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India and Pakistan are observing a fragile ceasefire after intense border clashes, with U.S. President Donald Trump offering support for a peaceful resolution to ongoing issues, including Kashmir.
India and Pakistan are maintaining a delicate ceasefire following several days of heightened tensions and border clashes, marking the most significant escalation in nearly three decades. The agreement, facilitated with support from the United States, has brought a temporary pause to hostilities after days of cross-border fire involving drones and missiles.
Reportedly, artillery fire in Indian Kashmir emerged shortly after the ceasefire was announced, leading to exchanges of statements between the two countries. Indian officials reported alleged ceasefire violations and affirmed their readiness to respond to any future incidents. Following the ceasefire, areas near the border, such as Amritsar, saw a return to normalcy, with power restored and residents resuming daily activities.
U.S. President Donald Trump commended both nations for agreeing to de-escalate and expressed intentions to strengthen trade ties with both countries. He also highlighted his willingness to assist in finding a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue.
Despite these efforts, the recent skirmishes resulted in significant casualties, with the combined death toll nearing 70. Officials from both nations reported calm overnight, with no further incidents in most regions.
Oil prices fell after the U.S. expanded economic sanctions on Iran, as Tehran vowed to retaliate and warned it had tools to respond, raising concerns over potential disruption to regional oil supplies.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Kyiv wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, as foreign leaders joined Independence Day events marking 35 years since Ukraine’s independence.
Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. It comes as Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine.
Only four commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following 13 transits a day earlier, as disruptions continue to restrict traffic through the key energy chokepoint.
Pakistan is stepping up efforts to protect its trade and energy supplies as the Iran war disrupts shipping through the Persian Gulf, driving up freight costs and putting pressure on key export routes.
Russia and Ukraine are preparing another major prisoner exchange, with officials from both sides working to finalise lists of people who could be released, Russia's state news agency TASS said Wednesday.
The Trump administration has temporarily suspended some visa appointment scheduling at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world as part of a new training initiative for consular staff, adding another layer to the administration's broader immigration policy overhaul.
The United States has launched what it describes as its most aggressive sanctions campaign yet against Iran, expanding secondary sanctions and targeting sectors ranging from shipping and aviation to technology and finance.
Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. It comes as Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine.
Canada has announced nearly $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and billions in support for workers and businesses, escalating its trade dispute with Washington after President Donald Trump's latest duties took effect.
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