A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to begin, halting over a year of fighting. The deal involves Israeli troop withdrawals and Hezbollah’s retreat north of the Litani River, with UN peacekeepers deployed. While offering a reprieve, the agreement’s fragility is underscored by the unresolved Gaza conflict and the broader Palestinian question.

Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead. 

​Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.  

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his cabinet resigned. Shinde will remain caretaker CM. The Mahayuti alliance will decide the next CM. Shiv Sena wants Shinde to continue. Ajit Pawar’s NCP supports Devendra Fadnavis. A final decision is expected from New Delhi.