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The United States has broadened visa restrictions to cover nearly all Palestinians, extending previous limits that mostly affected Gaza residents. The move now impacts those seeking US visas for medical treatment, education, or business, according to Reuters.

The decision follows a prior suspension of visitor visas for Gaza while the State Department conducts a review. Advocacy groups say the restrictions unfairly affect individuals seeking essential services and opportunities.

The expansion comes amid international pressure on Israel over its military actions in Gaza and ongoing Palestinian efforts for statehood. The State Department has not clarified the criteria or duration of the new restrictions, Reuters reported.

Houthi rebels raided UN offices in Sanaa, Yemen, detaining at least 11 staff members from agencies including the World Food Programme, UNICEF, and WHO. The raids followed an Israeli airstrike on August 28 that killed the Houthi prime minister and other officials, escalating regional tensions, Reuters reported.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the actions, reporting that rebels seized UN property and tried to access other offices. The detentions, which took place in Sanaa and Hodeidah, add to 23 UN staff previously held, including one who died in detention earlier this year.

The international community has called for the immediate release of all detained personnel and protection of humanitarian operations in Yemen.

US federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, including some already on planes. The 14-day restraining order ensures the safety of minors and allows proper legal review, according to Reuters.

The ruling applies to all unaccompanied Guatemalan children in federal care without finalized removal orders. Authorities confirmed that children already on flights were returned to shelters.

Advocates criticized the late-night deportation attempt as bypassing legal protections, while the Trump administration said the move aimed to reunite children with their families in Guatemala, Reuters reported.

Novak Djokovic has become the oldest man to reach the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slams in a single season, sealing his place in history with a straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff at the US Open, Reuters reported.

The 38-year-old Serbian dominated 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, breaking serve six times and winning nearly 80 percent of his first-serve points. The victory marked his 64th Grand Slam quarter-final and keeps alive his bid for a record-extending 25th major title.

Though he received treatment for his right arm during changeovers, Djokovic showed little sign of slowing down, comfortably outclassing Struff, who was making his first appearance in the tournament’s last 16, according to Reuters.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Sunday, killing nine people and injuring at least 25, Reuters reported.

The tremor, recorded at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers, shook the region early in the day, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. Emergency teams were dispatched as hospitals in Nangarhar treated the wounded.

Afghanistan, prone to frequent quakes due to its location in a seismically active zone, has suffered devastating tremors in recent years, raising concerns over the vulnerability of its communities and infrastructure, according to Reuters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a suspect has been arrested over the shooting of Andriy Parubiy, the country’s former parliamentary speaker, who was gunned down in Lviv on Saturday, Reuters reported.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the man was caught in the Khmelnytskyi region and had carefully tracked Parubiy’s movements, mapped his route, and prepared an escape plan. Officials said the killing was premeditated.

Parubiy, 54, led parliament from 2016 to 2019 and was a prominent figure in Ukraine’s 2013–14 pro-European protests. Zelenskiy called his murder “horrific” and promised a full investigation.

President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will issue an executive order requiring voter identification for all ballots, declaring there would be “no exceptions.” He also pledged to restrict mail-in voting only to the seriously ill and military members overseas, Reuters reported.

The move reflects Trump’s continued push to overhaul US elections, fueled by his false claims that the 2020 race was marred by fraud. He has also called for replacing voting machines with paper ballots and hand counts, despite warnings from election officials that such measures would slow the process and reduce accuracy.

It remains unclear whether Trump has the legal authority to impose nationwide voting rules, since elections are run by individual states. According to Reuters, the plan is expected to face legal and political challenges as the 2026 midterms approach.

A different atmosphere can be felt at the Nepal Police Club premises in Bhrikutimandap, where the Nepal Vegetarian Association is hosting the “Ahimsa Festival Nepal.” The three-day event, which began yesterday and continues until tomorrow, brings together ideas of vegetarianism, vegan lifestyle, and compassionate living. At the entrance, visitors are handed a leaflet that reads “Awareness Campaign Against Animal Sacrifice and Slaughter.” It sets the tone of the festival, emphasizing the message of embracing non-violence and compassion in everyday life.

The festival features a range of stalls and exhibitions. From natural cleaning solutions and meditation practice sessions to animal rights and rescue campaigns, book sales, eco-art exhibitions, and vegan food tasting corners, there is something for everyone. Despite the variety, the underlying theme remains the same—non-violent living is possible and can be a collective choice. Walking through the grounds, it is clear the festival is more than just a marketplace of products and cuisines. It is an exhibition of consciousness, lifestyle, and values. Organizers hope to remind people that animals, too, have rights, and to inspire harmonious coexistence with nature.

By prioritizing compassion and coexistence over consumption, the initiative by the Nepal Vegetarian Association offers a meaningful alternative for living. While the festival concludes tomorrow, its message is expected to resonate much longer in the lives of its participants.