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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday briefed the leaders of China, India, and several allies on his recent talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoy over ending the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported.

The calls followed Putin’s meeting in Moscow with envoy Steve Witkoff, after which the Kremlin said a Putin–Trump summit could be held as early as next week. Trump has given Moscow a deadline to agree to peace or face new sanctions.

China’s Xi Jinping welcomed the dialogue, while India’s Narendra Modi thanked Putin for the update despite facing new US tariffs over Russian oil imports. South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa backed peace efforts, and UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed offered his country as a possible summit venue, according to Reuters.

Putin also shared the developments with Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Thousands gathered in Nagasaki on Saturday to mark 80 years since the US atomic bombing that killed tens of thousands in 1945. A moment of silence was held at 11:02 a.m., the time the blast struck, according to Reuters.

Mayor Shiro Suzuki warned that global tensions risk another nuclear disaster and urged world leaders to commit to disarmament. Representatives from 95 countries, including nuclear powers, attended the ceremony.

Survivors, or hibakusha, still face health issues and stigma, but their stories continue to fuel calls for a nuclear-free world. Japan supports disarmament but has not joined the UN treaty banning nuclear weapons, Reuters reported.

North Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along the border, days after South Korea removed its own under President Lee Jae Myung’s policy to ease tensions.

The broadcasts, halted in June, had featured K-pop, news, and unsettling noises, escalating after balloon launches from both sides. Seoul’s military said it is monitoring whether all North Korean devices have been removed, according to Reuters.

Lee has also urged an end to anti-Pyongyang leaflets and offered unconditional talks. The Koreas remain technically at war since the 1950–53 conflict ended without a peace treaty.

Vehicular movement in the Kaligandaki Corridor, which was blocked since last Friday evening following a landslide, has resumed from today morning.

According to the District Police Office, Baglung, the Corridor was completely blocked when a landslide fell in the road along the Corridor Kalakhola of Baglung Municipality-12 in Baglung district at around 7 PM.

Police Inspector Keshav Thapa shared that the Corridor reopened today morning around 10 AM after clearing off the debris using a machine.The southern side of the Baglung district had remained disconnected due to the blockage in the Corridor, one of the national pride projects.

With the Corridor reopened, vehicles traveling to Mustang and Butwal, Bhairahawa and Sunauli among others plying the road along the Corridor have moved towards their destinations, said Inspector Thapa.

According to him, efforts were made to reopen the blocked road last night itself but no avail due to torrential rain. Moreover, landslide falling in the road continuously had hindered the effort.

The debris was removed today morning allowing the stranded passengers head towards their destinations. (RSS)

President Ramchandra Paudel received the Rakshabandan (a sacred thread tied around the wrist) and the Nawayagyopavit (Janai) in accordance with the Vedic rituals on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Janai Purnima festival on Saturday.    

President Paudel along with First Lady Sabita Paudel, received the Rakshabandhan from priest Arjun Neupane at the auspicious hour, according to the Office of President-Shita Niwas.    

The ceremony was held at the Shital Niwas where the President's close relatives were also adorned with the Rakshabandhan.    

The festival of Janai Purnima, also known as 'Rishi Tarpani', is being celebrated across the country today along with Rakshabandhan.    

Earlier today, President Paudel extended best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad and wished them happiness, peace, good health and progress on the same occasion.    

In his message, Paudel expressed his confidence that the festivals celebrated by putting on Janai and Rakshabandhan would further deepen mutual relations and goodwill among Nepalis.    

Emphasizing the importance of such festivals in a culturally diverse country like Nepal, the Head of the State believed that celebration of such festivals would contribute to foster friendship and goodwill among all communities. (RSS)

Mexico’s government is seeking compensation from Adidas, accusing the company of using a traditional Indigenous huarache design without permission. The Oaxaca Slip-On shoe, designed by Willy Chavarria, closely resembles footwear from the village of Villa de Hidalgo Yalalag.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that Indigenous designs are collective property and must be respected. Oaxaca’s governor criticized Adidas for exploiting cultural heritage, saying, “Culture isn’t sold, it’s respected.” Adidas has agreed to meet with local authorities as legal action is being considered, according to Al Jazeera.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino criticized the US Embassy in Brasilia for saying it would “monitor” Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who was sanctioned by the US over alleged abuses linked to his role in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, Xinhua reported.

Dino stressed that foreign embassies should not interfere with Brazil’s judiciary and called for respect of national sovereignty. In response, Brazil’s Foreign Ministry summoned the US Charge d’Affaires to protest and request an explanation.

The low pressure monsoon line is located to the north of the average position in the east, and near Terai in the west.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will generally be cloudy across the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some areas of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and in a few areas of the remaining provinces.

The division has indicated a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Tonight, the weather will generally remain cloudy across the country. According to the division, there is a chance of moderate rainfall in some hilly and Terai regions of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in a few places in the hilly and Terai regions of the remaining provinces.

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and in the Madhesh province. (RSS)