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The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 188, 800 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 188, 300 per tola on Monday.

Similarly, the silver being traded at Rs 1,970 per tola today.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order mandating English proficiency for all commercial truck drivers in the United States, Fox News reported.

The directive, signed on Monday, illustrates trucker’s critical role in supporting the US economy, as well as the need of drivers understanding traffic signs, communicating with officials, and adhering to safety regulations all conducted in English.

According to the Fox News, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will soon announce updated testing and enforcement standards. Drivers who do not fulfill the requirement will be taken out of service.

A US airstrike on a detention center in Houthi-controlled Saada, Yemen, killed at least 68 African migrants and injured 47 others, while the complex appears to have been reduced to ruins, according to the BBC.

The US Central Command acknowledged reports of civilian casualties but did not confirm specifics. The strike is part of a larger assault initiated in mid-March against Houthi forces, with over 800 targets reportedly targeted.

Earlier, Houthi authorities claimed that US bombings on the Ras Isa oil terminal killed 74 civilians, labeling it a "war crime."

The Trump administration will reduce tariffs on foreign auto parts used in US made vehicles and prevent overlapping levies, aiming to support domestic manufacturing.

The policy shift, confirmed by officials and set to be announced Tuesday, comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to Michigan marking his first 100 days in office, according to Reuters.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described it as a "major victory" for US trade policy, rewarding companies that invest in American industry. Automakers will also receive compensation for previous steel and aluminum taxes.

The change comes after industry groups such as General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen warned that anticipated 25% tariffs on imported parts will raise prices, reduce sales, and disrupt the supply chain, Reuters reported.

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over allegations of race-based discrimination in the journal’s article selection process, Reuters reported.

The US Departments of Education and Health and Human Services argue that the Law Review may have violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by favoring submissions from racial minorities. Craig Trainor, the Education Department's acting assistant secretary for civil rights, said the process prioritized race above merit.

Harvard University indicated that it is dedicated to following all federal regulations and will investigate any credible complaints. The Harvard Law Review, a legally autonomous student-run journal, has yet to react, acccording to Reuters.

The probe comes amid Harvard’s ongoing lawsuit against the administration, challenging a freeze on $2.3bn in federal research funding. Harvard argues the freeze, tied to demands for changes in hiring and academic governance, violates its First Amendment rights. A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for July 21 to address the case.

OpenAI has added new shopping tools to ChatGPT, allowing users to see product prices, ratings, and direct purchasing links. The company underlined that recommendations are made independently.

The upgrade brings OpenAI in direct competition with Google, Amazon, and media review sites. It follows the tremendous expansion of ChatGPT's search function, which registered over a billion searches last week, according to BBC.

Additional updates include live sports scores and improved answer citations. The features are rolling out to all users over the next few days.

The head of Israel’s domestic intelligence service, Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, announced his resignation on Monday, stating he would step down on June 15, 2025, after 35 years of service. His retirement comes after a turbulent era, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's effort to dismiss him earlier this year, Reuters reported.

Netanyahu had expressed distrust in Bar, especially amid the ongoing war, with Bar's duties including counter-terrorism and security for government leaders. The attempt to remove Bar triggered significant protests, with critics accusing the administration of weakening major government structures. The Israeli Supreme Court intervened and temporarily halted the dismissal.

Bar had already expressed his intent to resign before his term’s official end, taking responsibility for Shin Bet's failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack, which triggered the Gaza war, as stated by the Reuters.

The controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between Netanyahu’s government and the Israeli security establishment.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned Monday of a possible Indian military incursion following a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, Firstpost reported.

Asif said Pakistan had reinforced its forces and taken strategic decisions in response to the perceived threat. He emphasized that Pakistan would use nuclear weapons only if its existence were directly threatened.

India has blamed Pakistan for the attack at Pahalgam, but Islamabad denies involvement and has called for an independent investigation. Asif emphasized that India's language was becoming more aggressive, and that the Pakistani military had briefed the government on the possibility of escalation, according to the Firstpost.

The attack has heightened tensions between the two countries, who have fought multiple conflicts over the disputed Kashmir region.