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Nepse plunges by 4. 64 points on Tuesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 4. 64 points to close at 2, 696. 67 points on Tuesday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 70 points to close at 470. 79 points.A total of 10,421,863-unit shares of 342 companies were traded for Rs 1. 56 billion.Meanwhile, Everest Colour Limited (ECL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 15. 00 percent.Likewise, Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) was the top loser as their pri

NC senior leader Gopalman Shrestha passes away

Nepali Congress senior leader Gopalman Shrestha passed away on Tuesday.He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the Jawalakhel-based Helios Hospital. He had recently been suffering from a stomach-related ailment.

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Nepal-Canada Bilateral Consultation Mechanism meet concludes

The fourth meeting of Nepal-Canada Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) concluded on Monday. Both sides agreed to continue regular consultations to further expand and strengthen bilateral ties and mutual understanding.The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the longstanding friendship and cooperation subsisting between Nepal and Canada ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1965. They reaffirmed commitment to further

Chitwan-based hospitals close OPD services in protest against assault on medic

Most Chitwan-based hospitals shut their OPD (outpatient department) services today in protest against the assault on a medical officer at Narayani Hospital, Birgunj. The closure of the OPD services deprived over 11,000 patients of medical consultations and other services. Earlier, Raj Kumar Patel (45) of Birgunj Metropolis-25, died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at the hospital. Accusing the doctors of negligence in his treatment, his relatives attacked medical officer Dr

Nepal reaffirms commitment to strengthen BIMSTEC

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said that Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a highly important regional forum for Nepal in promoting regional cooperation, peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.During a courtesy call paid by BIMSTEC General Secretary Indra Mani Pandey at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Khanal underscored the need for deeper, more effective, and result-oriented cooperation across

Narayani Hospital doctors resign en masse

All doctors at the Narayani Hospital in Birgunj, who had been staging protests by halting medical services since last Saturday, resigned en masse on Tuesday.According to hospital spokesperson Dr Udaya Narayan Singh, 65 out of the more than 70 doctors working at the hospital submitted their resignations collectively.The doctors decided to tender their resignations after alleging that SSP Sudip Raj Pathak of Parsa manhandled and mistreated them during a meeting held at the District Administra

Nepal reaffirms commitment to ethical recruitment and safer labor migration

The fifth thematic discussion of the Nepal Forum on Migration and Development (NFMD) highlighted Nepal’s renewed commitment to ethical recruitment, stronger labour migration governance, and the protection of migrant workers’ rights.Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment (MoYLE) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on 24 July under the theme “Advancing Ethical Recruitment andLabour Migration Governance,” the event brought together gover

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Health Ministry urges hospitals to continue services without hindrance

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has urged one and all not to obstruct health services, which are essential for round-the-clock.Joint Spokesperson at the Ministry, Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari, reminded everyone concerned not to obstruct the services at hospitals. Adhikari's appeal came in response to the announcement of medical and health personnel to halt services except emergency."Health service is essential and sensitive. So, the doctors must realize its significance, prestige

Driver killed in Dhankuta truck accident

A truck driver was burned to death after the vehicle carrying hydropower equipment caught fire following an accident along the Tamor Corridor road section at Phalametar in Chaubise Rural Municipality-4, Dhankuta.Police reported that the incident occurred when the truck (Province 1-02-001 Ka 5363) heading towards Taplejung from Biratnagar reportedly suffered brake failure, causing it to skid off the road, crash into a wall and catch fire. Truck driver (30) of Bhojpur died on the spot while a

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Sabalenka, Djokovic headline US Open mixed doubles field

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial entry list for this year's U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, organisers said on Monday, as the revamped event returns for a second edition, Reuters reported. Six-times Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, world number two Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, and defending champions Sara Errani and And

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Man, daughter killed in Lamjung landslide

A man and his daughter were killed in a landslide at Bhatbeshi in Madhya Nepal Municipality-7, Lamjung on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Tik Bahadur BK (59) and his youngest daughter, Binita BK, according to the Area Police Office, Bhorletar. The landslide struck the two-storey mud house, leaving two family members dead, according to Police Inspector Dhruba Prasad Sharma. BK's spouse Sukamaya, and his eldest daughter, Asmita, sustained injuries in the inci

Mexico legend Chicharito to sign with USL's Dallas franchise

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez will continue his playing career in Texas after signing with USL Championship expansion club Atletico Dallas, Reuters reported. The 38-year-old Mexican striker agreed to a two-year contract that includes a club option for a third season. Hernandez becomes the first player signed by Atletico Dallas, which will begin play in 2027 under head coach Peter Luccin.The agreement is subject to approval from the league and federation.

