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A dozen states have filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade, challenging President Trump’s tariff policy as unconstitutional and economically harmful.

The lawsuit claims that Trump's administration utilized the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs without a valid national emergency, bypassing Congress, which has tariff-setting authority, according to CNN.

Plaintiff states include Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Vermont.

White House spokesperson Kush Desai justified the tariffs, claiming they were required to handle a "national economic emergency ", CNN reported.

The Justice Department has yet to respond.

More than 150 people were injured in Istanbul on Wednesday when a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest in recent years struck the city, causing widespread panic, Reuters reported.

The tremor, which struck Istanbul's European side, caused over 50 aftershocks and was felt as far away as Ankara, Turkey's capital, 275 miles distant. Many inhabitants fled in fear, with 151 hurt after jumping from buildings, though none are in severe condition.

Several earthquakes have struck Istanbul, but this one sounded particularly alarming. Scientists have long warned that a big earthquake might strike the city at any time, and incidents like this serve as sharp reminders of the city's constant vulnerability to its citizens, according to Reuters.

Kathmandu University (KU) has launched a large-scale inter-college sports tournament titled ‘KU Running Shield-2082’, marking a return to organized university-level sporting events after more than a decade. The tournament began on April 18 at the university’s central campus in Dhulikhel and aims to promote extracurricular engagement as part of the university’s broader commitment to student development beyond academics.

Although this is the first edition of the KU Running Shield in its current format, it builds upon KU’s earlier tradition of hosting major sports festivals, says the organizer. The event includes participants from all seven of KU’s constituent schools and 12 affiliated colleges, competing in a range of sports. The competition features track and field events such as the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 5,000 meters, long jump, high jump, and shot put, alongside team sports like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess are also part of the tournament. All events are organized for both male and female participants, ensuring inclusive participation.

The points table remains competitive, with the Kathmandu University School of Law currently in the lead, followed closely by the School of Medical Sciences. Several key finals are yet to take place, and the overall outcome of the tournament remains open.

“There is optimism that the tournament will become an annual event, contributing to the university’s goals of promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and leadership skills among students,” says the organizer. Krishna Sundar Thapa, Associate Director of the Student Welfare Directorate, highlighted the tournament’s importance in providing a platform for holistic student growth, noting that the participation of both constituent schools and affiliated colleges, as well as the inclusion of gender-inclusive events, reflects KU’s aim to foster a dynamic and balanced university experience.

A Russian drone struck a bus transporting workers in eastern Ukraine, killing nine people and injuring more than 40, BBC reported.

The attack took place on Wednesday morning in the south-central city of Marhanets in the Dnipropetrovsk area, across the river from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.

President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as "an egregiously brutal attack - and an absolutely deliberate war crime" against a "ordinary bus...clearly a civilian target."
He stated the majority of the injured were women who worked at a mining and processing company, according to BBC.

The strike came as top Trump officials withdrew from discussions in London between the UK, Europe, and Ukraine aimed at achieving a truce.

Gaza's Health Ministry reported Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 51,305 since the conflict began in October 2023.

According to Al Jazeera, more than 117,000 people have been wounded, with many still trapped under rubble as rescue operations face severe challenges.Israel renewed its military offensive in March despite an earlier ceasefire deal, resulting in nearly 2,000 additional deaths.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes, while the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is examining charges of genocide against Israel.  

The European Union has imposed landmark fines on Apple and Meta, totaling €700m, for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation aimed at limiting Big Tech’s market dominance.

Apple was fined €500m for preventing developers from directing users to cheaper options outside the App Store. It also faces criticism for blocking other app marketplaces and instituting a new developer fee. However, Apple avoided sanctions in a different browser-choice instance by following DMA guidelines, according to Reuters.

Meta received a €200m fine for its “pay-or-consent” model on Facebook and Instagram, which regulators say limits user choice by forcing them to accept tracking or pay for ad-free access.

Both companies criticized the EU’s decision. Apple claims the ruling harms user privacy, while Meta accuses the EU of targeting US firms unfairly, Reuters reported.

The companies have two months to comply or face further sanctions. The Commission says the actions are part of a fair and balanced enforcement of digital competition rules.

London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia have been downgraded and will no longer include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. Rubio intends to delay his visit to UK.

Trump envoy Keith Kellogg will lead the US delegation instead, BBC reported.The meeting on Wednesday will instead be held between senior officials from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the United States, with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosting a bilateral discussion with his Ukrainian counterpart.

The negotiations came amid allegations of a possible agreement allowing Russia to keep occupied Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, which Ukraine firmly rejects. President Zelensky has asked for an unconditional cease-fire as a first step, according to BBC.

The pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war is increasing, but nothing is known about where they are going or whether they will succeed.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

During the conversation, PM Oli expressed sadness over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

The Prime Minister also thanked the Indian government for offering condolences following the incident in which a Nepali citizen also lost his life.

Informing about the telephone conversation held with Indian Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Oli through social media X said that he stands with India in the fight against such terrorist attacks.