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In its bid to inform the world community about climate change and its impacts, and to explore measures for climate resilience, the government is organizing the Sagarmath Sambaad in Kathmandu.

Beginning today, the Sagarmatha Sambaad -- the first of its kind from the Government of Nepal -- will conclude on May 18. 

The theme of the Sagarmath Sambaad is "Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity". 

The program includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships.

According to Foreign Affairs Minister and Coordinator of Sambaad Management Committee Arzu Rana Deuba, a total of 175 foreign guests and almost equal number of Nepalis will join the event.

There will be the participation of high-level delegations from 12 countries. 

The dignitaries from China, India and some other countries have already arrived in Kathmandu and the participants from some other countries are arriving. 

The leaders of Indian and Chinese delegations are scheduled to address the event. 

Likewise, COP29 President and Special Representative the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues is also scheduled to address the event. 

Similarly, a video message addressed to the Sagarmatha Sambaad by UN Secretary General António Guterres will be presented today.  

There will be a series of plenary sessions after the inaugural session. 

The program includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships.

The European Commission has charged TikTok with breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act by failing to provide sufficient transparency in its advertising practices. Regulators say the platform lacks a proper ad repository and does not disclose key details such as content, targeting, and sponsors, according to Reuters.

The violations could lead to a fine of up to 6 percent of parent company ByteDance’s global revenue.

TikTok disagreed with the findings, saying it supports the regulation’s goals but criticized the lack of clear public guidance.

The company can respond before the Commission issues a final decision, Reuters reported.

The UN Security Council has called on Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, warning of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation.

The UN reported that aid deliveries, including food, water, and medicine, have been blocked for over 10 weeks, putting Gaza’s 2.1m residents at risk of famine. One in five people is facing starvation, and large parts of the territory remain under evacuation orders or militarized zones, as reported by UN news.

Humanitarian organizations say Israel’s proposed military-run aid system is unworkable and violates humanitarian principles. Nearly 500,000 people are facing catastrophic hunger, and over 400 aid workers have been killed in the conflict.

As stated by UN news, several countries, including China and the UK, urged Israel to comply with international law, allow immediate aid access, and end its military campaign, warning that continued restrictions will worsen civilian suffering.

Qatar Airways has signed a record $96bn deal with Boeing for 160 widebody jets—130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777Xs—with options for 50 more. The agreement, finalized during President Donald Trump’s visit to Doha, includes 400 engines from GE Aerospace, a division of General Electric and the world’s largest jet engine manufacturer, according to Reuters.

This is GE Aerospace's largest engine contract to date, and it represents a significant boost for both companies as they compete with Airbus, which has encountered issues operating in Gulf climates. The 777X, still in development, is expected to enter service in 2026.

Qatar Airways already holds 94 777X orders. Boeing’s backlog now includes 521 777X and 828 787 orders as of April 30, Reuters reported.