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Landslide disrupts traffic along Narayangadh-Muglin route

Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin road has been disrupted following a landslide that occurred near Muglin this morning. The landslide occurred at 8:30 am in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-7, obstructing the roadway. According to Traffic Police Office Chief Police Inspector Anil Thapa, efforts are underway to remove the landslide debris. It is expected to take at least two hours to clear the site and resume traffic.

“ Don't sell, distribute banned goods”

The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has urged everyone not to sell and distribute banned items.The Department reminded the provision of the Import and Export (Control) Act, 2013, as per which it can determine the goods to be prohibited and controlled for the export or import. So, the items banned by the authority are not allowed to sell and distribute.The importers, hoarders and traders are especially urged to pay heed to the legal facts- engaging in business by complyin

Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion, Reuters reported. In an open letter published on Monday, Infantino, 56, said detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions of fans around the world who witnessed the tournament, won by Spain and staged across the United States, Canada

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Quality regulation imperative for improving capital market: Finance Minister Wagle

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) should ensure quality regulation for sustainable development of the capital market.Saying that SEBON leadership can work by maintaining high morale and transparency that keeps investors' interest in the center, Finance Minister Dr Wagle said that the appointment of new leadership at SEBON has created a positive impact in the capital market. According to the Minister, SEBON has an equally important role

India Summons Ukrainian Ambassador Over Attack on Commercial Vessel That Killed Indian Seafarer

India on Monday summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following an attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI that claimed the life of an Indian national.According to the MEA, the envoy was called in to convey India's "serious concern" over the incident. The ministry strongly condemned attacks on commercial shipping, saying such actions pose a grave threat to maritime safety, freedom of navigation, and i

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Japan Welcomes UNESCO World Heritage Listing for Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara

Japan has welcomed the inscription of the "Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara" on the UNESCO World Heritage List following a decision at the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea.In a statement issued on the same day, Japan's Foreign Minister expressed delight over the successful inscription, describing it as a significant milestone for the country's cultural heritage.The newly listed site was nominated by Japan for i

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U.S. Embassy supports fourth CEO dialogue to boost Nepal's tea and agribusiness exports

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu has said it supported the fourth edition of the CEO Dialogue, titled "Growing Global Value: Technology, Partnerships, and the Future of Nepal's Tea and Specialty Agribusiness," held in Biratnagar on July 20.According to a statement issued by the Embassy, the event aimed to strengthen U.S.-Nepal commercial ties while exploring opportunities for investment, innovation, and export growth in Nepal's tea and specialty agribusiness sectors. The

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Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

The mayor of Bordeaux has said he is bracing for "all eventualities", as one of multiple wildfires burning in France is now 15km (nine miles) from the south-western city, BBC reported. "We are preparing to accommodate a large number of people should further evacuations be ordered," said Thomas Cazenave. President Emmanuel Macron, visiting the fire-ravaged area in the Gironde region, said the country was facing a "completely unprecedented wildfire" - t

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

US President Donald Trump has said "there are very friendly negotiations going on" about the conflict with Iran, after the warring sides did not exchange strikes for a third straight day, BBC reported. He expressed optimism for an end to the war on Monday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One: "I think there's a good chance that something could happen."However, he warned that Washington would "go back to doing what we were doing" before the pause in

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face talks since the start of their conflict with Iran, Reuters reported. It will be Netanyahu's eighth meeting with Trump since the U.S. president returned to office, and their first since February, right before Israel and the United States launched a joint aerial campaign against Iran.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number ‌of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export hub of Yanbu, Reuters reported. Saudi state oil giant Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Dr KC ends hunger strike

Medical reformist Dr Govinda KC, who was staging a hunger strike in Dhangadhi for the past five days, ended his protest this evening following a seven-point deal with the government talks team. Dr KC agreed to break the hunger strike after the talks ended conclusively today. Member of the House of Representatives (HoR) Pukar Bam and Prime Minister Balendra Shah's Health Advisor Prof Dr Jagadish Prasad Agrawal witnessed the signing of the deal between Dr KC and the government

Nepal Political Briefing (July 27)

Greetings from Kathmandu,Welcome to The ApEx Daily, your daily briefing on Nepal's politics, governance, and public affairs. Designed for an international audience, this newsletter explains the developments shaping one of South Asia's youngest federal democracies.Nepal has witnessed a worrying rise in communal violence, particularly between Hindu and Muslim communities, over the past few years. This marks a significant departure from the country's long-standing reputation for religio

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Security chiefs recalled from Sunsari; probe panel formed

