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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.

Columbia University has expelled and suspended nearly 80 students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel’s war on Gaza. The university said the disciplinary action was due to disruptions at Butler Library and an earlier encampment during Alumni Weekend, Al Jazeera reported.

Student group CUAD, which has called for divestment from Israel, condemned the punishments as excessive but vowed to continue their activism.

The crackdown follows federal pressure, with the Trump administration freezing $400m in funding over concerns about anti-Semitism on campus. Protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, recently released from immigration custody, met with lawmakers in Washington this week, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran condemned Israel on Tuesday for worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through ongoing military attacks and blockade. The Iranian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to act quickly to stop the suffering of Palestinians, describing the situation as “genocide”, Al Jazeera reported.

Gaza health officials reported over 8,200 deaths and 30,000 injuries since March 18, with a total toll of more than 59,000 killed and 142,000 injured since last October. Starvation has claimed at least 101 lives, including 80 children, since March.