Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently in Saudi Arabia to discuss President Donald Trump’s displacement and redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip and to meet with Russian counterparts about ending the war in Ukraine. This visit follows a stop in Israel, where Rubio’s team pushed for negotiations for a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are positioning themselves as brokers between the US and Russia, with Gulf Arab states expected to play a role in financing Gaza’s redevelopment. The Arab states reject plans that displace Palestinians but are exploring alternative options. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has condemned the war in Gaza as a genocide, reflecting regional sentiment about the conflict.
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IIT-B trespasser attends classes, stays in hostel
Mumbai police have charged 22-year-old Bilal Teli for trespassing at the IIT Powai campus, where he attended classes and stayed in the hostel from June 4 to June 19. After being asked for his ID by a professor, he fled but was later arrested; he admitted to illegally residing on campus and attending lectures despite not being a student. Need More Context? 🔎
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