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recalled Chief District Officer (CDO) of Sunsari district Basudev Ghimire and the district chiefs of the security bodies.The Ministry's decision comes in the wake of the untoward incident that happened at Kaptangunj in Dewangunj Rural Municipality Sunsari last night. The Ministry stated that the CDO of Sunsari was recalled and Ishwari Prasad Aryal, the CDO of Sankhuwasabha district, was sent as the CDO of Sunsari. Likewise, Chief of Kosh

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NHRC appeals to seek solution thru peaceful dialogue

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has appealed to the stakeholders to maintain social harmony in the community by seeking a solution to the Dewangunj incident through a peaceful dialogue.The Commission has asked the political parties, civil society, human rights activists and general public to opt for dialogues to resolve the issue of disputes that took place between the two communities in Dewangunj of Sunsari.The Koshi Province Office of NHRC has been carrying out a preliminary superv

Foundation stone laid for India-funded school building in Darchula

First Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu Basist Nandan and Shailyashikhar Municipality Mayor Bijay Singh Dhami jointly laid the foundation stone for the construction of a building for the Shree Gokuleshwor Secondary School, Shailyashikhar Municipality-9, Darchula district in Sudurpaschim Province. The school building is being constructed with financial assistance of approximately Rs 75 million from the Government of India under the High Impact Community Development Project

All-side meeting calls to maintain social harmony in Sunsari

An all-party meeting held today at the District Administration Office in Sunsari concluded, calling for all sides to maintain social harmony in the community.The meeting presided over by the Chief District Officer, Basu Dev Ghimire, urged all stakeholders to take effective measures from their respective levels to maintain law and order in the areas affected by the incident that occurred at Kaptangunj in Dewangunj Rural Municipality-3, according to Assistant Chief District Officer Poshan Lamichha

American citizen falls unconscious, dies

Matthew Alex Jones, a 48-year-old American citizen, who suddenly fell unconscious while walking at Sedi in Pokhara this morning, died while undergoing treatment. He was rescued to the Metrocity Hospital, and the doctors pronounced him dead shortly thereafter.Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Kumar Paswan of the District Police Office, Kaski, said that the body has been sent to the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences for postmortem. He stated that the cause of death would be revea

Humanity’s first eyes on Mars

On 20 July 1976, humanity reached another milestone in the exploration of space. Seven years after astronauts first walked on the Moon, the United States achieved a different but equally historic feat: NASA successfully landed Viking 1, the first spacecraft to operate on the surface of Mars. For the first time, people on Earth were able to see detailed images of the Martian landscape from the planet itself, opening a new chapter in humanity’s quest to understand the Solar System.The Viking

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‘I Am Legend’ book review: Why majority always wins

I Am Legend is a sci-fi novel by Richard Matheson that follows the life of Robert Neville, the last surviving human after a mysterious disease transforms nearly the entire population into vampires. While the novel is best known through its film adaptation starring Will Smith, the book is far darker and complex than the movie.Before the outbreak, Neville was a devoted family man. He was happily married and expecting a child when a deadly disease spread across the world, forcing cities to build en

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Hoovers Folly (Poem)

I sought my way through a crumbling wall,Watched the markets rise and fall,Smoke of nations silenced the air,The weight of greed is too vast to bear. ’29, the year Hoover rose,The end of history drawing close,Rumors of Hoover whispered and spread,While the poor still begged for bread. Tariffs rising, boiling fast,Hoover’s choices far too vast,Millionaires once walked with pride,Now in the shadows, forced to hide. Countries fall to a shattering fate,America stalls, too

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DCSCP urges not to sell and distribute prohibited items

The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DCSCP) has warned all concerned parties to immediately stop the sale and distribution through physical and digital means of goods banned by the Government of Nepal as they have received complaints about such activities. The Department has issued a notification today that according to the Export (Control) Act, 2013 BS, the Government of Nepal has drawn the serious attention of the Department to the issue of the sale and distributi

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Nepse plunges by 33. 28 points on Monday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 33. 28 points to close at 2, 701. 32 points on Monday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 97 points to close at 471. 49 points.A total of 13,925,337-unit shares of 360 companies were traded for Rs 1. 56 billion.Meanwhile, Everest Colour Limited (ECL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 99 percent.Likewise, Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) was the top loser as t

Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say

Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded on Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Seattle food festival, police said, adding that a suspect had been taken into custody, Reuters reported. A second suspect was also believed to be involved, and officers were searching for that person, Seattle Police Department Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis said in a media briefing late on Sunday.

Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel officially inaugurated

Nepal's first modern Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel was inaugurated amidst a special ceremony on Sunday morning.Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal, Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Toru Maeda and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr Akihiko Tanaka jointly inaugurated the tunnel.

