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How can young adults navigate the challenge of asserting their independence while maintaining a respectful and understanding relationship with their parents, especially when parents continue to view them as children out of love, habit, or concern? How can understanding parent’s perspectives open trust and communication between them and their children?

Answered by Rika Rijal, consultant psychiatrist

It’s a common experience: no matter how old you are, parents often find it hard to stop seeing you as their little one. This comes from love, habit, and sometimes worry, but it can feel frustrating when you’re trying to assert your independence.

The first step is to recognize their perspective. For your parents, caring and guiding you has been a lifelong role. Their overprotectiveness is not necessarily a lack of respect—it’s often their way of showing concern. Understanding this can help you approach the situation with patience rather than anger.

Next, practice open communication. Instead of confronting them with, “Stop treating me like a child,” try gentle but firm statements: “I value your advice, but I’d like to make this decision for myself.” Framing it as a request for trust rather than rejection reduces defensiveness.

Equally important is consistency. If you want your parents to see you as an adult, show them through your actions—be responsible with finances, follow through on commitments, and own your choices. Parents are more likely to ease their control when they see maturity in practice.

Lastly, remember that change takes time. Parents often need to adjust gradually to your adulthood, just as you once adjusted to theirs during adolescence. A balance of respect for their feelings and assertion of your independence creates space for a healthier, more equal relationship.

Growing up doesn’t mean cutting ties—it means reshaping them. With patience, dialogue, and responsibility, you can help your parents see you not as a child to be directed, but as an adult to be trusted.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered swift action after a major US immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia led to the arrest of over 300 South Koreans, among about 475 workers detained, Reuters reported.

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said a special task force has been set up and that he may travel to Washington to seek answers. “I feel heavy responsibility for the arrests of our citizens,” he told an emergency meeting.

The mass detention, the largest of its kind in US history, comes amid existing strains in US–South Korea ties over trade and investment. Footage released by US authorities showed workers shackled as they were taken away, adding to public concern in Seoul, according to Reuters.

Police in London arrested dozens of demonstrators on Saturday for showing support for Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian activist group recently banned by the UK government under terrorism laws. Officers said the arrests were made to prevent public disorder after the group urged people to defy restrictions, Reuters reported.

The government outlawed Palestine Action in July after members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged aircraft. The group campaigns against British arms sales to Israel and accuses the UK of complicity in what it calls Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Its supporters dismiss the ban as political repression.

China has denounced the passage of Canadian and Australian naval vessels through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate provocation that endangers regional security. The People’s Liberation Army said its forces tracked and warned the ships during their transit, according to Reuters.

Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed it monitored the movement and deployed assets to maintain stability.

Beijing insists the strait falls under its jurisdiction, while Taiwan and its allies, including US., regard it as international waters and stress freedom of navigation.

The incident comes amid growing Chinese military pressure on Taiwan, marked by frequent drills around the island. Ottawa and Canberra have yet to respond to Beijing’s criticism, Reuters reported.

Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has announced that it will now provide Alteplase injections free of cost to patients with symptoms of stroke.     

According to Dr Rajan Pandey, Chief Consultant Physician and Head of the Department of Medicine at the hospital, if stroke patients receive the injection within a critical window, their chances of recovery significantly increase.     

“If patients can be brought to the hospital within four and a half hours of the onset of stroke symptoms, this injection can greatly improve their chances of recovery,” he added.     

As a single vial of the injection costs approximately Rs 100,000, it is not easily affordable for many. Therefore, the hospital's decision to offer it free of charge is expected to benefit marginalized and economically disadvantaged families.     

In the first phase, the hospital has received 20 vials of the injection, which will be enough to treat around seven patients, according to Dr Nirajan Subedi, Chief Medical Superintendent of Bheri Hospital.     

Although this injection is already being provided free of cost at other government hospitals such as those in Bharatpur and Kathmandu, it had not been available at Bheri Hospital until now.     

This development follows the recent issuance of new guidelines by the Ministry of Health for the treatment and management of stroke patients. The primary objective of the guidelines is to ensure timely and quality care for stroke patients, while also emphasizing public awareness factor as well. (RSS)

Day two of the CPN (UML) Second Statute Convention, underway at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre, continued with panel discussions on various reports presented earlier during the convention.     

According to Rajendra Gautam, Chief of the UML Publicity Department, ten panels have been formed based on provincial, valley, and central party structures to hold the discussions. The Koshi Province panel has already concluded its discussions and begun drafting its report.     

Leaders from the respective panels are expected to present their reports tomorrow. Party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will address the feedback from the panel discussions. If any issues remain unresolved, they will be settled through voting before the party statute is prepared in an integrated manner.     

The convention is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, Sunday. (RSS)

Reuters has removed a short video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing the possibility of humans living to 150. The footage, recorded during a Beijing military parade, was licensed from China Central Television (CCTV).

CCTV later withdrew the license, citing breaches of the agreement and claiming Reuters misrepresented the content. Reuters said it removed the video because it no longer had legal permission, while defending the accuracy of its reporting.

CCTV, its global arm CGTN, and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately comment.

President Donald Trump has warned that Venezuelan jets flying close to US naval vessels risk being shot down if they endanger American forces. The statement follows reports of Venezuelan aircraft approaching a US ship off South America for the second time in two days, BBC reported.

The warning comes after a US strike destroyed what officials called a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel, killing 11 people. Trump accused President Nicolas Maduro of enabling drug trafficking and sheltering the Tren de Aragua gang, which Washington designates a terrorist group.

Maduro rejected the allegations, insisting Venezuela wants dialogue but “demands respect,” while warning against escalation. He also dismissed US claims as attempts at regime change.

Meanwhile, the US has boosted its presence in the Caribbean, deploying extra naval forces, marines, and 10 F-35 jets to Puerto Rico. Trump said the move reflects a tougher stance against drug flows from Venezuela.

According to BBC, US has long accused Maduro of narco-trafficking, with Trump recently doubling the reward for his capture to $50m whereas Maduro denies all charges.