U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union starting next week, citing a failure to comply with trade agreements.
Nepal's weather department has forecasted moderate rain, hail, and strong winds across multiple provinces, with snowfall expected in higher altitudes.

Leaders of Nepal's major private sector organizations have urged the government to leverage its strong parliamentary majority to ensure policy stability and boost investor confidence in the upcoming budget.
The NEPSE index dropped nearly 2% this week, wiping out NPR 85 billion in market capitalization as all 13 sub-indices ended in the red.
Despite its rapid progress in artificial intelligence, China is surprisingly lagging behind the US and several European nations in the total number of established data centers.
Royal Enfield is testing a new flex-fuel variant of its popular Classic 350 model that can run on high ethanol blends like E85. This initiative supports India's goals to reduce carbon emissions and decrease reliance on imported fuel.
The price of gold in the Nepali market decreased by Rs 400 per tola over the week, closing at Rs 2,96,100 after several days of significant price swings.
Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of petrol and diesel while significantly hiking the cost of cooking gas and aviation fuel. The adjustments come amid rising international oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
The Nepal Stock Exchange will remain closed today in observance of Buddha Jayanti and International Labour Day. Normal trading operations are scheduled to resume on Monday.
Norvic International Hospital has concluded its road show for a proposed IPO, with institutional investors now required to submit their bids by Baisakh 21.
Shilpa Pradhananga has officially been sworn in as the Chairperson of Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited following her unanimous election. She took her oath of office before the Chief of Nepal Rastra Bank's Pokhara Office.
Garima Bikas Bank has partnered with Om Hospital and Kantipur Dental Hospital to offer exclusive discounts on medical and dental services to its cardholders and mobile banking users.