US envoy says Gaza hostage deal possible 'within weeks'

Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian offensive in Donetsk, winning back small patches of land as Russian brigades face depletion and equipment shortages. Despite ongoing assaults by Russia, the offensive effort has slowed due to poor weather and Ukrainian adaptation, though Ukraine remains cautious about potential Russian regrouping. The suspension of U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing threatens to undermine the Ukrainian war effort, a topic expected to be discussed in upcoming high-level meetings. Full...

Eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a collision between a truck and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district. The incident occurred on Sidhi-Bahri Road, with seven individuals in the SUV dying on the spot. The injured were taken to Rewa and Sidhi hospitals for treatment, with the truck driver being detained by authorities. Full Article

U.S. officials are set to meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia to assess Ukraine's willingness to make concessions to Russia for ending the war, with a focus on improving ties with the Trump administration. The delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will evaluate Ukraine's commitment to realistic peace and potential compromises, with President Trump expressing optimism for progress. Ukraine's European allies stress the importance of negotiating from a position of strength....

Russia, China, and Iran are set to conduct joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean near Iran's port of Chabahar, involving drills on striking maritime targets and search and rescue operations to enhance military cooperation. Observers from various countries will monitor the exercises, which mark the seventh edition of the "Security Belt" drills organized by Iran, Russia, and China. The agreement for the exercises was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud...

Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the involvement of militants in the deaths of three civilians in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, triggering protests and a shutdown. Victims Darshan Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Varun Singh were found in Ishu canal after going missing on their way to a marriage ceremony. Union home secretary Govind Mohan has arrived in Jammu to assess the security situation in the region following the tragic killings. Full Article

Congress leader Shama Mohamed, previously criticized for allegedly fat-shaming Rohit Sharma, praised his leadership after India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win, highlighting his brilliant knock of 76. India clinched their third title with contributions from Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya. The BJP hailed Sharma's captaincy, while the Congress also congratulated Team India on their victory amidst the earlier controversy surrounding Mohamed's comments on Sharma's fitness. Full Article