India-US Trade Deal LIVE: Trump announced a US-India trade deal lowering tariffs on India, boosting energy and American goods trade.

US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave’s Rafah crossing with Egypt. But difficult questions remain unaddressed, including whether Hamas will disarm.

Russia on Monday said that it is not a mediator in resolving Pakistan’s tensions with India and Afghanistan, adding that it is ready to provide any assistance if requested.