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Two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the lifting of the Gaza siege, the United Nations says humanitarian aid is still not reaching those in need.

According to Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), only five aid trucks had entered Gaza by Tuesday afternoon, with no permission granted for distribution. He added that while Israel approved about 100 more trucks, they had yet to cross, and even if they did, the aid would cover only 20 percent of pre-war daily needs, as reported by BBC.

Israeli officials claimed 93 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday but gave no details on whether the supplies were cleared for distribution.

Dr Bishwanath Poudel has been appointed as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.

The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar this evening decided to appoint Poudel as the Governor, government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung told the media.

"Based on the recommendation of the committee led by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, a decision was made to appoint Dr Bishwanath Poudel as the NRB Governor," he said.

At the 2025 Nature Summit in Panamá, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), urged nations to see climate action as a catalyst for economic growth and stability. As countries prepare to submit their new national climate plans (NDCs) ahead of COP30, Stiell called these plans “really about growth” and “an antidote to economic uncertainty.”

Stiell highlighted how climate change is already disrupting global trade. He cited the Panama Canal’s falling water levels—caused by drought—as a striking example of how climate impacts are slowing shipping, raising costs, and threatening livelihoods.

“Climate policy can help get trade flowing and economies growing,” Stiell said, addressing leaders and stakeholders gathered in the Panamanian capital. “Clear and strong climate policies provide signals to markets and investors ready to hit the ‘go’ button on multi-billion-dollar commitments.”

The summit coincides with the launch of a revamped Climate Week, focused on bridging technical discussions with real-world implementation and engaging actors from across the global economy. The goal, Stiell emphasized, is to move beyond paper commitments and ensure that NDCs are matched by political will and tangible action.

“This new generation of NDCs isn’t just about emission cuts—it’s about creating jobs, boosting revenues, and driving inclusive growth,” he said. He pointed to recent national commitments—from Brazil’s nature-centric plans to China’s new economy-wide targets—as signs that the global shift toward decarbonization is “unstoppable.”

Stiell also stressed the importance of cooperation over competition, warning against a “two-speed transition” that could leave developing countries behind. “A supply chain is only as strong as its most fragile link,” he said, adding that the $2 trillion clean energy market can benefit everyone—if the world works together.

As the summit spotlighted climate-linked economic disruption, Stiell’s message was clear: “In these uncertain times, it’s important not to lose sight of where we’re going. The ships crossing this canal can carry the building blocks of a cleaner, fairer global economy—if we ensure the path ahead stays open.”

Up to 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours if urgent aid isn’t delivered, warns UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. Despite Israel easing an 11-week blockade on Monday, only five aid trucks have entered — none reaching civilians yet, BBC reported.

Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 38 Palestinians in just 30 minutes, medics say. The UK, France, and Canada have called on Israel to halt its renewed offensive and allow more aid in.

Isareli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could end “tomorrow” if Hamas surrenders and releases the 58 remaining hostages — 23 of whom may still be alive, according to BBC.