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Four people from Bhaktapur have been reported missing while trekking in Langtang. 

A group of 16 individuals from Bhaktapur had arrived in Langtang for trekking on Friday.

Rajesh Panthi, the Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, said that among them, four went missing after being swept away by the floods in Bering Khola, Gaunpalika-4 Gosainkunda. 

He reported that the missing persons include 25-year-old Sanskriti Shrestha, 25-year-old Kisan Shrestha, 25-year-old Sangita Shrestha from Thimi Municipality-3, Bhaktapur, and 23-year-old Ravi Shrestha from Bhaktapur Municipality-10.

Nearly 500 people have been arrested in central London during protests in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police has said, BBC reported.

Organisers Defend Our Juries said around 1,000 took part in demonstrations around Trafalgar Square backing Palestine Action - a group which was proscribed by the government in July making it illegal to show any support or affiliation to them.

The Met said 488 of the arrests were for supporting a proscribed organisation, with the the youngest person held being 18 and the oldest 89.

Demonstrations went ahead despite pleas from ministers and police who called for protests to be postponed following Thursday's deadly synagogue attack in Manchester, according to BBC.

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns over inclusivity and successive delays, BBC reported.

There will be no direct vote for the People's Assembly, which will be responsible for legislation during a transitional period.

Instead, "electoral colleges" will select representatives for two-thirds of the 210 seats. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint the rest.

Long-time former President Assad was ousted by Sharaa's forces 10 months ago after a 13-year civil war.

Authorities say they have postponed the polls for security reasons in two Kurdish- controlled provinces and a third which saw deadly fighting between government forces and Druze militias, according to BBC.

President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to address what he says is out-of-control crime, BBC reported.

The move came hours after immigration authorities said they faced off with protesters in the Democrat-run city and shot an armed woman when she and others rammed their cars into law enforcement vehicles.

State and local leaders have for weeks criticised Trump's deployment plans and called it an abuse of power. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Trump was "attempting to manufacture a crisis".

The announcement came as a federal judge in Portland, Oregon - another liberal city - temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying 200 troops there, according to BBC.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza "in the coming days".

In a televised statement, he also said "Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarised – either the easy way or the hard way, but it will be achieved." 

The comments came after Hamas released a statement on Friday in which it agreed to free the hostages under a US peace plan, but did not mention disarmament and sought negotiations on other issues, BBC reported.

Hamas said on Saturday that Israel was continuing to commit "massacres", after strikes hit Gaza in the morning, and it urged global pressure on Israel.

Indirect ceasefire talks between the parties are set to start in Egypt on Monday.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on all citizens to remain patient and extend their full support and cooperation for holding the upcoming election on the announced date. 

He emphasized the need to ensure the continuity of the people-elected parliament and government.

Highlighting the current situation in the country, President Paudel stressed the need to address the country's emerging issues and extraordinary circumstances effectively. He also echoed the need for effectively managing the human casualties, as well as the physical and other damages sustained by the government, institutions, and the private sector. 

Extending his warm wishes today on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival- 2082 BS, the Head of State wished for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, and progress among all Nepali brothers and sisters at home and abroad.

Reflecting on the religious and historical significance of Bijaya Dashami, he recalled how Goddess Durga achieved victory over demonic forces. He said, "Dashain has long been celebrated with family gatherings and reunions, where joy and goodwill are shared. It is regarded as a festival symbolizing the victory of truth over untruth and injustice. I believe this festival will inspire all Nepalis to contribute, from their respective roles, to building an economically prosperous society founded in justice, equality, social unity, mutual harmony, and co-existence."

The President also acknowledged Dashain’s role in preserving Nepal’s cultural identity and unity, especially in the context of the country's diverse geography, cultures, and languages.

 He expressed his hope that Goddess Durga would bless everyone with the strength to address the existing political situation and help move the nation forward toward peace, stability, and prosperity.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the government is committed to hold the election on the slated time.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Bada Dashain today, Prime Minister Karki mentioned that the incumbent government was formed on the foundation of Gen-Z Protest and this government would hold the election to the House of Representatives on time.

She also expressed commitment to maintain good governance in the country. 

Prime Minister Karki wished peace and happiness to all the Nepali sisters and brothers in home and abroad on the occasion of Bada Dashain. 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sushila Karki would not receive Dashain Tika as well as not offer Dashain Tika to the general people this year, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended best wishes, saying Durga Bhawani would bless everyone with self-confidence and determination to overcome the difficult circumstances facing the nation. 

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Bada Dashain today, Deuba said that the solution of the existing political crisis should be sought through the constitution as the constitution is the supreme law of the country.

"Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-lingual nation.  The deep-rooted sense of brotherhood among us has fostered unique unity in diversity. This unity is the characteristics and identity of Nepalis. Every Dashain continues to strengthen unity among communities, institutions, families and individuals," reads the message.

Extending tribute to all youths and security personnel who lost their lives during the Gen-Z protest organized on September 8 and 9, NC President Deuba expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured ones a speedy recovery. 

He expressed sorrow over the vandalism, robbery and arson on Sheetal Niwas, Singha Durbar, Parliament Building, Supreme Court, other government offices, private houses and rented room of political leaders, property of general people as well as robbery on government offices, commercial buildings by a criminal group during the protest on September 9.

The NC President described this act as a very unfortunate and tragic event in Nepal's history, stressing that the constitution should give solution to political complexities that surfaced in any special situation as the constitution is the supreme law of the country. 

He on behalf of the Nepali Congress and his own wished happiness, peace, prosperity and progress to all Nepali sisters and brothers in home and abroad on the occasion of Bada Dashain, 2082.