Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign against its main rival with a strike on the world's biggest gas field, Reuters reported.
Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had said were the only way to halt Israel's bombing, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were nothing compared with what Iran would see in the coming days.
The latest wave of Iranian attacks began shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday (2000 GMT), when air raid sirens blared in Jerusalem and Haifa, sending around a million people into bomb shelters.
Around 2:30 a.m. local time (2330 GMT Saturday), the Israeli military warned of another incoming missile barrage and urged residents to seek shelter. Explosions echoed through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as missiles streaked across the skies as interceptor rockets were launched in response. The military lifted its shelter-in-place advisory nearly an hour after issuing the warning, according to Reuters.
Mass protests against Trump across US as president holds huge military parade
Protests against President Donald Trump have taken place in towns and cities across the US, organised by a group called "No Kings", BBC reported.
The demonstrations were held to counter a rare military parade hosted by Trump in Washington DC, and came after days of protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere over his immigration policies.
Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities including New York, Philadelphia and Houston to crowds waving American flags and placards critical of Trump.
The military parade on Saturday evening, also Trump's birthday, was timed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army. He warned that any protests at the parade would be met with "heavy force", according to BBC.
Sujan Kadariya elected ANNFSU Chair
Sujan Kadariya has been elected as the Chairman of All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU).
He defeated his nearest rival Prakash Paudel by a margin of seven votes.
In the vote count that concluded last night, Kadariya won the election by securing 732 votes.
The ANNFSU is the student wing of the ruling CPN-UML.
Anjana Siwakoti and Bikash Shrestha were elected as vice chair and Dipak Dhami as general Secretary.
Israel launches second wave of strikes on Iran in ‘Operation Rising Lion’
Israel has launched a second wave of airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Rising Lion, targeting key nuclear and military sites. Iranian state media reported a new explosion at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Isfahan province, with black smoke seen rising from the area, according to Reuters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation intends to dismantle Iran's nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and military capabilities, calling it essential for Israel’s survival.
The United States has distanced itself from the strikes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Israel acted independently and reiterated that the US is not involved, with its main priority being the safety of American forces in the region, Reuters reported.
