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of the Koshi Province and the remaining provinces, at a few places in Madhesh Province, and at one or two places in the remaining Tarai regions, the weather service stated.

The Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been blocked since early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district.

Police Inspector of Area Police Office, Muglin, Pratik Singh said that the road is fully obstructed due to the dry landslide. 

Currently, a team of police personnel has been deployed to clear the debris in coordination with the Road Division Office.