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President Donald Trump has said a US plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not his "final offer" for Kyiv, after Ukrainian allies voiced concerns over proposals, BBC reported.

Earlier on Saturday, leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan said the plan had elements "essential for a just and lasting peace", but would "require additional work", citing concerns over border changes and caps on Ukraine's army. 

On Sunday, security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, according to BBC.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued the Nepal Special Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2082.

President Paudel issued the ordinance at the recommendation of Cabinet in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution, reads a press release issued today by the Office of the President.

CPN-UML has taken out a rally in Kathmandu on Friday before announcing the 'National Volunteer Force (NVF)'.

The rally, which started from Babarmahal bus stop, reached Karki Banquet in Babarmahal via Baneshwor and converged into an announcement assembly.

The march was led by UML leaders Mahesh Basnet, Ram Kumari Jhankri, Rajib Pahari, Youth Association Chairman Kshitij Thebe, and others.

While taking part in the rally, UML leader Basnet said he does not have any disagreement with Gen Z’s demands.

“We do not have any  disagreement with Gen Z’s demands. We are in constant touch with Gen Z,” he said adding, “But other elements are being active by showing their name and banners.”

The UML is set to announce the formation of the 'National Volunteer Force (NVF)' today to protect the party's policies and leadership.

UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to announce the force.

The Election Commission (EC) has set the specified age for voters (cutoff date) for the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5, 2026.

The EC has decided that the cutoff date for this purpose is March 4, 2026 for those who will complete 18 years of age by that date.

EC spokesperson  Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said that the particulars of those completing 18 years on coming March 4, 2026 would be published on the Commission's website on December 6, and the EC should be informed between December 17 and 13 if there are any errors or complaints on the same.

Spokesperson Bhattarai added that after the correction work is completed, the EC will publish the final voter list on December 30. 

At this year's UN climate summit (COP30), under way in Brazil's Belem city, all eyes are on India - the world's third largest carbon emitter, BBC reported.

India has not yet submitted a key climate plan that countries are required to do every five years, even as international assessments have deemed India's climate action as being "worryingly inadequate". Delhi has argued otherwise.

Known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the updated plan from each member country to the UN Framework Climate Convention (UNFCC) is expected to have more ambitious carbon reduction targets as the world has failed to make the required level of cuts to avoid dangerous global warming, according to BBC.

The prime minister has arrived in Johannesburg in South Africa for a gathering of world leaders at the annual G20 summit, BBC reported.

The summit brings together the 20 biggest economies, although Donald Trump has decided not to attend over widely discredited claims that white people are being persecuted in the country.

Sir Keir Starmer, whose critics label him "never here Keir" because of the frequency of his international trips, will emphasise the benefits of a prime minister acting as an ambassador for UK businesses abroad, according to BBC.

Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported, BBC reported.

The deluge has submerged more than 52,000 homes and left half a million households and businesses without power, according to reports.

Rainfall exceeded 1.5m (5ft) in several areas over the past three days, even rising beyond the 1993 flood peak of 5.2m in some parts, according to BBC.

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday - marking the end of an exceptionally scandal filled pageant season, BBC reported.

The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after an official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify those who supported her. 

A week after, two judges resigned, with one of them accusing organisers of rigging the competition, according to BBC.