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Israel says Gazans free to ‘exit’ while Hamas attends Cairo ceasefire talks

Netanyahu reiterated an idea—also enthusiastically floated by Trump—that Palestinians should simply ‘leave’ the enclave housing more than 2 million people after nearly 2 years of conflict.

It’s official: New object zipping through our solar system is the 3rd known interstellar visitor

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Egyptian foreign minister’s India visit postponed after US strikes nuclear facilities in Iran

This is the second time this year that the Egyptian FM's visit to India has been postponed due to geopolitical situation in West Asia. Abdelatty was set to travel to New Delhi Monday.

Chinese jets roar over pyramids as China-Egypt drills signal shift in Middle East power dynamics

The joint exercises with a major US partner come as Trump’s inward focus lets China deepen ties in North Africa and invest billions in security projects.

Biden speaks with Egyptian President, discusses Middle East ceasefire, hostage deal

The two leaders discussed deal based on Biden's proposal endorsed by UN Security Council.

India, Egypt strengthen strategic ties in New Delhi talks

The 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations Thursday focused on cooperation in various sectors.

Egypt out military shopping, eyes Tejas and Dhruv as high-level delegation visits HAL

Delegation visited Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s facilities this week, days after its maiden international air show. It is rumoured the African country is also going in for Chinese J-10s.

Biden, Egyptian President discuss Gaza ceasefire, meeting in Cairo

A White House statement outlines ongoing efforts to reach a comprehensive deal to reach a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

Israeli forces take control of buffer zone along border between Gaza Strip and Egypt

The border with Egypt along the southern edge was the Gaza Strip’s only land border that Israel had not controlled directly.

On Camera

Wang Yi’s Delhi visit shows India is shifting away from US, say Chinese analysts

Even as Chinese discourse celebrates rapprochement, commentators stress its fragility. A thaw does not equate to normalisation of bilateral ties.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?