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India has extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft entering its airspace until August 23, 2025, citing ongoing security concerns.

Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol announced the update, which applies to all Pakistani-registered commercial and military aircraft. The move follows Pakistan’s extension of its airspace restrictions on Indian flights amid continued diplomatic tensions, according to Xinhua.

Sixteen people were injured after a school bus veered off the road and hit an embankment in Southern Province on Wednesday, police said. Some have been treated and discharged.

The incident comes amid rising road safety concerns, with over 2,500 deaths reported from road accidents in Sri Lanka this year, Xinhua reported.

India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24, marking the first such move since the 2020 Galwan clashes. The announcement, made by the Indian Embassy in Beijing, signals a cautious thaw in bilateral ties, Firstpost reported.

The decision follows Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent visit to Beijing, where he and Chinese vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong discussed ways to improve relations. Both sides agreed on people-centric initiatives, including cooperation on trans-border rivers and resuming hydrological data sharing.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday called for a complete victory in Gaza, saying the country is close to achieving its war goals. Speaking with top military officials, he stressed the need to defeat Hamas and secure the return of Israeli hostages, according to Al Jazeera.

Katz also warned of renewed threats from Iran and highlighted the importance of maintaining military presence in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and the West Bank to protect Israeli communities. His remarks came as ceasefire talks continue in Doha, with reports of progress.