White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt credited President Trump for brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire, citing a Kashmiri waiter's gratitude, despite Indian officials denying US involvement.
In the first political-level contact between India and Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in August 2021, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with the country's acting Foreign Minister over the phone and thanked him for condemning the Pahalgam attacks.
Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Márquez was fatally shot during a TikTok livestream in Guadalajara. Authorities suspect a targeted hit by hired gunmen, as viewers witnessed her final, fearful moments online.
Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump will all skip upcoming Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with Kyiv and Moscow sending delegations led by senior defense, intelligence, and diplomatic officials instead.
During a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump introduced Elon Musk to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighting wealth, diplomacy, and talks on technology, energy, and regional cooperation.
India had a clear edge over Pakistan in a recent military standoff, with satellite imagery showing precision strikes on key Pakistani military targets, according to a detailed New York Times report.
Russian President Putin will skip Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, naming senior officials to lead. Zelenskyy remains sceptical. Trump, despite earlier hints, will also not attend the negotiations.
Indian scholar Badar Khan Suri was released from ICE detention after a federal judge cited constitutional concerns. Detained over alleged Hamas ties, Suri denies wrongdoing and plans to fight deportation.
President Donald Trump announced that a luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar will temporarily serve as Air Force One, citing it as a cost-saving gift to the US military amid aircraft delivery delays.
India and Pakistan expelled each other's diplomats amid rising tensions following Operation Sindoor. Both countries cited espionage and activities inconsistent with diplomatic roles.
