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Iran says its upcoming talks with the UN’s nuclear watchdog will be “technical” and “complicated,” marking the IAEA’s first visit since Tehran cut ties after June’s conflict with Israel.

IAEA deputy chief Massimo Aparo met Iranian officials in Tehran but was not granted access to nuclear sites. Relations soured after the agency accused Iran of breaching non-proliferation rules, a claim Tehran denies, while criticizing the IAEA for not condemning Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, according to Al Jazeera.

President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has vowed to defend Iran against any future Israeli attack, insists the program is for peaceful purposes, but future cooperation will need approval from Iran’s top security body.

The United States has designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a “foreign terrorist” organization, expanding its 2019 terrorist listing to criminalize any support from within the US, according to Al Jazeera.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the step reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to fighting terrorism. The BLA, also known as the Majeed Brigade, has carried out deadly attacks, including a March train siege in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The group seeks independence, accusing Islamabad of exploiting the resource-rich but impoverished region.

The move follows similar action against The Resistance Front, tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing for “new offensive operations,” not a ceasefire, ahead of peace talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday.

Citing intelligence reports, Zelensky said Russian forces are redeploying, particularly in the Zaporizhia region, to continue the war. He accused Putin of seeking to present the meeting as a personal victory and stressed that “concessions do not persuade a killer,” rejecting any land-for-peace deal, Al Jazeera reported.

Trump has suggested territory swaps could form part of an agreement but said he will urge Putin to end the war and may include Zelensky in future talks.

The presence of chicken anemia virus (CAV) has been confirmed in Chitwan, following a study conducted by the National Avian Disease Investigation Laboratory in the past three months.

Chief of the Laboratory, Dr Bijay Kumar, confirmed that the virus was detected in poultry samples through rigorous testing. Out of 92 samples tested, 31 (33%) showed signs of infection, which causes immune suppression in chickens.

While the virus is not expected to cause direct or significant harm to human health, it has been shown to affect poultry production, leading to notable economic loss. Dr Kumar emphasized the importance of vaccination as a preventive measure against the virus to protect poultry health.

The virus causes anemia in chickens, denting their growth and overall development. This discovery follows the first confirmed case of CAV in Kathmandu two years ago, highlighting a growing concern within the poultry industry.

In addition, the study revealed that last fiscal year, 785 cases of E. coli and 112 cases of Salmonella were detected out of 1,120 poultry tests. These findings underscore a significant lapse in biosecurity measures across poultry farms.

To mitigate such risks, experts urge immediate steps to strengthen bio security practices, particularly during the transportation of poultry feeds, water, medications, and eggs. Enhanced vigilance in these areas is crucial to ensuring the health and safety of the poultry sector.

Australia's prime minister has accused his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu of being "in denial" over the consequences of the war in Gaza, BBC reported.

Anthony Albanese on Monday announced his country would recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.

Albanese said frustration with the Israeli government had played a role in the move, saying Australians "want to see the killing and the cycle of violence stop".

Israel, under increasing pressure to end the war in Gaza, has said recognising a Palestinian state "rewards terrorism" and Netanyahu called the decision taken by Australia and other allies "shameful,” according to BBC.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 300 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 196, 800 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 198, 100 per tola on Monday.

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 10 and is being traded at Rs 2, 305 per tola.

The meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) are taking place today.

The HoR meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 pm.

In today's HoR meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to present the annual report of the National Dalit Commission, 2080/81 BS.

Likewise, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant is to table the Tilganga Eye University Bill, 2081 to send the bill to the concerned committee for clause-wise discussions. The Tilganga Eye University Bill originated in the National Assembly.

Similarly, the NA meeting is taking place at 1:15 this afternoon.

At the meeting, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey is scheduled to present the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill 2081.

Likewise, a condolence motion is scheduled to be tabled in the meetings of both Houses to express condolence in the demise of the Constituent Assembly (CA) member and former State Minister Khadga Bahadur Basyal.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to the youths on the occasion of the International Youth Day stating that this Day has inspired the youths for making them robust in social, economic, cultural and political sectors.

The PM has stated that the country's future was in the energy, creativity and dreams of youth. "Our positive thoughts, continued efforts and unified behaviors will fulfill our determination to make the nation prosperous," the PM stated in a Facebook post by sharing a message of best wishes on the International Youth Day.

The Day is marked in Nepal and across the globe today with the theme Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.

In Nepal, this Day has been marked since 2073 BS at the call of the National Youth Council. 

According to the UN, a resolution proclaiming August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted by the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1998. The recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the fifty-fourth session of the UN General Assembly in 1999.  The International Youth Day was first marked in 2000. 

The UN has stated that as development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. It added that youths bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With over 65 percent of SDG targets linked to local governance, youth engagement is not a luxury—it is a necessity, the UN stated.