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China simulated "sealing off" Taiwan during a third day of wargames around the self-ruled island on Monday, as the United States deployed a naval destroyer into Beijing-claimed waters in a show of force. China launched the exercises in response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week, an encounter it had warned would provoke a furious response.

• China Rehearses ‘sealing off’ Taiwan, US deploys Naval Destroyer

The National Assembly today unanimously approved the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (Third Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Corruption Control (First Amendment) Bill 2023.

• National Assembly Approves Bills amending CIAA, Corruption Control

The Dalai Lama has apologised after outrage over a video of him kissing a minor on the lips and asking him to "suck his tongue".

•  Dalai Lama Apologises Following Outrage Over Controversial Video

Biska Jatra, a cultural and historical event celebrated solely in Bhaktapur, officially begins today.

Devotees have gathered in Taumadhi Square since the morning to pay tribute to the deity Bhairav, signaling the start of the festival.

• Biska Jatra Commences