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September 6, Kathmandu – New York City public schools have imposed a temporary ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by students under the age of 14. Mayor Joharan Mamdani announced that starting from the upcoming academic session, primary and middle school students will not be allowed to use AI technology. This decision will affect approximately 600,000 students. Mayor Mamdani emphasized that teachers and human interaction are essential for children’s learning and development, which underpins this announcement.

He stated that students should have opportunities to collaborate with peers, develop skills, form relationships with teachers, and solve complex problems independently. Generative AI refers to technology like ChatGPT that creates various types of content based on user instructions or “prompts.” Mamdani also shared that new guidelines regarding students’ screen time will be implemented: Students in grades three to five will be limited to 30 minutes of screen time daily, while those in grades six to eight will have a 45-minute limit.

Use of the “companion chatbot” by students will also be prohibited. Secondary school students will receive AI-related education twice a year, and AI education programs will be reviewed throughout the year. Mayor Mamdani stated that this policy is temporary. The effectiveness of the policy implementation will be monitored for one year, with changes to be made if necessary.

September 6, Kathmandu — Special envoys of US President Donald Trump, Steve Wittkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, are preparing to visit Russia and Ukraine. Their trip is planned as an effort to help bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. When asked by reporters, President Trump confirmed that these representatives are carrying a proposal aimed at ending the war. While Trump indicated that the US has put forth a substantive proposal, he did not disclose specific details.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also confirmed Wittkoff and Kushner’s visit. According to the itinerary, the envoys will arrive in Moscow on Saturday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and then travel to Kyiv on Sunday to meet with President Zelensky. Wittkoff and Kushner are actively engaged in advancing peace negotiations on behalf of President Trump. They have previously held multiple discussions in Europe, though significant disagreements persist between the warring parties. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine cede additional territory, a proposal Ukraine has consistently rejected.

September 6 (Bhadra 20), Kathmandu – US President Donald Trump has indicated that an attack on Iran’s Mount Kalang could happen soon. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he mentioned that the United States might launch an assault on the ‘Peakax Mountain’ located in Iran. This area, near Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, is considered highly secure and is known to contain two deep underground tunnels.

Trump emphasized that the conflict with Iran should not be termed a major war. “Many people don’t consider this a war. I call it a military confrontation,” he said, “because it is quite routine for us. It’s not a big deal.” Citing the US actions in Venezuela as an example, Trump noted that there were no casualties on the American side there, while 18 American soldiers have died in the conflict with Iran. He recalled that during the Vietnam War, the US lost over 100,000 lives and claimed that the current conflict is much smaller in scale. Earlier, US Vice President Mike Pence also stated that the ongoing military operations against Iran should not be classified as a ‘war.’

Summary of News with Editorial Review: Following a landslide on August 26 in the Girong area along the China-Nepal border, floodwaters have resulted in the confirmed deaths of 31 individuals as of Friday evening. According to the local disaster management center, 531 people remain missing after the glacier-induced flood. Over 2,300 rescue personnel, more than 400 vehicles, 8,000 pieces of equipment, and 24 helicopters have been mobilized for relief efforts. Dated September 5, Kathmandu.

The disaster management and rescue center in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region in the southwest confirmed that by 6 p.m. on Friday, 31 people had died due to flooding caused by the landslide on the China-Nepal border at Girong. The command center reported that 531 individuals are still unaccounted for following the glacier-origin flood, and rescue teams have recovered 987 personal items in the affected area.

By Wednesday, inspections along the G-216 rescue route identified 58 potential geological hazard sites, according to officials. They have completed risk assessments and inspections of three affected villages and selected sites for two temporary emergency shelters. Guidance has been provided for emergency supply management to those locations.

To identify and prevent secondary disaster risks, 172 experts and technicians—including professionals from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the China Academy of Safety Science and Technology, as well as officials from meteorology, natural resources, water resources, and emergency management—remained actively engaged on-site until 4 p.m. Wednesday. The glacier-triggered snow and rock landslide blocked the Girong port and destroyed a section of the G-216 highway leading to the port, damaging buildings and electrical infrastructure. This severely hindered disaster management and rescue operations. Nevertheless, China immediately deployed helicopters, speedboats, and rubber boats to transport rescuers to the landslide-affected port. Rescue teams reached the area after a grueling 12-hour trek over steep mountain roads on foot. Currently, approximately 2,300 rescue personnel, more than 400 search and rescue vehicles, over 8,000 sets of professional equipment, over 800 drone flights, and 24 helicopters are actively involved in the response effort.

