The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, were brought back to Israel on Monday, closing the chapter on a painful saga that has kept Israeli society on edge ever since Hamas’s unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack.

Delhi experienced its coldest Republic Day since 2021, with temperatures dipping to 4.2°C at Safdarjung and 3.6°C in parts of the city, triggering cold wave conditions. Clear skies and northwesterly winds contributed to the chill. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected today, with a yellow alert issued.

The United States is “open for business” if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a US official said on Monday, as the United States seeks to pressure Tehran over a government crackdown on protesters.