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The heads of US and Russian spy agencies, CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR head Sergei Naryshkin, have agreed to maintain regular contact to ease tensions in US-Russia relations, marking the first such communication in years. The call aimed to promote international stability and security while reducing confrontation between Moscow and Washington, coinciding with Ukraine's support for a US-proposed ceasefire and immediate negotiations with Russia. This development follows US President Donald Trump's efforts to end...

A Brazilian doctor and his wife were on their honeymoon cruise in the Maldives when the ship sank, leaving them to share a single life jacket for survival. The couple documented the harrowing ordeal on camera, revealing that the crew did not warn passengers of the sinking ship. Despite criticism for recording the incident, the couple and other passengers managed to stay safe until rescue. Full Article

After 'milestone' talks with the United States, Ukraine agreed to Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, including resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the agreement after negotiations in Saudi Arabia, stating that the offer would be taken to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to accept the ceasefire proposal, which involves halting missile and drone attacks along the entire front line. Full Article

Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a warning to shippers regarding Israeli vessels in Mideast waters, targeting them due to Israel's blockage of aid to Gaza. The rebels' threat disrupts vital maritime routes and endangers revenue from the Suez Canal, potentially impacting aid deliveries to conflict zones. The warning covers the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea, with the rebels urging Israel to allow aid access to Gaza. Full Article

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed classifying violent perpetrators at Tesla dealerships as "domestic terrorists" during a White House press conference. Trump vowed to catch and punish those responsible for the aggressive demonstrations, stating he would protect American companies from such attacks. Amidst the criticism, Trump purchased a Tesla Model S from Musk, expressing support for the company and its founder, while addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the electric vehicle enterprise....

The Indian Air Force is expediting the procurement of medium, multirole fighter jets, aiming to have the first new aircraft in service within five years after accelerated trials involving seven likely contenders. The competition for 114 new fighter jets under the MRFA programme will involve limited trials due to previous testing of six contenders, with only the Boeing F15 EX needing evaluation against Indian requirements. Upgraded capabilities of contenders may also be assessed during the...