Following an explosion at a wedding ceremony in Iran that resulted in five deaths and 67 injuries, the US Central Command has initiated a review of the incident. The command is examining drone footage and target identification procedures related to the attack, which targeted communication towers used for both civilian and military transmissions. Vice President JD Vance stated that a full investigation is underway and emphasized the importance of learning from any mistakes.

Kathmandu, September 5 – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a review process concerning the civilian casualties resulting from a military attack at a wedding ceremony in Iran on Tuesday. US officials informed Axios regarding the investigation. Although it has not been confirmed that the US was responsible for the strike, this event is considered one of the deadliest civilian casualty incidents since the conflict began six months ago.

According to US officials, the military investigation into the incident is nearing its final stages. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that five people were killed and 67 injured in the explosion at the home where the wedding was being held. Iranian authorities have accused the US military of attacking the building and killing civilians. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered an internal review of the incident on Wednesday.

CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins stated, “We are aware of reports from Iranian state media and are studying them closely. Unlike the IRGC, the US military never targets civilians in attacks.” At a White House press conference on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said, “We are investigating this incident because it is a matter of clear concern to us. We want to know the truth, and if mistakes have been made by our side, our commitment to correcting them is what sets us apart. When our military makes errors, they learn from them. That is why a thorough investigation is ongoing.”

The South Korean presidential office has clarified that no decision has yet been made regarding the deployment of military forces to the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes amid media reports suggesting that troops could be sent by the end of this year, which the presidential office has not confirmed.

Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global oil supply—has once again become a focal point of discussion. On September 5 in Kathmandu, South Korea officially addressed its position on the issue.

According to sources, South Korea has not reached a conclusive decision about the possibility of sending forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Despite widespread media coverage on this topic, the presidential office has stated that no final determination has been made.

The Strait of Hormuz is regarded as a vital waterway for worldwide oil transportation. Iran asserts its sovereign rights over the strait, while then U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that the route must remain open for free maritime navigation.

September 5, Kathmandu – Giorgia Meloni has become Italy’s longest-serving prime minister since World War II. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on this achievement. Modi wrote on the social media platform X, “Heartfelt congratulations to my friend and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for becoming the longest-serving prime minister consecutively since World War II. This accomplishment confirms the trust and confidence that the people of Italy have in her leadership.”

Modi also emphasized Meloni’s crucial role in strengthening the special strategic partnership between India and Italy. “I look forward to continuing to work with her for the well-being and prosperous future of the people of both countries,” Modi said, extending his best wishes for her continued success in the years to come.

Earlier, Meloni expressed her delight on X about her government becoming the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic. “Today, our government has become the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic,” she wrote. She noted that she welcomed this milestone with deep emotion. “Stability is not a record to flaunt,” she added, “It is a condition that helps a country to plan, take decisions, fulfill promises, and earn respect.”

Following Argentine President Javier Milei’s renewed assertion of his country’s claim over the Falkland Islands, the United Kingdom has reiterated its “full and unwavering” commitment to the territory. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized that the residents of the Falklands identify as British, affirming their British status. The dispute has become increasingly sensitive after US President Donald Trump announced a review of American policy regarding the Falklands. (September 5, London)

Streeting dismissed Milei’s claim as politically motivated, stating, “The people of the Falklands consider themselves British, and therefore they are British.” Meanwhile, Milei argued there is a “wind of change” supporting Argentina’s claim over the islands. The Falklands conflict dates back to 1982, when the UK and Argentina fought a ten-week war over the territory. Argentina has long asserted its claim, referring to the Falklands as “Las Malvinas.”

In the midst of this, US President Donald Trump disclosed that the United States is reviewing its policy on the Falklands, further intensifying the dispute. British Minister Lucy Powell reaffirmed that the Falkland Islands remain under UK control and emphasized that the inhabitants’ right to self-determination will be protected.