Bharat Express

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India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to operate a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will strengthen regional connectivity and trade ties

Netanyahu's remarks came as Hamas was considering the latest plan for a truce proposed in Cairo talks with United States, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators

India is shifting its focus to bilateral agreements with GCC member nations, including Oman and UAE, to gain a competitive edge in trade negotiations with Pakistan and China

Israel sees recent negotiations in Tel Aviv as a last chance before a planned strike on Rafah, with progress made and Israel refusing to postpone a hostage swap

While negotiations were ongoing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that troops would be sent into Gaza's far-southern Rafah city on a specific date

In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Biden made clear that everything must be done to secure the release of hostages

Israel has come under growing pressure, notably from its closest ally the United States, to refrain from sending troops into the southern Gaza city

The October 7 attacks killed around 1,140 people in Israel

The announcement of the talks comes a day after the Israeli military said it mistakenly killed three Hamas hostages in Gaza

Countries are accountable for carrying out the accords through national policies and investments