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The United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen, after Saudi Arabia backed a demand from the Yemeni presidential council for them to leave within 24 hours, BBC reported. 

The Emirati announcement followed an air strike by a Saudi-led military coalition on what it said was a weapons shipment for UAE-backed separatist forces in the southern port of Mukalla.

The UAE denied the shipment contained weapons and expressed "deep regret" at the Saudi accusations, according to BBC. 

Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest, BBC reported. 

The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on the open market.

Since then, videos verified by BBC Persian have shown demonstrations in the cities of Karaj, Hamedan, Qeshm, Malard, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Shiraz and Yazd. Police were also seen using tear gas in an attempt to disperse demonstrators, according to BBC. 

Russia, the US and Ukraine agree that a deal on ending almost four years of full-scale war is edging closer but, in the words of President Donald Trump, "one or two very thorny, very tough issues" remain, BBC reported. 

Two of the trickiest issues in Washington's 20-point plan involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

The Kremlin agrees with Trump that negotiations are "at a final stage", and Zelensky's next step is to meet European leaders in France on 6 January, but any one of the sticking points could jeopardise a deal, according to BBC. 

Gandaki Province has a total of 1. 87  million voters for the elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5. 

According to Province Election Office, Pokhara, the highest voters are in Kaski district which is 308,572.  Similarly, Manang has recorded the lowest number of voters standing at 7,000.

There are 248,819 voters in Syangja, 254,397 voters in Tanahu, 268,526 voters in Nawalpur, 229,058 in Gorkha and 193,181 in Baglung.

Likewise, Lamjung has 137,124 voters while 125,466 voters in Parbat, 86,397 voters in Myagdi and 11,338 voters in Mustang, shared Information Officer Rudra Prasad Neupane. 

Of the total voters in Gandaki Province, 914,535 are men, 955,516 are women and 14 are others. Gandaki province has 1,297 voting centres and 2,396 polling stations. 

The Election Commission had collected the voters' name lists from September 26-November 21 targeting the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5. 

There were 1. 66 million  in Gandaki Province in the HoR election held in 2079 BS.

The Film Development Board has invited applications for the digitization of indigenous films.

The board announced that it is launching this program with the aim of preserving and promoting indigenous films produced in analog technology by preserving them in digital media.

It is stated that filmmakers or authorized persons interested in participating in this work must submit an application in the format prescribed by the board within 21 days from the date of publication of the notice.

It is stated that the conditions for participation in the digitization process, application form and necessary details can be obtained from the board’s website. Board Chairperson Dinesh DC stated that indigenous films are the cultural and historical heritage of the country and said that digitization is essential.

Japanese veteran singer Tendo Yoshimi will appear for the 30th time at this year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, commonly known simply as Kōhaku, is an annual New Year’s Eve television special, sharing her excitement in a recent press interview. “This year feels special. I still feel a sense of tension as the day approaches, and this is what gives me the strength to do my best,” she said, adding with a smile, “I’ll sing until I’m 100!”

Tendo performed a special collaboration with Miyakumyaku, the official Osaka-Kansai Expo mascot, alongside FRUITS ZIPPER and CANDY TUNE in “Anata no Hanamichi ~ Miyakumyaku Dance SP ~,” impressing fans with dynamic dance routines. She praised her co-stars as “just as cute as candy.”

Reflecting on Hiromi Go’s final performance, Tendo expressed mixed emotions: sadness at his departure but admiration for his vitality.

The 76th edition of the New Year’s Eve show, themed “Connecting, Connecting, New Year’s Eve”, will air on NHK General TV from 7:20 PM to 11:45 PM. MISIA and Mrs. GREEN APPLE will close the Red and White teams, respectively, with Seiko Matsuda performing a special number.

Danny Ramirez, who portrayed Manny Alvarez in The Last of Us Season 2, will not return for the upcoming third season, the show’s creators confirmed. Ramirez played a former Firefly alongside Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, joining her quest for revenge against Joel (Pedro Pascal) after the Firefly leader’s actions cost Abby her father. His departure is reportedly due to scheduling conflicts.

Ramirez is known for his role as Joaquin Torres/Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will next appear in Avengers: Doomsday and the Basquiat biopic Samo Lives.

Season 2 followed Joel and Ellie after the Firefly hospital escape, exploring Ellie's revenge journey and the tragic deaths of Jesse and potentially Tommy. Season 3 will shift focus to Abby’s perspective. Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann continue to helm the series, with Druckmann stepping back from directing but remaining as co-creator and executive producer.

The show is produced by HBO, Sony Pictures Television, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and PlayStation Productions.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that elections are the only means to maintain peace and harmony in the country and to establish sustainable democracy.

At a meeting with Durga Prasain, the leader of the Save Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens Campaign in Baluwatar today, PM Karki emphasized the need to conduct the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives on March 5 in a peaceful and fear-free environment with significant participation from the general public.

She clarified that the government is on homework to address many of the demands of campaigner Prasain that are in favour of the people and requested that their grievances and demands be presented in a peaceful manner.

The Prime Minister stressed on the need for elections to the House of Representatives for political stability in the country, urging activist Prasain to support the national campaign to make the elections successful.

Pointing out that the country is engaged in the elections, the Prime Minister made it clear that obtaining the public's approval for his Campaign's agenda is the only democratic solution.

"We have brought the country from a very difficult situation to its current state, and with the cooperation of all relevant parties, we have been working day and night to conduct the elections on the scheduled date to provide a political solution for the country," she said. 

PM Karki added that the nation has been engrossed in the elections atmosphere by dispelling all types of doubts and all parties should be responsible and actively participate in the elections with the thinking that this country is theirs too and make the elections a success.

"We are also the advocates of justice; we have not come to the government to enjoy power and luxury. We have initiated processes to end corruption and to provide justice to the oppressed and suffering classes,” she said adding, “The government is also doing the groundwork to address some of the demands and issues you have raised. We will continue further discussions; the government is always with you," said Prime Minister Karki. 

On the occasion, Prime Minister Karki requested activist Prasain to support the campaign to maintain peace in the country, according to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.