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U.S. and Chinese officials began a second day of talks in Stockholm on Tuesday to resolve longstanding economic disputes and step back from an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies, Reuters reported.

The meetings may not yield immediate large breakthroughs but the two sides could agree to another 90-day extension of a tariff truce struck in mid-May. It may also pave the way for a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later in the year, though Trump on Tuesday denied going out of his way to seek one.

The delegations met for more than five hours on Monday at Rosenbad, the Swedish prime minister's office in central Stockholm.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was seen arriving at Rosenbad on Tuesday morning after a separate meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. China's Vice Premier He Lifeng also arrived at the venue, according to Reuters.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss a Gaza peace plan and aid response, amid rising pressure to recognize Palestinian statehood.

Aid groups warn Gaza is on the brink of mass starvation, especially among children, and say Israel’s current measures are insufficient. US President Donald Trump has acknowledged “real starvation” in the region, while Israel denies responsibility, BBC reported.

Agencies are urging Israel to fully open border crossings and ensure safe passage for aid convoys.

Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating a ceasefire just hours after it began, following five days of deadly border clashes that left at least 33 dead and displaced thousands, BBC reported.

Thailand says it halted fire at midnight but continued receiving gunfire from the Cambodian side. Cambodia denies any violations, claiming no clashes have occurred since the truce.

Tensions had flared over a long-standing border dispute, escalating into violence last week. A planned meeting between commanders has been delayed, raising doubts over the truce’s stability, according to BBC.

The ceasefire was brokered in Malaysia, with both sides agreeing to pull back troops and allow independent monitoring. It followed US pressure on Thailand to end the conflict or risk trade talks.

At least 18 Kanwariyas lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic road accident early Tuesday morning on the Godda-Deoghar road in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district, India.

The incident occurred around 5:30 am near Jamunia More in the Mohanpur area, when a bus carrying pilgrims collided with a truck. The devotees were on their way to offer holy water during the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan, according to Firstpost.

Emergency teams reached the site promptly and took the injured to a nearby hospital. The deceased have been sent for post-mortem.