Twenty-one Tangkhul Naga civilians detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur’s Ukhrul district were released after overnight negotiations between authorities and civil society groups. Security forces intensified patrols along the Ukhrul-Imphal road to prevent further tensions
Israel readies to receive the last 20 living hostages from Gaza under a breakthrough ceasefire, while Palestinians await prisoner releases. The exchange, brokered with U.S. involvement, marks a major step toward ending two years of devastating war.
Protesters across Israel launched a nationwide strike demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu. Demonstrations coincided with Israeli airstrikes in Yemen and preparations for a Gaza invasion, as humanitarian conditions worsened
