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As food shortages grow in Gaza, over a dozen Palestinians, including aid seekers, were killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire. Aid delivery efforts face deadly risks, while hostage families in Israel demand a deal to end the war

Israel has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine, warning it could empower terrorism. France becomes the most influential European nation to take this diplomatic step amid global tensions.

Iran confirms no Israeli spies were harmed in Israel's airstrike on Evin Prison. The June 23 attack killed five inmates and over 70 people overall. A ceasefire followed on June 24.

Hamas agreed to release 10 hostages to support Gaza ceasefire talks, but negotiations remain difficult over aid flow, Israeli army withdrawal, and permanent ceasefire guarantees. A partial pullback proposal marks progress.

The strikes came minutes after the Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning on the social media platform X. Witnesses reported explosions in several locations along Yemen's western coast, including the port of Hodeidah, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Israeli Prime Minister said he thinks his meeting with the US President on Monday should help progress efforts to reach a deal for the release of more hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, the BBC reported.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war began, attending an Ashoura ceremony. Amid tensions with the US and Israel, Khamenei’s presence marked a symbolic return following reports of his wartime seclusion

Iranian dissident Sayeh Seydal narrowly survived an Israeli missile strike on Tehran's Evin Prison. At least 71 people died. Transferred to harsh facilities, Seydal calls conditions “a slow death.” Activists fear further crackdowns amid Israel's campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

The conflict between Israel and Iran has dominated headlines, but the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza must not be pushed into the shadows, said Guterres. "The ceasefire achieved between Iran and Israel offers hope. And hope is more needed than ever. So it is time to find the political courage for a ceasefire in Gaza."

In a detailed post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed shock that Netanyahu is still being prosecuted despite what he described as one of Israel's "greatest moments" -- the recent assault on Iran.

Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes evacuees at Hindon air base as C-17s continue repatriation missions from Israel and parallel operations bring 2,858 nationals home from Iran

Iran executed three more men for allegedly spying for Israel, bringing total espionage-related hangings to six. Activists fear more executions as Tehran intensifies crackdowns amid its ongoing conflict with Israel

Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, Gaza, after their armored vehicle was hit by explosives. Hamas claimed responsibility. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 56,000 deaths since October 2023, with heavy casualties amid Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied on Wednesday, tracking strong global cues and easing Middle East tensions after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Gains were supported by falling crude prices, positive Asian markets, and domestic institutional buying.

The rupee appreciated 13 paise to 85.92 against the US dollar amid optimism over a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel and a strong start in domestic equities. Gains were capped by rising crude oil prices and FII outflows.

US President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran after Tehran’s missile retaliation on a US base in Qatar. However, Iran continued to strike Israel, killing civilians. Israel hasn’t confirmed the ceasefire, maintaining ambiguity over its intentions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no "agreement" on ceasefire between Israel and Iran as per media reports.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, in a statement released Monday, said the Croatian government is "monitoring the situation with great concern," particularly the direct confrontations between Israel and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.

He said Monday evening on Truth Social, “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE”.

Iran has executed three men, including two in June, over alleged espionage for Israel’s Mossad. The executions come amid heightened tensions and covert operations between the two nations, with recent arrests reported in both countries and regional stability hanging in the balance.