Donald Trump, who is on a whirlwind visit to the Middle East, has scripted history when he met Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia today.

Remember the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics? The fortnight of intense and memorable sporting competition against the background of iconic landmarks amid brilliant sunshine in the French capital, days that will never be forgotten.

Shashi Tharoor’s strong defence of the Modi government’s response to Pakistan post the Pahalgam attack has stirred debate within the Congress party. While praising the armed forces, the Congress questioned the government’s ceasefire decision, especially after Trump’s mediation claims. Tharoor defended the government, dismissing Trump’s credit-seeking and emphasizing India’s firm stance against Pakistan.