Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged divisions over a Gaza ceasefire deal, urging national unity as hostages are set to return. He described the moment as a mix of sorrow for prisoner exchanges and joy for the hostages’ homecoming. The IDF launched ‘Operation Returning Home’ after two years of pressure, emphasizing ongoing security challenges.

US-China trade tensions have reignited with Beijing imposing rare earth export curbs, sparking retaliation from Washington. China accuses the US of unfair practices, while the US criticizes China’s actions as hostile. Both nations are now using export controls as leverage ahead of upcoming talks, potentially reshaping global supply chains and testing diplomatic limits.

Two RJD MLAs – Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer – resigned from the assembly on Sunday, amid speculations that they could join Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) ahead of the Bihar elections.