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The shutdown includes key transit points such as the Rafah Crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, and Kerem Shalom, one of the primary gateways for goods and humanitarian supplies into the enclave.

Switzerland will decide on the right-wing's plan to cap population on June 14.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed optimism over the possibility of de-escalation but cautioned that the process could be disrupted by "ignorance or stupidity,” warning that such factors may derail the overall peace deal.

The two ministers also co-chaired the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) yesterday.

US forces struck Iranian coastal radar and surveillance sites after downing drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemned the strikes and launched retaliatory actions on US bases.

China carried out a "law enforcement operation" in waters east of Taiwan after Japan and the Philippines agreed to begin talks on delimiting a maritime boundary.

A senior Iranian official said the release of frozen Iranian assets has emerged as a key issue in negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

India told the UN General Assembly that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of the country and rejected Pakistan's remarks as baseless.

In chess, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title in Oslo, with a final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer.

U.S. forces have struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar installations near the Strait of Hormuz, after shooting down four Iranian drones which targeted regional maritime traffic.

President Zelenskyy proposed that the two leaders should meet to agree an end to more than four years of conflict, warning that Kyiv stood ready to fight on otherwise.

Lebanon and Iran have demanded a full withdrawal of Israeli military; Lebanese President engages international and domestic stakeholders to secure a ceasefire.