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Naaya Aayam Multi-disciplinary Institute (NAMI) held its convocation ceremony at Hotel Yak and Yeti, marking the graduation of 90 students from its undergraduate programs in Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Business Administration, and Environmental Science. The programs are run in affiliation with the University of Northampton (UoN), UK, for over a decade.

The event was chaired by Captain Rameshwar Thapa, with Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba as the chief guest. NAMI’s Academic Head, Nischal Khadka, opened the ceremony, encouraging graduates to move forward with purpose and resilience.

In her address, Deuba highlighted the role of modern technology in preparing students for future challenges. Chairperson Thapa also congratulated the graduates, acknowledging their academic and personal growth.

China on Monday released a white paper detailing its national security strategy for the new era, aiming to clarify its security approach and foster international understanding.

The white paper presents a comprehensive framework based on a holistic security paradigm, promoting China as a source of stability in the face of global uncertainty. It focuses on preserving national sovereignty, encouraging high-quality growth, and protecting political and public security, according to Xinhua.

Rooted in Xi Jinping Thought, the strategy prioritizes people’s security, national interests, and political stability. It integrates development with security and highlights reform, innovation, and system modernization as key drivers.

The document also introduces the Global Security Initiative, advocating shared global security, true multilateralism, and a more equitable international security governance framework, Xinhua reported.

China presents its security model as a stabilizing force, contributing to global peace and development while advancing national rejuvenation.

Palestinian and UN officials warned Sunday of a worsening health crisis in Gaza as Israel's blockade continues. The Gaza health ministry claimed that 64 percent of medical supplies are depleted, with 43 percent of key medicines completely unavailable, according to Xinhua.

Hospitals are straining to manage an increasing number of critically ill individuals, while thousands of children await urgent surgery. Severe shortages of assistive devices and the inability to access treatment outside Gaza are worsening conditions for the disabled.

The Eye Hospital in Gaza warned of an imminent halt to surgeries due to lack of equipment. The UN said the ongoing blockade is causing irreversible harm, with thousands of aid trucks unable to enter, Xinhua reported.

Since March, over 2,700 Palestinians have been killed and over 7,500 injured. Food shortages forced the World Central Kitchen to cease operations, raising the risk of starvation, particularly among children.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that nuclear talks with the US in Oman have grown "more serious and frank," with discussions focusing on concrete suggestions. The most recent discussion lasted three hours, and both sides agreed to continue negotiations, according to Xinhua.

President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed US efforts to remove Iran's nuclear facilities as "unacceptable." He underlined Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology, citing potential applications in healthcare and industry.

US authorities continue to push for the demolition of Iran's key nuclear sites, despite Iran's insistence that its program is entirely civilian and non-military, Xinhua reported.

Sudanese authorities announced on Sunday that a massive fire at fuel tanks in Port Sudan had been extinguished, and electricity was gradually restored across the Red Sea State following recent drone assaults.

The Civil Defense Forces stated that the blaze was tough to control because of enormous oil reserves. The state electrical provider said that power has been restored to impacted areas, according to Xinhua.

The attacks are part of intensified drone strikes by the RSF targeting SAF-controlled infrastructure amid ongoing conflict since April 2023.

Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, two weeks before India's Test tour of England starts on June 20. The 36-year-old played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, according to  BBC.

Kohli also led India in 68 Tests, winning 40, the highest of any Indian captain. His final Test century came in November, against Australia.

In a statement, Kohli said the decision “wasn’t easy” but felt “right,” adding that the format had tested and shaped him, BBC reported.

He retired from T20Is in 2024 but will continue playing ODIs.

President Donald Trump will go to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 15 to secure large Gulf investments amidst a slowing US economy. The trip begins in Riyadh, where Trump will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attend a summit of Gulf leaders, Reuters reported.

A US-Saudi investment forum on May 13 will feature CEOs from top firms including BlackRock, Alphabet, and Citigroup. Trump aims to attract sovereign wealth funds to support US jobs and manufacturing, reinforcing his “America First” agenda.

The visit follows the first US GDP decline in three years, driven by new tariffs and global trade disruptions, as stated by Reuters.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the EU on Monday to discuss continued support for Ukraine and enhanced regional defence cooperation, according to Reuters.

The discussions take place before Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with EU leaders on May 19 to discuss improving trade relations after Brexit and securing a new defense agreement.

Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions targeting those aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move follows a joint visit to Kyiv by leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Poland to support Ukraine’s call for a 30-day ceasefire, backed by US President Donald Trump, Reuters reported.

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has subsequently suggested holding direct peace negotiations with Ukraine.