The Trump administration is asking Congress for an extra $58 million to bolster security for the executive and judicial branches following the fatal shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.

China welcomed appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, reaffirming its support for Nepal’s sovereignty and political independence. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described China-Nepal relationship as a ‘time-honoured friendship’

Pakistan is allegedly funding the reconstruction of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) headquarters, Markaz Taiba, destroyed in airstrikes, raising concerns about regional security. LeT is reportedly raising funds under the guise of flood relief, with Islamabad allocating PKR 4 crore for the project. The facility serves as a training ground for terrorists, potentially strengthening LeT’s operational capabilities and recruitment efforts.