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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great man” and claimed India has assured him it will stop buying Russian oil. Trump said he may meet Modi during the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to draft plans to resume a Gaza offensive if Hamas fails to demilitarise and return all hostage remains, warning that Israel — with U.S. coordination — would act to defeat Hamas and dismantle its infrastructure.
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US President Donald Trump, returning from the Sharm el-Sheikh Middle East Peace Summit, emphasized his role as a mediator, citing close ties with global leaders and the success of the US-led Gaza ceasefire plan, signed by four key mediators.
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At a global summit in Egypt, US President Donald Trump urged Middle Eastern leaders to “put old feuds aside” and embrace a new era of peace following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reshape regional relations.
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US President Donald Trump said he plans to mediate the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, claiming it will be the “eighth war” he has resolved. En route to Egypt for the Gaza peace summit, Trump cited multiple past peace deals achieved under his leadership.
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US President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to ensure military personnel are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, which entered its second week amid political deadlock between Republicans and Democrats.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with former US President Donald Trump to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defence amid escalating Russian strikes on energy facilities. Zelensky said Trump expressed willingness to support Kyiv’s defensive efforts.
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A US-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their devastated homes. Israel confirmed plans to release the remaining hostages, while the UN prepares to resume large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries beginning Sunday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s West Asia peace plan, under which Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza. Modi praised Israeli PM Netanyahu’s leadership and hoped the deal would bring lasting peace.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hailed US President Donald Trump for his “sacred mission” in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Calling it a “great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said the agreement would bring home all hostages and pave the way for peace.
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US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, saying his intervention “was very effective” and based on trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire followed direct military talks without any third-party mediation.
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A coalition of healthcare providers, educators, and religious groups filed a lawsuit to block Donald Trump’s new USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it illegal and disruptive. They warn the policy will cripple innovation, staffing, and essential public services.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is preparing to implement the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Hamas has agreed to parts of the proposal, raising hopes for a ceasefire and hostage release amid global backing.
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US President Donald Trump claimed it would be a “big insult” to America if he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that his administration has helped end or resolve eight global conflicts, including a proposed Gaza peace plan.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace and development for Palestinians, Israelis, and the wider region. Modi urged all stakeholders to unite behind the initiative to end conflict.
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US President Donald Trump said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir “100 per cent” support his Gaza peace plan, unveiled with Israeli PM Netanyahu. The proposal, welcomed by Arab and Muslim nations, calls for ceasefire, hostage release and Gaza’s reconstruction.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he is working with US President Donald Trump on a new Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of their White House meeting. Gaza’s Health Ministry said the war’s death toll has surpassed 66,000, with over 168,000 wounded.
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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, finalizing a new trade deal. Trump repeated his claim of easing Indo-Pak tensions as Pakistan nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Trump will impose steep tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks and cabinets from October 1, citing national security. Economists warn the move could drive inflation higher and strain healthcare costs, while exemptions may apply to firms expanding U.S. manufacturing.
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US President Donald Trump warned Afghanistan to return the Bagram airbase to Washington, saying “bad things” would happen otherwise. The Taliban rejected his remarks, insisting Afghans never accept foreign military presence. Bagram was seized by the Taliban after America’s 2021 withdrawal.