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Israel on Wednesday declared a 'renewed enforcement' of the Gaza ceasefire, hours after carrying out a series of airstrikes that killed 91 Palestinians, including at least 24 children, as reported by Al Jazeera, in an alleged retaliation for the killing of an Israeli soldier and violations by Hamas.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asserted that nothing would undermine the fragile Gaza ceasefire he brokered a few weeks ago, even after Israel launched deadly airstrikes in the enclave on Tuesday, killing over 30 in response to the alleged killing of an Israeli soldier.

Despite government promises to turn Pakistan into a modern digital economy, cash continues to dominate financial transactions, highlighting the gap between vision and reality. Over Rs9.5 trillion remains in circulation, reflecting Pakistan's slow transition toward a cashless system, as reported by The Express Tribune.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Myanmar on Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Japanese school children paid a visit to Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri during its port call at Yokosuka and learnt about India's rich maritime heritage.

Sharing a video clip of Trump's latest remarks, made during his address at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, the Congress MP, in a post on X, accused the Prime Minister of remaining silent on Trump's repeated claims of mediating the India-Pakistan conflict.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and The Lancet have sounded a stark warning that continued inaction on climate change is claiming millions of lives each year and threatening global health, economies, and livelihoods.

Ahead of the highly-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Trump expressed confidence and said that he is expecting a 'very good outcome' out of the meeting with Xi.

What many initially believed to be a missile test or an unidentified flying object turned out to be a striking natural phenomenon — lenticular clouds forming over the Koh-e-Murdaar mountain range just before sunrise

Out of the 14 public toilet facilities established in 2014, only two remain operational today, forcing countless citizens to relieve themselves in open spaces, a grim reminder of the city's decaying civic infrastructure, as reported by The Express Tribune.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday and congratulated her on assuming office. He discussed the shared vision of advancing the partnership between the two countries and the leaders underscored that stronger India-Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.

India and China reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, noting significant progress since last year's disengagement agreements, during the 23rd round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting held at the Chushul-Moldo border point, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.

Many of the 45 wounded are in critical condition    

The Pakistani military has come under renewed scrutiny after the widespread human rights violations in the Zehri area of Balochistan's Khuzdar district. According to residents, the army has seized civilian land, forced locals into hard labour, and turned vital public infrastructure into military installations following a sweeping operation last month, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

The US President was speaking at the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEOs luncheon in Gyeongju

The 79-year-old leader arrived in Tokyo for a three-day visit meant to strengthen defence and economic ties

Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos arrived in India on Wednesday on his first official visit. His visit would provide an opportunity to review progress in the implementation of the India-Cyprus Action Plan 2025-29.

According to Politico, the voting on Tuesday (local time) saw five Republican Senators--Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, and Rand Paul from Kentucky--joining Democrats in supporting the resolution.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi, in collaboration with Teamwork Arts, hosted a UAE-India Cultural Roundtable that brought together some of India's most celebrated figures from the worlds of art, design, and performance to reflect on the deepening creative partnership between the UAE and India, the UAE Embassy said in a statement on Wednesday.

The helicopter was on a mission to rescue stranded tourists in Lobuchem in the Khumbu region

In a post on X, the Congress MP shared a video clip of Trump's latest remarks on the matter, where the US President claimed to have 'stopped' the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan and asserted that 'seven brand new beautiful planes were shot down'.

European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin hailed the progress made in the India-EU FTA talks held in Brussels and said that they aimed to reach an agreement by the end of the year.

Pakistan's chase never gained momentum after it lost two wickets inside the first six overs

Senior military commanders from India and China held the 23rd round of Corps Commander-Level talks at the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on the Indian side, where both sides engaged in extensive discussions on managing tensions and maintaining stability along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Chinese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement on Wednesday.

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra held productive conversation with US Senator Jacky Rosen on collaboration in AI, trade. He appreciated her steadfast support for strengthening counter-terrorism cooperations between New Delhi and Washington.