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The Government of Nepal handed over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar.

A team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had reached Myanmar to hand over relief materials, including food, medicine, clothes, and tents among others to the quake-affected people.

Earlier, the Cabinet meeting had decided to send relief materials to the quake-victims in Myanmar.

Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tapas Adhikari informed that the materials collected under the joint initiative of the Government of Nepal and the private sector have been handed over to the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.

He added that the Government of Nepal provided assistance as a relief for the people of Myanmar.

The Government of Myanmar will distribute the materials provided by the Government of Nepal to the affected people.

Meanwhile, Nepal's Ambassador to Myanmar Harish Chandra Ghimire informed that a team of Nepal Army has been helping the Government of Myanmar in carrying out rescue operations and providing humanitarian assistance.

He informed that the Nepal Army has treated more than 1, 300 patients so far. He pointed out that there are millions of Nepali speakers in Myanmar.

The deadliest 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on Friday killed more than 3, 600 people and injured thousands. According to the Nepal Embassy, 18 non-resident Nepalis have died in the earthquake, while 10-15 people are missing.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are off to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Miami scored three consecutive goals on Wednesday, two of which were scored by Messi, to overcome a 2-0 deficit and win its two-game, total-goal-wins series against rival MLS club Los Angeles Football club. LAFC entered Wednesday's game with a narrow, 1-0 aggregate lead owing to their triumph last week in Southern California, according to Fox Sports.

In contrast to the UEFA Champions League, which eliminated the away goals tiebreaker a few seasons ago, Concacaf, which encompasses North and Central America as well as the Caribbean, continues to employ this contentious method to determine the winner in the event that clubs are tied after 180 minutes. Long's goal from distance meant that the series would not go to extra time even if Miami scored two goals in a row.

But Messi scored a sensational goal just before halftime to give Miami some hope, Fox Sports reported.

Noah Allen, a 20-year-old native of Florida, opened the second half with a 2-2 aggregate score. Then, Messi was sent to the penalty spot after a LAFC handball with six minutes of regular time left. Miami is headed to the final four for the first time in the club's history after the greatest of all time made a perfect 12-yard field goal.

The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Thursday, setting a new historical record.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 5, 700 per tola to reach Rs 181, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 175, 400 per tola on Wednesday.

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 65 and is being traded at Rs 1, 900 per tola.

Nepal defeated Kuwait by six wickets in their second match of the Quadrangular T20I series on Thursday. This is the second consecutive win for Nepal.

In the match played at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, Nepal, riding on the opening partnership of 127 runs between Asif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel, achieved the target of 186 runs set by Kuwait in 18. 5 over losing four wickets.

Bhurtel scored highest 81 runs off 50 balls for Nepal hitting six boundaries and six sixes. Sheikh made 53 runs with two fours and four sixes.

Dipendra Singh Airee contributed 31 runs off 12 balls to turn the match in Nepal’s favor.

Captain Rohit Paudel remained unbeaten on four and Gulsan Jha on Nine.

Yasin Patel claimed two wickets for Kuwait. Similarly, Mohammad Aslam and Mohammad Shafiq took one wicket each.

Earlier, Kuwait, who were invited to strike first after losing the toss, posted 185 runs.

Opener Clint Anto top-scored for Kuwait with 41 runs hitting four boundaries and two sixes. Another opener Ravija Sandaruwan made 26 runs.

Similarly, Meet Bhavsar contributed 35, Usman Patel 13 and Bilal Tahir scored 32.

Likewise, skipper Mohammad Aslam remained unbeaten on 17 and Yasin Patel on 3 runs.

Sompal Kami took three wickets for Nepal. Mandan Yadav claimed two wickets and Lalit Rajbansi and Kushal Bhurtel took one wicket each.

Earlier on Wednesday, Nepal defeated Qatar by eight wickets.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced it will begin screening immigrants' social media for evidence of antisemitic activity as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin examining the social media behavior of immigrants seeking benefits, including those applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students, and those affiliated with educational institutions "linked to antisemitic activity." The guidance becomes effective immediately, according to the announcement, Reuters reported.

The announcement came after a notice last month regarding a Department of Homeland Security proposal to gather social media handles from anyone applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship in accordance with Trump's executive order. The public and federal agencies have until May 5 to submit feedback.

Since Trump took office, there have been a growing number of attempted deportations against foreign-born students who joined pro-Palestinian protests or expressed criticism of Israel, according to Reuters.

The agency stated that while adjudicating immigration benefit claims, it will examine social media information that "endorses, espouses, promotes, or supports antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, or other antisemitic activity as a negative factor."

USCIS defines extremists and terrorist aliens as individuals who support "antisemitic terrorism, violent antisemitic ideologies and antisemitic terrorist organizations." It specifically mentions Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

A woman died and seven others sustained injuries after being struck by lightning in Doti district on Wednesday night.

Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Doti, Binod Sharma, said the deceased has been identified as Kamala Nagari (33) of Dallekh of Sayal Rural Municipality-6.

Similarly, Kamala's 10-year-old daughter Tara, eight-year-old son Abishek, six-year-old son Abi and three-month son Shankar were injured in the incident.

The lightning coupled with rain, storm and hailstone hit them when they were inside the house.

Likewise, Tara Nagari (40), Kali Damai (80) and six-year-old Khusi Nagari, daughter of Bhim Nagari, of the same place were also injured in the incident, he added.

Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow's triumph Day Parade on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.

The invitation was confirmed by Andrey Rudenko, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister. This comes in the midst of speculation that PM Modi may skip the event, Firstpost reported.This suggests that PM Modi's visit is now being discussed between the two countries, with Moscow hoping that the Indian Prime Minister will attend the high-profile event.

Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year's Victory Day parade.In January 1945, the Soviet Army launched an offensive against Germany, according to Firstpost.

For the first time in almost five years, Prime Minister Modi traveled to Russia in July 2024. At an economic conclave in 2019, he traveled to Vladivostok, a place in the far east.
PM Modi invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to India during the most recent visit and Putin has already accepted.

However, the dates of Putin's visit have not been revealed yet.
 

China has announced new tariffs of 84% on the US, in a response to US president Donald Trump’s trade war that will raise fears of further escalation.

According to Reuters, the Chinese ministry of finance has declared that taxes on US imports will increase to 84% beginning Thursday, up from 34% previously announced.

On Wednesday, Trump imposed 104% tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States. China's announcement describes Mr. Trump's tariffs as "a mistake on top of a mistake".

Stock markets fell further on China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs, Reuters reported.

The FTSE 100 is down 3.4%. The Stoxx 600 index, which monitors Europe's largest corporations, is now down 4.2%. Germany’s Dax has fallen 3.4% today, while France’s Cac 40 has dropped 3.4%.