The United States joined Israel on Thursday in pulling its negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks, with special envoy Steve Witkoff blaming Hamas for failing to reach a deal and saying Washington would “consider alternative options”.

Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin on Thursday slammed France’s move to recognise a State of Palestine, calling it “a black mark on French history and a direct aid to terrorism”.

India’s trade deal with the UK, initiated 18 years ago, gained momentum post-Brexit and India’s RCEP exit. Reviving dormant talks, the Modi government aimed to tap developed markets like the UK and EU. Boris Johnson’s initial push faced setbacks with his resignation, compounded by UK’s internal uncertainties and visa concerns.