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The UN Security Council has called on Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, warning of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation.

The UN reported that aid deliveries, including food, water, and medicine, have been blocked for over 10 weeks, putting Gaza’s 2.1m residents at risk of famine. One in five people is facing starvation, and large parts of the territory remain under evacuation orders or militarized zones, as reported by UN news.

Humanitarian organizations say Israel’s proposed military-run aid system is unworkable and violates humanitarian principles. Nearly 500,000 people are facing catastrophic hunger, and over 400 aid workers have been killed in the conflict.

As stated by UN news, several countries, including China and the UK, urged Israel to comply with international law, allow immediate aid access, and end its military campaign, warning that continued restrictions will worsen civilian suffering.

Qatar Airways has signed a record $96bn deal with Boeing for 160 widebody jets—130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777Xs—with options for 50 more. The agreement, finalized during President Donald Trump’s visit to Doha, includes 400 engines from GE Aerospace, a division of General Electric and the world’s largest jet engine manufacturer, according to Reuters.

This is GE Aerospace's largest engine contract to date, and it represents a significant boost for both companies as they compete with Airbus, which has encountered issues operating in Gulf climates. The 777X, still in development, is expected to enter service in 2026.

Qatar Airways already holds 94 777X orders. Boeing’s backlog now includes 521 777X and 828 787 orders as of April 30, Reuters reported.

Israeli air raids on southern Gaza killed at least 26 people overnight. The attacks targeted nine locations in the region, according to BBC.

Israel ordered evacuations from portions of Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, warning of significant military action. The raids came amid an ongoing Israeli blockade that has stopped aid from accessing Gaza for more than ten weeks.

The conflict began on October 7, when Hamas launched a horrific attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and seizing 251 hostages. In response, Israel's current military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 52,829 people, BBC reported.

A fire broke out at a garment shop in Satungal of Chandragiri Municipality-11, Kathmandu on Thursday.

Joint Spokesperson of the Armed Police Force, Nepal Shailendra Thapa said that Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel with help of locals and fire engines are trying to extinguish the fire that broke at at 5:30 am today.

Fire engines of Nepal Army, Nepal Oil Corporation, Chandragiri Municipality, Lalitpur Metropolitan City and others are being used to take the fire under control.