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The World Health Organization approved a motion allowing the Palestinian flag to be flown at its headquarters, following a vote at its annual assembly. The proposal passed with 95 votes in favor, four against, and 27 abstentions.

Brought forward by China, Pakistan, and others, the move is seen as a symbolic step toward broader international recognition of Palestinian statehood, Reuters reported.

Israel rejected the resolution, describing it as a threat to legal standards. The United States, which intends to leave the WHO, did not participate in the vote.

Palestinians presently have observer status at the WHO and were recently granted access to worldwide health alerts under WHO standards, according to Reuters.

Two persons died and another sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident at Amrasa Jungle of Madhyabindu Municipality-7 in Nawalparasi on Tuesday.

Two of the three persons riding the motorbike (Lu 9 Pa 8116) declared dead upon reaching the hospital. They were heading towards Chormara from Amrasaa when the rider lost control of the bike and met with an accident this morning, DSP Yadav Dhakal of the District Police Office, Nawalparasi said.

The deceased have been identified as Nubin Kumal (24) and Radim Midhun (22) of Chormara. Manish Ghartimagar (28) of Madhyabindu-7, Bardaghat Municipality was critically injured in the incident.

Incapacitated in the accident, all of them were rushed to the Madhyabindu Province Hospital but doctors pronounced Kumal Maidhun dead on arrival.

Ghartimagar has been referred to New Medical College, Chitwan for further treatment.

Impact of westerly and local winds is in effect in the country at present.

There is a partial impact of the wind with water vapor emanating from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The weather service predicted generally cloudy weather in the hilly region of the country while other places will be partly cloudy. Similarly, some parts of the hilly region and one to two places of other areas will have light rainfall coupled with lightning and thunder.

Similarly, high hills and mountainous belts will have light rains and snowfall today.

In the coming night, the hilly belts of the country and Madhes, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces will have partially to generally cloudy weather while rest of the places clear weather.

The economic survey is being presented at the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is scheduled to present the economic survey for the fiscal year, 2025/26 in the Parliament meeting, according to the Federal Parliament Secretariat.

The HoR is meeting at 11 am.

As per schedule, related ministers will be furnishing responses to the lawmakers' queries relating to culture, tourism and civil aviation; energy and irrigation; and forest and environment.

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Nawal Kishor Saha Sudi is tabling the bill on child rights (first amendment), 2082.

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Panta will be tabling a proposal, seeking consideration on a bill relating to Tilganga Eye University, 2081.

General Secretary at Parliament Secretariat Padma Prasad Pandey shared this information.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged US lawmakers to reject a proposed tax on remittances sent from the United States to Mexico. She cited a 1992 US-Mexico treaty that prohibits double taxation, calling the proposal discriminatory and harmful.

Sheinbaum noted that Mexican migrants, regardless of legal status, contribute greatly to the US economy and already pay taxes. Only around 20 percent of their revenue is paid in remittances, Xinhua reported.

Experts warn that such a tax could drive migrants to use informal channels, fueling black market activity. Mexican lawmakers and advocacy groups are actively campaigning against the measure.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa on Monday for a two-day state visit aimed at reaffirming Canada’s sovereignty and constitutional ties to the Crown.

They were welcomed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Governor General Mary Simon, and Indigenous leaders. The tour involves public appearances and a ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall, according to BBC.

On Tuesday, the King will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Parliament, the first by a reigning monarch in Canada since 1977, outlining the priorities of the new government.

The visit comes amid tensions with the United States, where President Donald Trump has suggested Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st US state. Prime Minister Carney has strongly rejected the claim, BBC reported.

The royal presence is seen as a symbolic reaffirmation of Canada’s independence and its constitutional monarchy.

A car collided with a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday, injuring 27 people, including four children. Two people, one youngster and one adult, are still in serious condition. The accident happened approximately ten minutes after the team's open-top bus passed through the area, according to BBC.

Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle needing to be rescued by firefighters. Twenty others were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool, believed to be the driver. The incident is not being treated as terrorism, and no other suspects are being sought.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes “appalling.” Liverpool FC said it is in contact with police and offered support to those affected, BBC reported.

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is considering reallocating $3bn in government research grants from Harvard University to trade schools as part of a larger push to reform federal support for higher education, according to Reuters.

The Trump administration recently blocked the funds, alleging a misalignment of agency priorities. Harvard has launched a lawsuit, arguing that the move breaches constitutional safeguards and jeopardizes academic independence.

A federal judge also temporarily stopped the administration's attempt to prevent Harvard from enrolling overseas students, which the university claimed would harm nearly 7,000 visa holders.

The administration is also reviewing Harvard’s tax-exempt status and investigating alleged discrimination in its hiring practices. Harvard denies any violations, Reuters reported.