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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access. The resolution passed with 149 votes in favor, 12 against, and 19 abstentions.

It condemns the use of starvation as a weapon of war and the denial of aid, stressing Israel’s legal obligation as the occupying power to ensure relief reaches all civilians. It demands Israel end the blockade, open all crossings, and cease settlement activity, land confiscation, and forced displacement in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, according to UN News.

The resolution reaffirms commitment to a two-state solution, rejects any demographic or territorial changes, and calls for for the Palestinian Authority to integrate Gaza and the West Bank. The resolution asks all parties to uphold international law and protect humanitarian and UN personnel.

The session was called after the United States vetoed a Security Council resolution requesting a cease-fire. Along with Israel and the United States, ten other countries voted against the resolution, including Argentina, Hungary, and Fiji, UN News reported.

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. Isareli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the operation would continue “as long as necessary”, according to Al Jazeera.

Iranian authorities have suspended all flights at Tehran's international airport, citing reports of damage to residential areas in the capital.

The US Secretary of State reaffirmed that the US was not involved in the strikes and cautioned Iran not to retaliate by targeting American bases. The incident occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy with Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday that a team has been sent to India following the crash of Air India flight AI171. In a statement on social media, he described the incident as “absolutely devastating” and confirmed that Foreign Secretary David Lammy is leading the UK’s response.

Starmer stated that the UK is working closely with Indian authorities to investigate the cause and would provide timely updates. He is scheduled to chair a COBR emergency meeting later in the day, which is held by the Cabinet Office to coordinate government response during major crises, according to Xinhua.

Only one out of the 242 individuals on board survived.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday communicated profound distress over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, depicting it as “one of the most noticeably awful in flying history.” He offered condolences to the casualties and their families, calling the occurrence a awful misfortune.

Trump guaranteed that the Joined together States is prepared to help India in any way conceivable. “We’ll be over there quickly on the off chance that needed,” he said, emphasizing America’s readiness to back alleviation and recuperation endeavors, according to Firstpost.

Commenting on the scale of the catastrophe, Trump stated, “It looks like most are gone.” In spite of the gravity of the circumstance, he communicated certainty in India’s capacity to handle the emergency, alluding to it as a “strong country.”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled a possible extension of the July 8 deadline for securing trade agreements with key US trading partners, though he said it may not be necessary. Trade negotiations are currently underway with around 15 countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the EU, according to Xinhua.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers the extension is “highly likely” to allow more time for deals. According to Bessent, 18 major trading partners are engaged in talks, and the US plans to send proposals to several others within weeks.

The July 8 deadline stems from a 90-day pause on proposed reciprocal tariffs affecting over 60 countries, initiated on April 9. So far, only a trade agreement with the UK has been finalized, Xinhua reported.

Arzu Rana Deuba, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has called for deeper India–Nepal cooperation amid global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological transformation. Emphasizing economic partnership, green energy, digital innovation, and regional integration, she stated, “Nepal and India must transform proximity into prosperity by improving connectivity, from roads and railways to digital infrastructure.”

Speaking at a program jointly organized by Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF), Nepal, and the Ananta Aspen Centre here in Kathmandu, she highlighted progress on the Pancheshwar Hydropower Project as a step toward the joint goal of exporting 10,000 MW of electricity to India, noting shared commitment to a greener, more interdependent future.  Deuba also stressed that Nepal and India face common security threats, making collaboration in security and strategic sectors vital for regional stability and mutual resilience, according to a press statement issued by the organizer.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava has reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the India–Nepal partnership under the “Neighborhood First” policy, emphasizing that borders should serve as bridges of connectivity. The envoy highlighted growing cooperation across infrastructure, energy, trade, digital payments, and people-to-people linkages, citing Nepal’s significant electricity exports to India and the growing use of India’s UPI system in Nepal as examples of mutually beneficial progress.

He underscored shared security concerns, particularly the threat of cross-border terrorism, and appreciated Nepal’s unequivocal support following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, which claimed the life of a Nepali citizen, according to a press statement issued by organizer.

US intelligence reports indicate Israel is fully prepared to launch a strike on Iran, likely targeting its nuclear facilities. Both Israeli and US officials declined to comment, Reuters reported.

In response to rising tensions, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the voluntary departure of military dependents from the Middle East. Non-essential embassy staff and families have also been ordered to leave Iraq.

Iran accused the United States of aiding Israeli aggression and threatened reprisal against American bases if attacked. Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that all US bases in host countries are within reach, according to Reuters.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to resume nuclear talks. President Donald Trump expressed doubts Wednesday about achieving an agreement with Iran.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been shut till further notice after an Air India aircraft with 242 on board crashed within minutes after take-off on Thursday, Indian Express reported.

“Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” an SVPIA spokesperson said in a statement.