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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.

Japan said its trade deal with the United States is still incomplete, as Washington has yet to issue orders granting most-favoured-nation status to pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Economic policy minister Ryosei Akazawa noted that while the US has already adjusted general and auto tariffs, the pending directives are crucial for finalising the agreement, Reuters reported.

Tokyo will keep pressing for the measures and review how US auto tariff changes impact its economy.