India and Pakistan have decided to continue confidence-building measures to de-escalate military tensions along the Line of Control and the international boundary. This decision follows an understanding reached on May 10 to cease cross-border hostilities, with both sides aiming to prevent aggressive actions. While Pakistan claims an extension of the ceasefire, India maintains full operational readiness.

India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth this fiscal year, while the global economy faces a “precarious moment,” according to the UN.

The World Health Organization said Thursday that the last hospital in Gaza providing cancer and cardiac care had stopped functioning after an Israeli attack.