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Nigeria substitute Tolu Arokodare's overhead kick early in the second half secured a 1-0 home victory over Rwanda on Saturday that keeps alive his country's World Cup qualifying hopes, Reuters reported.

The win moved them up to third in the standings, six points behind leaders South Africa with three matches remaining. Nigeria visit the South Africans on Tuesday in what could be the key fixture of the Group C campaign.

South Africa, however, are expected to be docked three points for using a defaulter in March but have surprisingly not yet been sanctioned by FIFA.

The group winners qualify automatically for the 2026 finals in North America.

Nigeria might have to do without top striker Victor Osimhen on Tuesday, with the former African Footballer of the Year forced off with an injury to his left foot in the first half. It is not yet clear whether he will make the trip to South Africa, according to Reuters.

A sinkhole discovered on the pitch during Austria’s 1-0 home victory over Cyprus in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Linz forced play to be halted late in the match, Reuters reported.

After 75 minutes a football-sized sinkhole was seen just outside Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager's penalty area.

Danish referee Jakob Kehlet stopped play for several minutes as groundstaff at the Raiffeisen Arena rushed to cover the hole and ensure the pitch was safe, according to Reuters.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a battling 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday, underlining her claim as the modern queen of the hardcourt, Reuters reported.

The Belarusian has not missed a hardcourt major final since 2022. Her latest trophy brings her Grand Slam haul to four, as she became the first woman to win back-to-back U.S. Opens since Serena Williams claimed three straight from 2012 to 2014.

The clash between two of tennis's hardest-hitting, biggest-serving women boiled down to unforced errors as Sabalenka kept them to 15 compared to 29 from the racket of her opponent, according to Reuters.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly region of Koshi and Karnali Provinces today. 

There are chances of moderate rain in some places of the hilly region of the country and at few places in the rest of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

The weather will remain generally cloudy in the hilly regions of the country and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. 

Light drizzle is currently taking place in the federal capital, with monsoon low pressure line active in the east as well as the west of the country.

Tonight, the weather will continue to remain generally cloudy in Koshi and Madesh Provinces along with the hilly regions of the country. 

Moderate rain is likely to occur at some places of Koshi Province along with the hilly regions Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at a few places of hilly and tarai regions of the rest of the country. 

There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the Tarai region of Koshi Province, adds the Division.

CPN-UML and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that people's trust towards the CPN-UML has grown as the party has stood in favour of good governance, development, stability, national integrity and sovereignty.

Addressing the inaugural session of the second statue convention of the party which began at Sunrise Conference Centre, Godavari, of Lalitpur, from today, Chair Oli argued that the CPN-UML has always stood in favour of the country and the people without making any compromise.

"Nepali people have supported us even in difficult situations. We are always committed towards the prosperity of the nation and the people. We are in Mission 84 for a bright future", he underlined.  

The Prime Minister opined, " No one can stop the CPN-UML to get a majority in coming elections if we become successful to win people's trust after reaching out to the people. Let's carry out activities that are active among the people."

"We are campaigners for social justice and equality. Society has changed and our goal is socialism. We are moving forward to bring change in the country," he underscored. 

Stating that the party has got power to lead the movement due to trust shown by the general people and cadres towards the party, UML Chair Oli viewed that he is confident towards the wisdom of party leaders and cadres to retain the people's trust.

CPN-UML Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that an objection has been registered with China regarding the agreement between China and India to make the Nepali territory of Lipulek a trade route.

He said that he clearly expressed Nepal's disapproval on this matter during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the course of his visit to China from August 30 to September 3.

Inaugurating the party's Second Statute Convention that started today at the Sunrise Conference Hall in Lalitpur, Chairman Oli stated that he has been clearly communicating this matter with India as well.

PM Oli also clarified that there has been no support for China's Global Security Initiative (GSI).

The Second Statute Convention of the CPN-UML commenced at the Godawari-based Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. 

The three-day event is themed "Our Resolution: Building a Decisive National Force, National Destination for a Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali". 

The convention was inaugurated by Party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Volunteers are assisting delegates and observers from the main Godawari road to the entrance of the convention center. 

The venue is decorated with both the national flags and the party banner, alongside portraits of prominent figures including Pushpa Lal Shrestha, Manmohan Adhikari, and Madan Bhandari, as well as Karl Marx, Friederich Engels, and Vladimir Lenin.

The convention will feature the presentation of various political reports and documents, along with proposals for amendments to the party’s statute.

According to the UML Publicity and Publication Department, a total of 2,341 participants are attending the event, including 2,026 representatives and 315 in the capacity of organizers.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the government should prioritize the preservation and development of Nepal's ancient and historical art, culture, heritage and resources to promote the country to the world.

Inaugurating the art exhibition under the Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2082 organized by the Nepal Art Council, he emphasized that everyone should be active in the development, expansion, and preservation of our languages, arts, and culture by taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the democratic system.

"All sectors, classes, and professions can get the equal opportunity for progress and development in a democratic governance system. This is the beautiful aspect of democracy. Therefore, everyone must actively engage in the development, expansion, and preservation of our languages, arts, and cultures by utilising the opportunities provided," the Head of State said on the occasion.

He said that every year millions of tourists come to Nepal to study, conduct research, and observe the ancient and historical heritage, art, cultural assets, and activities in various regions of the country, and that heritage lovers must always be vigilant for its preservation.

President Paudel expressed the view that if extensive promotion is carried out both domestically and abroad to attract the attention of local and foreign tourists and businesses to the unique resources of Nepali art, culture, and heritage, it would contribute to the country's prosperity through the arrival of tourists.

Stating that Nepal's artworks and cultural heritage is famous worldwide, he said it is a matter of pride that the arts and culture, which serve as indicators of Nepali civilization, have succeeded in holding a distinctive position in the world.

The President stated that the Nepali language, art, culture, and heritage are our pride, identity, and dignity.

He said, "It is the responsibility of all of us, including the government and private institutions to preserve and promote the centuries-old arts, culture and heritage. In this context, I am pleased to inaugurate this festival organised with the participation of private, government and public sectors under the initiative of the Nepal Art Council."

President Paudel expressed his belief that with everyone's cooperation, a solid foundation for sustainable development of the country's tourism sector will be established.