Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister warned of “other options” if peace talks with Pakistan fail, following intense border clashes. Kabul claims retaliatory operations achieved objectives with no civilian harm, accusing “elements in Pakistan” of seeking instability. Pakistan, however, labelled the strikes “unprovoked” and a “blatant violation of international laws.”

NCW member Archana Majumdar said that the friend of the victim who went out with her and later ‘abandoned her’ is also under the scanner.

A Hamas source close to the group’s negotiating committee told AFP that it will not participate in post-war Gaza governance, as world leaders prepare to converge on Egypt for a Gaza peace summit.