Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison
Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the former prison on an island off the coast of California, BBC reported.
In a message on his Truth Social site on Sunday, President Trump said that "for too long America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat criminal offenders".
The reopening of Alcatraz would serve as a "symbol of law, order, and justice," he said.
The prison was closed in 1963, and Alcatraz Island is currently operating as a tourist site. It lies near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, according to BBC.
PM Oli, Maoist Center Chair Dahal discuss contemporary issues
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting on Sunday.
During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar, they discussed transitional justice and contemporary issues.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister's Human Rights Advisor Agni Kharel and Maoist Center leader Barshaman Pun.
Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport
A missile fired from Yemen landed near the main terminal of Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning, Israeli authorities said, BBC reported.
Unverified footage posted online appeared to show drivers on a road nearby pulled over to take cover as a projectile lands, creating a plume of black smoke near the airport, which is on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
Four people were injured due to the blast, with another two injured on their way to a shelter, Israeli media reported, citing emergency services, according to BBC.
Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, said in a statement: "Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger".
Japanese Ambassador Maeda pays courtesy call on PM Oli
Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar today.
During the meeting, discussions were held on various issues of bilateral relations and interest as well as on enhancing mutual cooperation.
Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and talks were held in this context as well, the Prime Minister's Private Secretariat said.
Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present on the occasion.
