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The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that Israel’s easing of aid restrictions in Gaza remains vastly insufficient, calling it merely a “drop in the ocean” amid ongoing barriers to life-saving assistance, Al Jazeera reported.

Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on Palestinians waiting for food at two separate sites, killing one person and injuring several others. Meanwhile, 14 more Palestinians, including an infant, have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, France and Saudi Arabia are co-hosting a conference in New York aimed at reviving efforts toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, according to Al Jazeera.

The war in Gaza has so far killed at least 59,733 Palestinians and wounded over 144,000. In Israel, 1,139 people were killed and more than 200 taken hostage during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.

US President Trump is scheduled to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland. The meeting marks their first since Starmer took office, according to BBC.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin now has “10 to 12 days” to reach a peace deal with Ukraine, moving up his earlier 50-day ultimatum. He criticized the lack of progress in the conflict and warned of “very severe tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners if a resolution isn’t reached soon, BBC reported.

A landslide caused by intense rainfall has killed four people and left eight missing near Chengde in Hebei province, Xinhua reported.

In Beijing’s Miyun district, over 4,400 people were evacuated as floods and landslides hit villages, cutting power to more than 10,000 residents.

Flood alerts have been issued in at least 11 provinces, including Beijing and Shanxi, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days.

Authorities have sent emergency teams to Hebei and allocated 50m yuan ($7m) for recovery. Scientists link the surge in extreme weather to climate change and the intensifying East Asian monsoon, according to Xinhua.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 Palestinians across Gaza on Monday, just a day after Israel announced daily pauses in military operations to allow aid deliveries. The strikes occurred outside the declared 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. pause window, according to Firstpost.

Despite easing some restrictions and allowing limited aid, humanitarian groups say it’s not enough to address the growing hunger crisis. Images of starving children have drawn global concern, with US President Donald Trump calling them “terrible.”

Among the dead were a pregnant woman in Muwasi and 11 people, mostly women and children, in Khan Younis. Seven others were killed near a US- and Israeli-backed aid site.

Since October, over 59,800 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Firstpost reported.

North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the US, calling them invasion rehearsals. Kim Yo Jong criticized Seoul’s continued alliance with Washington, despite recent outreach efforts.

South Korea responded, saying it remains committed to peaceful coexistence. Analysts say Pyongyang sees little benefit in engagement while sanctions block economic cooperation, according to Firstpost.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following peace talks in Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the truce would begin at midnight, calling it a crucial step toward restoring peace and stability, BBC reported.

The conflict, which escalated on 24 July after months of rising tensions, has left at least 33 people dead and displaced thousands. The ceasefire comes after US President Trump urged both countries to halt hostilities as a condition for ongoing trade discussions with Washington.

The long-running border dispute traces back over a century to territorial divisions made during the French occupation of Cambodia, according to BBC.

Bimal Paudel has been appointed as the chief registrar of the Supreme Court.

The decision was made today by a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission, according to Spokesperson for Judicial Council, Dr Ashok Kumar Chhetri.

The position became vacant on Sunday following the retirement of Devendra Dhakal upon reaching the age limit of 58.

In other appointments, Man Bahadur Karki has been named the joint registrar of the Supreme Court, while joint attorney Surya Raj Dahal the secretary of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 12. 13 points to close at 2,976. 33 points on Monday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 1. 86 points to close at 515. 74 points.

A total of 44,124,924-unit shares of 321 companies were traded for Rs 19. 36 billion.

Meanwhile, Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 9. 00 percent. Likewise, Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited (BHDC) was the top loser as its price fell by 8. 49 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 94 trillion.