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The Weather Forecasting Division has forecasted changes in weather conditions in various parts of the country today stating that the country is currently under partial influence of westerly winds. 

This afternoon it will generally be cloudy in the Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while partial clouds are expected in the hilly regions of the remaining provinces. 

Most parts of the Tarai are expected to have mainly fair weather. 

Some areas of Sudurpashchim Province may experience moderate rain, and light snowfall is possible in some high mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

Similarly, tonight it is expected to be generally cloudy in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while partial clouds are forecasted in the remaining regions. 

Some areas of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim, as well as parts of Gandaki Province, are likely to experience moderate rain with thunderstorms. 

Likewise, there is a possibility of moderate snowfall with thunderstorms in some high hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

The Division has urged one and all to adopt precautionary measures with the possible impacts of weather changes on daily life, tourism and health services as well as air and surface travels. 

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the Premier League side at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract, the club said on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

The 33-year-old does have a one-year extension option, but the club has chosen not to activate it according to a team source.

United's decision not to extend or renew his contract was made far in advance of Thursday's announcement as part of long-term squad overhaul plans. Casemiro had requested the club confirm his summer departure at this time, according to Reuters. 

AS Roma took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Thursday, after Aston Villa and Olympique Lyonnais had earlier become the first teams through to the knockout stage, Reuters reported. 

Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli slotted in to give his side the lead shortly before halftime and added another in stoppage time to seal the win.

Disturbances in the stands marred many of the evening matches. In France, tensions escalated between Nice fans and Go Ahead Eagles supporters, prompting security forces to intervene for several minutes before order was restored, with Nice ultimately securing a 3-1 win, according to Reuters. 

The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch, BBC reported. 

Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residential, agricultural and industrial areas for the 2.1 million population.

They were presented during a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos for President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, which is tasked with ending the two-year war between Israel and Hamas and overseeing reconstruction, according to BBC.