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Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation.

Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, made this call while addressing the Commemorative Event of the International Day of Vesak 2026 at the UN, in New York, USA on Monday. 

The event was jointly organized by the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Thailand.

In his remarks, Thapa highlighted Lumbini, Nepal - the birthplace of Lord Buddha - as a global symbol of peace, spiritual renewal, and shared human values. 

He underscored that the timeless teachings of Buddha - compassion, non-violence, mindfulness, unity, and wisdom - remain profoundly relevant in a world facing conflict, division, inequality, and climate challenges.

“Peace begins within and must be consciously cultivated,” he noted, calling for greater solidarity, dignity, justice, and cooperation among nations.

Vesak is not a religious celebration, but a collective call to advance peace, harmony, and a more just and sustainable future for humanity.

The program included a high-level segment, religious blessings and a special address by the Most Venerable Bhikku Paññakāra who led the 2,300 miles of “Walk for Peace” as well as statements by participating Member States, according to the United Nations.

The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolution 54/115, recognized the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May as the International Day of Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha. 

This sacred occasion provides a meaningful opportunity for the international community to reflect on the universal values embodied in the Buddha’s teachings, which continue to inspire peace, compassion and harmony across cultures and societies.

The Kathmandu Valley recorded 1,687 cases of traffic violations in the past 24 hours, generating Rs 2.31 million in fines from offenders.

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 85 drivers were booked for drunk-driving, while 163 were penalized for operating ride-sharing services in violation of regulations during this period.

Likewise, 142 drivers were fined for violating traffic signals and 117 for over-speeding driving.

Similarly, 66 cases of breaching lane discipline and 86 cases of honking in restricted areas were recorded.

Additionally, 98 vehicles were found parked on roadsides and pavements, while 121 cases involved driving on one-way routes. 

A further 804 other traffic-related offences were also recorded over the past 24 hours.

The weather will remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, as well as in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country today, the Weather Forecasting Division said.

According to the Division, there is a possibility of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces during the afternoon. 

Light snowfall is also likely in a few high-altitude areas, informed the Division. 

Likewise, strong winds, hail, thunder and lightning may occur at some places in Sudurpaschim Province.

At night, similar weather conditions are expected, with chances of moderate rain, thunder and lightning, and light snowfall in some hilly and mountainous areas.

The Division mentioned that the country is currently under the partial influence of westerly winds and local winds, along with a low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of Nepal.

Belgium will be able to use promising attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo at the World Cup after he committed his international ​future to the country, the Belgian football federation said on Tuesday, Reuters reported. 

The 21-year-old, who was born in Brussels to Italian and Spanish parents, played for Belgium at junior level. Yet in 2024, he chose to ​play for Spain but subsequently did not honour a call-up ​to their under-20 side.