Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, which is now in its fifth week, and the US will have to re-examine ties with NATO after the conflict, Reuters reported.
"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming," Rubio told Fox News Channel's "Hannity" show.
The war began on 28 February when the US and Israel attacked Iran. Tehran responded by launching its own attacks on Israel and Gulf states with US bases.
Gold price increases by Rs 7, 400 per tola on Wednesday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 7, 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 297, 600 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 290, 200 per tola on Tuesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 100 and is being traded at Rs 4, 945 per tola today.
Sapana Pradhan Malla takes charge as acting Chief Justice
Senior-most Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has taken charge as the acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from Wednesday.
Malla assumed the role of acting Chief Justice after Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut retired from duty today due to the age limit of 65.
Meanwhile, the Judicial Council has recommended the senior-most Justice Malla and Justices Kumar Regmi, Hari Phuyal, Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Dr Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha for the post of the next Chief Justice.
The constitution has the provision that the Constitutional Council makes a recommendation of the Chief Justice a month before the CJ retires.
Once the parliamentary hearing endorses the recommended names, he/she is appointed by the President.
Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia
Italy’s agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw, Reuters reported.
Four-time champions Italy had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia’s only previous appearance. Since lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy have won one game at the finals.
Bosnia will play in Group B at the World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, while Italy will be left with some serious soul-searching to do after yet another failure, according to Reuters.
