US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli hostage families in Washington, affirming full support for a comprehensive deal to free all captives held by Hamas.
Their coffins were driven into Tehran's Azadi Square adorned with their photos and national flags, as crowds waved flags and some reached out to touch the caskets and throw rose petals onto them.
The US Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, boosting Trump's executive power. Trump celebrated the ruling, praising Justice Barrett and listing blocked policies he now plans to advance. The decision comes amid legislative battles and marks a major legal win in his second term.
A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and thanked him for facilitating the safe evacuation of Indian nationals.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel aimed to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during the recent 12-day war but lacked an operational opportunity, Al Jazeera reported. He also claimed Israel had a "green light" from the US for further strikes if Iran resumed i
"After repeating 16 times that he used a trade deal as an instrument to bring about a ceasefire between India & Pakistan, President Trump has now announced that such an India-US trade agreement is going to be signed in the next few days. He calls a ' very big deal.' It better be - giv
Speaking to ANI, the political strategist suggested that by halting action, India may have missed an opportunity to further leverage its military and hinted that the action of BJP may affect its votes in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
US President Donald Trump said US-Iran talks may happen next week after a ceasefire, but Iran denied it and vowed to continue its nuclear program. Trump claimed US strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, while Iran questioned US intentions and moved to limit cooperation with international
With the ceasefire with Iran in effect, Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, ordered the reopening of Israel's "Karish" and "Leviathan" natural gas rigs in the Mediterranean, which had suspended operations during the fighting due to security issues.
Another special flight carrying 296 Indian nationals and four Nepalese nationals stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi on Wednesday, taking the total number of people evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 3,154.
The Indian stock markets opened in the green on Wednesday, with the Nifty and Sensex both maintaining their previous strength, buoyed by easing tensions in the Middle East and positive sentiments in the global markets.