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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, after saying earlier that Ukrainian drones could help improve security in the Gulf region, BBC reported. 

"Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too", he said in a message on social media.

Earlier on Thursday, Zelensky offered Ukraine's expertise in drone technology as a way of improving security across the globe, particularly in the Gulf, according to BBC. 

President Donald Trump announced that he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at Tehran's request and said talks with Iran were going "very well," although an ​Iranian official dismissed a U.S. proposal for ending the conflict as "one-sided and unfair."

The war has killed thousands of people, spread to neighboring nations and hit the global economy with soaring energy prices since the United States and Israel launched strikes on February 28, after talks about Tehran's nuclear program failed to yield a deal, Reuters reported. 

On Thursday, Trump threatened during a cabinet meeting at the White House to increase pressure on Iran if it did not make a deal, before later posting on social media that he would pause attacks on Iranian energy plants for 10 days until April 6, 2026 ​at 2000 EDT (0000 GMT on April 7).

The United States has deployed ​uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said, the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict, Reuters reported. 

The deployment of the vessels -- which can be used for surveillance or kamikaze strikes -- has not been previously reported. It comes despite a series of setbacks in the U.S. Navy’s ​years‑long effort to field a fleet of uncrewed surface vessels, Reuters reported last year.

Uncrewed vessels have risen ​to prominence in recent years after Ukraine used explosive‑laden speedboatsto inflict significant damage on Russia’s ⁠Black Sea Fleet, according to Reuters. 

In a milestone moment for Nepal’s digital creator economy, the global social media giant Instagram featured a video by popular Nepali motovlogger Surakshya KC on its official handle on Thursday morning. The recognition marks a rare instance of a major international tech platform spotlighting a Nepali creator to a global audience. Following the post, Instagram’s official account also followed KC’s profile.

According to KC, the collaboration began several months ago when Instagram representatives initiated contact via direct message. After subsequent communication through email, the platform expressed interest in one of her previously published Reels. “Instagram reached out saying they liked a specific Reel I had posted,” KC shared. “After they requested formal permission to share it, I agreed. Seeing a global platform value my work and reach out personally is incredibly encouraging.”

The video was reshared on the @instagram account with the minimalist caption, “In the moment.” Since the feature, the post has garnered significant international attention, drawing a new wave of global viewers to KC’s content. This feature is being viewed as a significant win for the local influencer industry, proving that high-quality Nepali content has the potential to resonate with an international demographic.

Based in Pokhara, Surakshya KC has built a massive following by documenting her motorcycle expeditions across the diverse terrains of Nepal. Her content focuses on adventure, travel logistics, and the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. Currently, she commands a significant digital footprint with over 942,000 subscribers on YouTube, 603,000 followers on Instagram, and 454,000 followers on TikTok. “This shows that our stories and our journeys can reach the world stage,” KC added.