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Nepal has welcomed the recent announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

"Nepal views this development as a positive step towards the promotion of peace and stability in the region while reiterating its consistent position in favour of peaceful settlement of disputes," reads a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. 

It marks a constructive step towards de-escalation of tensions in West Asia, providing an opportunity for dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful resolution of differences.

The Government has also expressed its concern over the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of civilians.

"Nepal remains supportive of all efforts by the international community aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond," adds the statement.

The weather remains cloudy across the country today due to the influence of a westerly low pressure system and local winds. 

Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, the hilly parts of Koshi Province, as well as some places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated.

This afternoon, the weather will be generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous parts of the country including Koshi Province and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places in the hilly and mountainous parts of the country including Koshi and some places in Madhesh Province.

Tonight, the weather will be generally cloudy in the hilly parts of the country including Koshi Province, partly cloudy in the rest of the hilly region, and mainly clear weather in the Tarai region. 

There is a possibility of light rain or snowfall with thunder and lightning in some places in the hilly and mountainous region of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.

The People's Movement Day is being celebrated today by organizing a variety of programs to commemorate the day when democracy was restored in Nepal.

The day commemorates the restoration of democracy by ending the 30-year-old Panchayat rule on Chaitra 26, 2046 BS. 

The Panchayat rule of governance started by then King Mahendra on Poush 1, 2017 BS ended on Chaitra 26, 2046 BS.

The 30-year-old Panchayat system was brought down by a joint people's movement led by the Nepali Congress along with the Left Front. Multi-party rule of governance was restored in Nepal since then.

The people's movement held under the leadership of Nepali Congress leader Ganeshman Singh had lasted for 50 days. 

The people's movement began on Falgun 7, 2007 BS, marking the day when democracy was first established in Nepal. 

The then King Birendra, addressing the nation, had announced the restoration of the multi-party system on  Chaitra 26, 2046 BS.

Israel has carried out a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, which killed and wounded hundreds of people, while officials say the war against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire in Iran, BBC reported. 

Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites in 10 minutes.

The southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley were all targeted.