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A Russian strike on Sunday killed 32 people, including two children, and injured many more in the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine.

Ukraine said Russia launched ballistic missiles on Sumy's city Centre on Palm Sunday.

The attack came two days after US ambassador Steve Witkoff visited Russia to speak with its leader, Vladimir Putin, and despite US President Donald Trump's calls for Moscow to cease the war, according to AFP.

Sumy is on the Russian border and has been under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

Rescuers said the strike hit the city centre "right when there were many people on the street."

It is one of the deadliest attacks by Russia in Ukraine in recent months as Moscow pushes on with its more than three-year-long invasion of its neighbor, AFP reported.

Moscow has not yet commented on the strike.

US President, Trump has reiterated his stance that he won't be attending the G20 Summit in November, which is set to be hosted by South Africa in November.

His comments on social media exacerbated tensions between the two countries and drew censure from South African political parties, according to the New York Post.

In an article on Truth Social, Trump reiterated controversial allegations on purported anti-white violence in South Africa, such as that white farmers were being violently persecuted and having their land taken in what he called a "genocide."

Trump asked, “Is this where we want to be for the G20? I don’t think so!”

South Africa currently holds the presidency of the G20, which brings together leaders from the world’s major economies for discussions on global issues, New York Post reported.

At a Group of 20 summit, leaders of state will discuss issues such as handling world hunger, addressing climate change, tackling the impact of tariff wars between powerful nations, and reforming international institutions.  

The gathering will be the first G-20 summit ever held on the African continent.

Nepal suffered a three-run defeat at the hands of Kuwait in the final of Quadrangular T20I Series on Sunday.

In the match played at the Mission Cricket Ground in Mang Kok, the Rhinos managed to score 171 runs at the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs in the chase for 175 runs.

Basir Ahamad top-scored for Nepal at 80 runs off 43 balls with eight boundaries and four sixes before being caught by Clinto Anto in 19. 3 overs.

Similarly, Nandan Yadav contributed 37 runs and opener Asif Sheikh made 21 runs. Other batters failed to score in double digits.

Anudeep Chenthamara took three wickets for Kuwait. Similarly, Yasin Patel and Naveenraj Rajendran claimed two wickets each. Likewise, Mohammad Aslam took one wicket.

Earlier, Kuwait, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, scored 174 runs losing seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

Opener Ravija Sandaruwan scored highest 63 runs off 36 balls for Kuwait hitting six boundaries and four sixes. Another opener Clinto Anto made 26 runs, Meet Bhavsar 16 and Usman Patel 23 runs.

Captain Mohammad Aslam remained unbeaten on 13 and Naveenraj Rajendran on eight.

Nandan Yadav and Sompal Kami took two wickets each while Karan KC and Kushal Bhurtel claimed one wicket each.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 8. 84 points to close at 2,661.86 points on Sunday.

The sensitive index, however, surged by 0. 46 points to close at 446. 50 points.

A total of 13,189,328-unit shares of 322 companies were traded for Rs 6. 28 billion.

Meanwhile, Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited (NMIC) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) was the top loser with its price dropped by 10. 00 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 42 trillion.

Sixty-five bridges have been constructed in Karnali Province in the last 21 months.

According to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development, 23 RCC bridges and 42 suspension bridges have been constructed during this period. Six suspension bridges have been constructed from July to December of the current fiscal year.

Spokesperson at the Ministry, Ramesh Subedi, said that motorable bridges have been constructed on five roads. Four suspension bridges have been constructed in Humla and two in Kalikot. Similarly, one motorable bridge each has been constructed in Surkhet, Jajarkot, Kalikot, Mugu and Salyan.

Spokesperson Subedi said that 21.45 kilometers of roads have been blacktopped in the last nine months of the current fiscal year itself while 95 kilometers were blacktopped during the last 21 months.

He said that 205 kilometers of roads have been graveled and track opened on 525 kilometers of fair-weather roads during this period. 

Approval has been given for the construction of eight new motorable bridges for the fiscal year 2081/82 BS.

Similarly, consent has been given for the construction of a Bailey bridge. A multi-year contract has been initiated by ensuring resources for the construction of 41 new suspension bridges.

Source has been ensured for construction of one road, two bridges and two suspension bridges in Rukum-West.

Likewise, the construction of three Bailey bridges in Jajarkot has been started with the assurance of resources and the Nalgad Hydroelectricity Project has also started the construction of the bridge at Khara between Barekot and Nalgad Municipalities.

The financial resources for 11 projects have been ensured in Surkhet. Among the 11 projects are construction of four suspension bridges, four roads, two roads and bridges and one other structure.

Budget has been ensured for construction of two motorable bridges and eight suspension bridges in Dailekh.

