One killed, three injured as bus hits Maruti van, motorbike in Tinkune
A girl died and three others were injured after being hit by a bus in Tinkune on Thursday.
The incident occurred after the bus (Ba 3 Kha 7062) en route to Ratnapark from Pepsikola hit a Maruti van and a motorcycle this morning.
Pillion rider Nagina Tamang (23) of Nuwakot died in the course of treatment, said Apil Raj Bohara, spokesperson at the District Police Range, Kathmandu.
Motorbike rider Padam Thapa Magar (27) of Doramba, Ramechhap, van driver Ratna Bahadur Sarki (35) of Mandandeupur, Kavrepalanchowk and Menuka Budhathoki (24))of Gaurishankar, Dolakha were injured in the accident.
Police have arrested bus driver Ram Kumar Khadka for investigation.
World Remembrance and Reconciliation Day today
The World Remembrance and Reconciliation Day is being marked today.
At the call of the United Nations, it has been celebrated since 2004 as the day of reconciliation and remembrance of those who lost their lives in World War II.
Various UN agencies, NGOs and individuals have been observing the Day by remembering and paying tribute to their elders and all the victims of World War II.
The UN General Assembly had declared May 8–9 as a time of remembrance and reconciliation.
A special commemorative meeting is being held at the UN Headquarters in New York today.
Trump hints at possible name change for Persian Gulf during Mideast visit
President Donald Trump has indicated he may change how the United States refers to the Persian Gulf during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said the name of the waterway could be raised during meetings with regional leaders. US media reports suggest he may announce a shift to calling it the “Arabian Gulf” or “Gulf of Arabia”, according to Al Jazeera.
The naming of the strategic waterway has long been a point of contention between Iran and Arab states. Iran insists on using the historical name "Persian Gulf," citing old maps and archives. In contrast, numerous Arab countries, like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, prefer to be known as "Arabian Gulf."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the proposed modification, calling it a "hostile act" that will incite enormous resentment among Iranians, Al Jazeera reported.
Red Cross Day being marked today
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being marked today in different countries of the globe with the theme 'Keeping Humanity Alive'.
The Day has been observed on May 8 every year to celebrate the unwavering dedication of those involved in the humanitarian service through the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement across the world.
It may be noted that Founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant – also the Nobel Peace laureate was born today.
The day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant by paying tribute to those who spread awareness about the principles and works of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations dedicated to social service with compassion, selflessness and solidarity in the face of natural disasters, wars, medical emergencies and other disasters.
In today's world of rising inequality, health problems and conflict, it is difficult to uphold human ideals.
In such a situation, the Volunteers of the Red Cross believe that this day will be useful to keep humanity alive and to spread peace and hope to the world community.
