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Three Thai soldiers were injured on Saturday morning when a landmine exploded during a patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai Army reported. The troops were laying barbed wire to strengthen border security at the time. The injured soldiers were quickly evacuated to a local hospital for treatment, Xinhua reported.

The incident follows clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces on July 24 over the disputed border. On August 7, both countries agreed to a ceasefire and signed a deal in Malaysia to maintain current troop levels and avoid escalating tensions.

The Nepali football team defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the second match of the Group 'A' held at Thimpu in Bhutan on Friday.

With this, Nepal gathered four points in the ongoing AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers by playing two matches. In the first match, Nepal drew 1-1 against Bhutan.

Nepal's Sukriya Miya contributed the single goal for the team in the first minute of the additional time of the second half of the match.

Following Nepal's victory on Friday, it still has chances for getting qualified into the AFC Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. However, Saudi Arabia could not make to the next step after its defeat before playing the next match.

Nepal is scheduled to play against North Korea on Sunday. (RSS)

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes on the occasion of Janai Purnima, Rishi Tarpani and Rakshya Bandhan. 

Taking to the social networking site today, PM Oli shared the greetings to all on the Janai Purnima (the festival of sacred thread). 

"Today is Shrawan Shukla Purnima (full moon day). This day we celebrate three cultural festivals – Janai Purnima, Rishi Purnima and Rakshyabandhan. Our ancestors have been observing the day also as a festival of consuming different species of beans to shield from cold after completing crop cultivation", the PM wrote. 

He noted that Janai Purnima is considered a symbol of truth, purity, and self-discipline, while Rakshabandhan is celebrated as a festival that strengthens the bond with loved ones. 

"In honor of the enlightenment given to human civilization by the ancient scholars through their knowledge, Rishi Tarpani is celebrated", Prime Minister Oli added. (RSS)

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vetoed the amended Foreigners Law after the Constitutional Court found key parts unconstitutional. The court struck down restrictions on family reunification and limits on appeals against migration decisions, saying they violated constitutional rights.

The law, aimed at tightening immigration controls amid rising migrant arrivals, has faced criticism for its rushed drafting. The government said it respects the ruling and will revise the law to protect families while addressing migration challenges affecting housing and public services, according to Xinhua.

The Canyon Fire, sparked Thursday near the Ventura-Los Angeles county border, quickly grew to over 5,000 acres, forcing thousands to evacuate. About 28 percent of the fire is contained, with 400 firefighters battling the blaze as it spreads east toward Castaic, according to BBC.

Residents in nearby areas like Santa Clarita are urged to heed evacuation orders and stay alert as temperatures rise toward 100°F (38°C). A firefighter was seriously injured Friday night in an accident while on duty.

The Canyon Fire is one of several burning across California, where hotter, drier conditions linked to climate change have made wildfires more frequent and severe. Earlier this year, the deadly Eaton Fire near Los Angeles killed 31 people, BBC reported.

Israel has rejected international condemnation after approving a plan to take full control of Gaza City. Defence Minister Israel Katz said threats of sanctions would not deter the country’s resolve, calling Israel a “strong, united fist”, BBC reported.

The plan aims to disarm Hamas, free hostages, demilitarize Gaza, and establish a new civil administration. Israeli forces would first secure Gaza City, relocating about one million residents south, followed by further operations.

The move drew criticism from the UN, several countries, and humanitarian groups, warning it would worsen Gaza’s suffering and risk civilian lives. Families of hostages in Israel also expressed deep concern.

The US showed less opposition, with President Trump saying Israel can decide its actions. The conflict, triggered by Hamas’s October attack, has caused heavy casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to BBC.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a landmark peace agreement hosted by US President Donald Trump, aiming to end decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The deal includes reopening key transport routes and establishing diplomatic and economic ties, according to BBC.

The US will help build a transit corridor, the “Trump Route,” linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia—resolving a major sticking point. This summit also marks a shift in regional influence from Russia to the US, with Trump preparing for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.

Eleven foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong have been arrested over suspected illegal abortions, after a 39-year-old collapsed at work and a stillborn foetus was found hidden in her room. Police say abortion pills were brought in from overseas and sold informally, according to BBC.

Five women have been charged, five bailed, and one remains in custody. Abortion in Hong Kong is legal only under strict conditions, generally before 24 weeks. Convictions for child destruction can carry life sentences, while illegal abortion can mean up to seven years in jail.