Source has been ensured for only six projects in Mugu. The Ministry Spokesperson Subedi said the budget has been ensured for three projects in Humla, eight projects in Dolpa, four projects in Jajarkot, three projects in Kalikot, eight in Dailekh, seven in Salyan and four projects in Jumla.

According to Spokesperson Subedi, the sources have been ensured for a total 61 projects in Karnali Province in the current fiscal year.

In the past couple of years, Kathmandu has been steadily climbing the charts of the world’s most polluted places. Recently, it topped the list with an AQI of over 280, beating India’s New Delhi which has frequently been the most polluted city in the world. Blame the forest fires, vehicle emissions, or scattered to little rainfall, the fact remains that our air quality is declining and our health is suffering. The effects of air pollution can be immediate, from runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat etc., to long-term problems like chronic respiratory illnesses or heart diseases. Though tackling air pollution needs policy level intervention, it doesn’t mean we can’t take some important steps to reduce its impact on a personal level. Here are some ways you can improve air quality at home.

Bring in the greens

Add plants to your space as these look good and work to trap pollutants and dust as well. Keep a couple of large foliage by the door and windows. Snake plants and Peace Lily are great indoor air purifiers. Aloe Vera also works really well to neutralize odor. You might not have much space to have a full-fledged indoor garden but some big pots and planters will do the job just as well. You can also hang pothos and ivy from little jars kept on shelves.

Keep it clean

Vacuuming the carpets and rugs at least once a week can help tackle dust that has settled in the house. You can also opt for hard-surface flooring like tiles and laminates instead of wall-to-wall carpeting to cut down on allergens. It’s also a good idea to regularly clean the drapes and bedding which are items that attract dust and allergens. Indoor hygiene can cut down dust and dander and reduce pollutants. And while you are at it, it would be a good idea to clear clutter as that also traps dust.

Ventilate your space

Most of us keep the windows closed to keep dust away but that’s a bad idea as stale air circulates in closed spaces and that can potentially lead to mold and dampness. Open the windows from time to time to allow fresh air to circulate. Use an exhaust fan in the kitchen while cooking to remove fumes and other vapors that could contaminate the air. If you are concerned about direct breeze, opt for light sheer curtains to have a layer of filtering on the windows.

Invest in an air purifier

Bringing an air purifier into your home is perhaps the most effective way to combat indoor air pollution. These come equipped with HEPA filters that remove as much as 99 percent of harmful particles from the air. There are many kinds available in the market these days, from small ones you can use in the car or a bedroom to larger ones that can purify the air in an entire flat. HEPA filters can even remove flu virus particles from the air making it a great investment for your overall health.

At least 745 people have died from disaster-related incidents across the country in the last one year. 

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, a total of 8,861 disaster related incidents occurred and 745 people were killed in such incidents in one year. 

Similarly, 69 people went missing and 1,702 sustained injuries in such incidents, said Authority Spokesperson, Ram Bahadur KC.

Disaster related incidents affected 18,991 households and property worth Rs 3.13 billion was damaged during the period. 

According to the Authority, the highest number of people (351) lost their lives from landslides, 97 from flood, 78 from lightning and 77 from fire incidents.  

Similarly, eight people died from incidents induced by heavy rainfall, 43 from wildlife attack, 24 from altitude sickness, 23 from air crash, 19 from snakebite, 10 from forest fire, seven from storm, one from boat collapse and seven others from other reasons.

Likewise, 48 people went missing in landslides, 18 in floods and three in avalanches. 

While studying the number of disaster related incidents, the highest number of fire incidents took place this year. As per the record of the incidents from April 12, 2024 to April 11, 2025, 4,145 fire incidents occurred followed by forest fire (1,195) and 1,005 landslide incidents. 

Similarly, 418 incidents cause by flood, 568 incidents by heavy rainfall, 418 incidents by lightning, 477 incidents of wildlife attack, 111 incidents of altitude sickness, two aircraft crashes, 84 incidents of snakebite, 349 incidents of storm, one of boat collapse, six incidents of snow avalanche, 74 incidents of earthquake, one of hailstone and seven others disaster related incidents were occurred during the period, added Authority.

The United States of America Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has sent out a strong message to immigrants over US visas.

In an editorial published by Fox News, He noted that US visas are a luxury rather than a right intended for those who contribute to the country's improvement, not its destruction, as previously indicated.

In response to President Donald Trump's administration's policies on illegal immigration, Marco stated that US law establishes clear guidelines for who can and cannot enter the United States.

"These regulations must be applied to all of the millions of visa applicants worldwide each year," he said, referring to US consulate officials.

This comes as a US judge ruled in favor of Trump’s administration’s immigration policy.

Many foreign students were forced to leave the United States within days after Trump revoked their visas, Fox News reported.