After weeks of tension and tariff threats, the US and India are tentatively re-engaging in trade talks, spurred by concerns in Washington that a hardline approach is pushing New Delhi closer to Russia and China. Despite President Trump’s outreach and PM Modi’s positive response, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding trade barriers and India’s purchase of Russian oil.

As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them. 

​As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.  

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, prompting a campus lockdown and a widespread search for the suspect. President Trump mourned Kirk’s death, ordering flags to be flown at half-mast. The incident sparked condemnation from political leaders across the spectrum, highlighting concerns about political violence.