2 killed in Chandragiri truck-scooter collision

Two persons died in a truck-scooter collision at Tinthan in Chandragiri Municipality-15 on Monday. The deceased have been identified as scooter rider Deepak Nepal (40) and Subhadra Kumari Nepal (56) of Hariyali, Chandragiri Municipality-12.The incident occurred when the scooter (Ba Pra 02-038 Pa 9897) heading towards Kalanki from Satungal collided head-on with the truck (Lu 1 Ka 4256) at around 3 am today. Critically injured in the incident, they were taken to the Kalanki-based Sahid M

Man who sets himself on fire in Kailali succumbs to injuries

Jyoti Chaudhary (35) of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-7, Kailali, who was seriously injured after attempting self-immolation, died today.According to the District Police Office, Chaudhary was injured after setting himself on fire inside his house last Saturday evening. His relatives immediately rushed him to Seti Provincial Hospital, Dhangadhi for treatment with burns on about 60 percent of his body. Although he was referred to Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj for further treatment, he was

Nepal’s power demand reaches 3,248 MW

Nepal’s electricity demand has reached 73,629 mega-watt hours (MWh) during the peak hours. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, currently electricity has not been imported from India. However, the NEA is exporting a total of 22,102 MWh of electricity during the monsoon season, when power production is surplus.Private energy producers contribute 47,563 MWh of electricity to the NEA system while the NEA subsidiaries generate 17,108 MWh of electricity. A total of 8,95

TAAN and NIB-GA sign MoU to promote wellness tourism

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal in Business Growth Advisors (NIB-GA) to promote wellness tourism in Nepal.The MoU was signed on Sunday with the objective of developing, packaging and promoting wellness trekking circuits in trekking destinations under the high Himalayan region among the strategic health destinations identified by the National Health Tourism Action Plan (2026 to 2030) prepared and implemented b

Courtois welcomes Van Bommel's appointment as Belgium coach

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the country’s new coach and said he would talk to him about whether he continues his international career, Reuters reported. Van Bommel was appointed only weeks after Belgium’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup effectively cost Rudi Garcia his job with the French-born coach and the Belgian federation agreeing not to renew his deal.

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Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach

Andrea Pirlo's possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company, Reuters reported. The 47-year-old World Cup winner had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gennaro Gattuso after former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly turned down the position.

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Curfew and prohibitory orders issued in Sunsari

The Sunsari District Administration Office has issued a curfew order in various areas from 7 am today. The Office has issued the curfew order until further notice in accordance with Section 6 (a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028 BS.The curfew order applies in the Bhantabari Bazaar area up to Juniya Tole in the east, Ghuski Dhar in the west, Harinagar Rural Municipality Office in the north and Basantapur in the south.In addition, a curfew order has been issued in the area covering the G

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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms

French President Emmanuel Macron will a hold a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday as wildfires closed in on the south-western city of Bordeaux, BBC reported. Another heatwave is set to complicate efforts to tackle the expanding blaze, which is about 15km (nine miles) from Bordeaux, mayor Thomas Cazenave said. Earlier he said there were no plans to evacuate the population of about 850,000.Wildfires have raged across Europe over the past week, primarily in France and Spain, where more than

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

The man suspected of carrying out what authorities say was likely an "Islamist terror attack" at Berlin Pride has been shot and killed by police, BBC reported. Officers opened fire when Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese heritage, rushed at them with a knife in Spandau, a western borough of Berlin.

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PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

Andy Burnham has pledged to continue the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, BBC reported. Zelensky will become the prime minister's first international visitor since he took office a week ago, which No 10 said "illustrates the strength of the relationship between the two nations".

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday.The development comes as the United States pressed pause on its bombing campaign after President Donald Trump's advisers told him they were running out of targets and expressed worries about depleting the U.S. arsenal. After 13 nights of intensifying U.S. airstrikes on Iran, the Pentagon suspended the campaign late on Friday, with no U.S. attacks reported on either

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Bangladesh Embassy organizes mango festival in Kathmandu

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu hosted "Bangladesh Mango Delicacy", a mango festival showcasing Bangladesh's renowned late-season mango varieties, at UTSAV Kunja, a grand banquet hall in Kathmandu, on Sunday. Ambassador Md Golam Sarwar, Secretary General of the SAARC Secretariat, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, while Ambassador Gahendra Rajbhandari, Joint Secretary of the South Asia Division at Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the event as t

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Nepal Political Briefing\ July 26

Greetings from Kathmandu,Kamal Dev Bhattarai\ editorWelcome to The ApEx Daily, your daily briefing on Nepal's politics, governance, and public affairs. Designed for an international audience, this newsletter explains the developments shaping one of South Asia's youngest federal democracies.Nepal's first road tunnel—the 2.68-kilometer Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel—officially begins operations on Monday after nearly seven years of construction. Built at an estimate

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