Russia launches airstrikes on Ukraine; several injured
Ukraine reported early Friday that Russian drones and missiles targeted its territory, causing multiple explosions and fires. Officials said debris from intercepted projectiles injured four people, two of whom were hospitalized, BBC reported.
Air raid alerts have been lifted in some parts of Ukraine, but they are still in effect in places like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Luhansk.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed a strong response to Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airbases.
Trump-Musk feud erupts over spending bill
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have publicly fallen out after Musk criticized Trump’s signature spending bill and lobbied against it, according to BBC.
Trump expressed disappointment during a meeting with the German leader, prompting Musk to post unverified accusations on X linking Trump to Epstein-related files.
Trump reacted on Truth Social by saying Musk "went CRAZY," losing his government position, and threatening to sever federal contracts with his businesses.
The feud coincided with a 14 percent drop in Tesla’s stock, pushing its value below $1trn, BBC reported.
Both Houses of Federal Parliament holding meetings today
Both Houses of the Federal Parliament are holding meetings on Friday.
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been scheduled for 1 pm.
In today's meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is scheduled to table a proposal seeking a general discussion on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal year 2025/26 BS with statements.
Similarly, State Affairs and Good Governance Committee President Ramhari Khatiwada is scheduled to present the report on the federal civil service bill, 2082 BS in the meeting.
Likewise, the National Assembly (NA) will meet at 1.15 pm today.
In the meeting, general discussions on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure will continue.
US terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepalis
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepalis.
In a Federal Register notice, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that after reviewing the current conditions in Nepal and consulting with relevant interagency partners, the country no longer meets the criteria required for TPS designation.
With this, around 7,000 Nepalis living in the US on the basis of TPS will have to return home.
The TPS for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 pm on August 5, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication of the notice.
“If you are currently a TPS beneficiary from Nepal, and have no other lawful basis to remain, you should begin preparations for departure,” the notice said. “Those planning to depart the US can use the CBP One mobile app to facilitate their return process.”
After the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, the TPS had allowed around 15, 000 Nepalis to legally reside and work in the United States.
Even during the previous term of US President Donald Trump, he had taken ahead the process to revoke the TPS for Nepal.
At that time, Nepalis were urged to return to their country within 12 months.
With US President Donald Trump assuming his office for the second term, the US has continued the deportations of the immigrants found without official documents back to home.
Earlier on March 6, nine Nepalis, who were living and working illegally in the US, were brought to Kathmandu on a chartered flight.
