Nepali Diplomats Complete Training in India, Visit Embassy

Spain granted citizenship to nearly 300,000 foreigners in 2025, the highest figure since records began in 2013, according to the National Statistics Institute. Authorities attribute this welcoming approach to migrants to the need to offset an aging population and labor shortages. The largest groups of new citizens were from Morocco, Colombia, and Venezuela.

New York state lawmakers approved a $268.5 billion budget that includes a $10 million increase for immigrant legal services, bringing the total to $82.4 million through the Office for New Americans. However, advocacy groups like the CARE for Immigrant Families coalition and the New York Immigration Coalition argue this funding falls "dangerously insufficient" to meet the escalating needs of immigrant communities facing legal and economic pressures.

The Central Level Project Implementation Unit–Education, under Nepal's Ministry of Education and Sports, has signed contracts with construction companies to build 14 schools in eight districts. These schools will be constructed using grant assistance of Rs 56.02 crore from the Government of India as part of its post-earthquake reconstruction program. The project aims to rebuild schools to meet Nepal's standards for earthquake-resilient infrastructure.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Nepal led discussions at the Global Gathering of Pastoralist Women, emphasizing international efforts to enhance livelihoods and leadership opportunities for these women and youth. FAO Representative Ken Shimizu highlighted the critical role of women in preserving indigenous knowledge, biodiversity, and resilient food systems, calling the event a "global moment of recognition, solidarity and action."