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Yemen’s Houthi group fired a hypersonic missile at Israel’s Jaffa area on Saturday. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea claimed it “achieved its objectives,” prompting residents to flee to shelters, Xinhua reported.

The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the missile, and authorities reported no casualties. Air raid sirens alerted millions across central Israel, including Tel Aviv.

Sarea vowed continued strikes in support of Palestinians in Gaza and condemned Israeli attacks on Yemen, which recently killed at least 46 civilians and injured 165 in Sanaa and al-Jawf.

Public transport services in the Kathmandu Valley, which had remained halted since Tuesday due to Gen Z demonstrations, resumed on Saturday.     

Superintendent of Police Deepak Giri, Spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, confirmed the resumption of services this morning.     

Only a few public vehicles were seen on the roads on Friday. However, there has been a noticeable increase in both vehicle movement and passenger activity today. Public buses have already left for Kathmandu from Chitwan, and more vehicles are expected to depart the Valley for other districts later this evening, he added.     

Following the violent turn of the Gen Z demonstrations, a curfew was ordered by the Nepal Army on Tuesday, along with subsequent extension and prohibitory orders. The curfew was officially lifted this morning. (RSS)

Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited the National Trauma Centre to take stock of the youths who were injured during the recent Gen Z demonstrations and are receiving treatment there.     

During the Prime Minister's visit, Centre's Chief Dr Badri Rijal told the Prime Minister that 36 were admitted to the facility, six in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with two in a critical condition.     

He added that although some patients have been prescribed surgery, immediate procedures may not be possible due to the severity of their injuries.     

A total of 51 people died while over thousands sustained injuries during the two-day nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations including in the Kathmandu Valley.     

 The demonstrations led to the constitution of the interim government under the leadership of Sushila Karki and the subsequent dissolution of the parliament with a mandate for holding the elections to the House of the Representatives on coming March 5, 2026. (RSS)

Chief Advisor to the Bangladeshi Government, Prof Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. In his congratulatory message today, he wished for her successful term as the Nepal's Interim Prime Minister.     

Stating that taking on the responsibility of Prime Minister during adverse circumstances in the country reflects the trust and confidence of the Nepali people on her, Chief Advisor Yunus expressed his belief that Nepal will find a path towards development, peace, and stability under the capable leadership of Prime Minister Karki.     

Expressing his willingness to work closely with Prime Minister Karki, who also owns the responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chief Advisor Yunus expressed confidence that the long-standing relationship between Bangladesh and Nepal founded on mutual respect and cooperation will continue to grow stronger.     

He also paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the protests and wished a speedy recovery of the injured. (RSS)

The Nepali Congress has stated that the dissolution of Parliament is contrary to the vision of the Constitution and the interpretation of the Supreme Court.     

The meeting of the Central Working Committee of the party held on Friday night regarding the latest developments in the country decided that the dissolution of Parliament is not in accordance with the Constitution, while concluding that the move has undermined democratic achievements.     

Coordinated by Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka the meeting was attended by the provincial chairs, chief ministers and leaders of the provincial parliamentary parties of all seven provinces as well as invitees.     

The Congress has urged that the unpleasant and unprecedented incidents that took place on September 8 and 9 should be investigated and that the constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly and its achievements should be safeguarded.     

To prevent the situation from deteriorating further and to prevent the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal from going outside of the parth, the Nepali Congress has decided to play a leading role for the sake of peace, democracy, progress and prosperity in consultation with other political parties and civil society, reads the statement issued by Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel. (RSS)

Life of general public has become normal throughout the country with the formation of the new government 

The curfew and prohibitory orders which had been enforced in different parts of the country for some days following the Gen Z protests have been lifted. 

Almost all people have returned to their routine works and businesses. Happiness is visibly seen in the faces of the people, including the youth. 

The law and order situation is turning normal. In response to the demands of the new generation that has immoderately pushed the agenda of combating corruption and promoting good governance, a new government has been formed under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. 

The newly-formed government is mandated to conduct elections within the stipulated timeframe and transfer the power to live up to the aspirations of the commoners. (RSS)

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, saw tens of thousands join a pro-Palestinian rally on Saturday, making it the largest demonstration of its kind in the country since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, Reuters reported.

Organizers estimated around 50,000 participants, while police put the figure at 20,000. Marchers carried Palestinian flags and banners with slogans like “Don’t normalize genocide” and “Stand with Palestine,” calling on the government to impose sanctions on Israel.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon previously condemned Israeli actions in Gaza as “utterly appalling” and indicated New Zealand was considering recognition of a Palestinian state. According to Reuters, the protest ended peacefully, with no arrests reported.

Twelve Pakistani soldiers were killed on Saturday when militants ambushed a military convoy in South Waziristan near the Afghan border, Reuters reported.

The army said 13 militants were also killed in the ensuing clash, while four others were injured. Helicopters were later deployed to evacuate the wounded.

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility, saying its fighters seized weapons and drones. Islamabad accused the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the group, an allegation Kabul denies.

Militant violence in Pakistan has surged since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, according to Reuters.