Netanyahu meets Trump at Knesset, accepts Egypt`s invite for Gaza Peace Summit

Meanwhile, the Times of Israel reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al-Sissi, with US President Donald Trump listening in, according to Channel 12 news. The Times of Israel added that, in a call apparently brokered by Trump at the Knesset, Netanyahu accepted an invitation from the Egyptian leader to join the international summit on Trump’s Gaza peace plan in Sharm El-Sheikh today.

US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the exchange of hostages continues. He was welcomed by the top brass of Israel, and upon entering Israeli airspace, Air Control expressed gratitude to Trump, saying his visit carries deep meaning for the Israeli people.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that 13 more hostages freed by Hamas are on their way back to Israel after being handed over to the Red Cross in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis. According to the IDF, the hostages are being accompanied by personnel from the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) as they travel to Israel for an initial medical assessment.

“The commanders and soldiers of the IDF salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement, welcoming the group after two years in captivity.

Earlier, the Red Cross informed Israeli authorities that the 13 hostages had been collected from Hamas custody in southern Gaza and were en route to Israeli territory.

Crowds gathered across Israel on Monday morning as Hamas prepared to release a group of 20 living hostages after two years in captivity, the Times of Israel reported. Families, friends, and supporters lined streets, public squares, and military bases, awaiting the emotional homecoming of their loved ones.

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Beachgoers witness helicopter crash into palms in Southern California

A helicopter coasting above a popular Southern California beach on Saturday suddenly lost control and began spiraling in midair. The aircraft eventually lost altitude and slammed into a row of palm trees as stunned sunbathers and beachgoers watched.

Multiple videos posted online show the helicopter twirling clockwise above Huntington Beach before plunging toward the edge of the beach. The aircraft became wedged between the palm trees and a staircase near Pacific Coast Highway.

The Huntington Beach Fire Department reported that five people were hospitalized. Two of those injured were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage.” Three others on the street also sustained injuries. Details on the severity of their injuries were not immediately available.

No cause for the accident has been released. The department noted that the helicopter was associated with an annual “Cars ‘N Copters” fundraising event planned for Sunday.

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White House slams Nobel Committee, says it placed `politics over peace`

Cheung said Trump “will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will.”

Shortly after Cheung’s comments, Trump, in a social media post, thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for praising his peace efforts, despite not winning a Nobel. “Thank you to President Putin!” he wrote.

Replying to a question, Putin told reporters in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, that Trump is doing a lot to resolve complex crises that have lasted for years and even decades.

Trump has been claiming credit for brokering peace agreements, most notably the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The US President has asserted multiple times that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for settling “eight wars,” including the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

India has consistently maintained that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries.

Trump has repeated several times that in the second term of his administration so far, he has ended several wars, including those between India and Pakistan, Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Congo and Rwanda, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, and Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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`Bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape`: India slams Pak at UNSC

“Every year, we are unfortunately fated to listen to the delusional tirade of Pakistan against my country, especially on Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian territory they covet,” the Indian envoy said.

“A country that bombs its own people, conducts systematic genocide, can only attempt to distract the world with misdirection and hyperbole,” Harish added. He further stated that the world sees through Pakistan’s propaganda.

On March 25, 1971, the Pakistani army launched a brutal crackdown involving widespread civilian killings throughout East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), code-named ‘Operation Searchlight’.

Harish addressed the council meeting chaired by Russia, asserting that India’s record on the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda is unblemished and unscathed.

India’s strong response in the council came after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during its statement. The Pakistani delegate remarked, “To exclude Kashmiri women from the Women, Peace and Security agenda erases its legitimacy and undermines its universality.”

In his remarks, Harish emphasized that India remains unwavering in its commitment to the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda. He expressed India’s readiness to share its expertise with partners, particularly those in the Global South, fostering collective solutions to shared challenges.

Highlighting India’s consistent contribution to UN peacekeeping, Harish described it as an expression of the country’s commitment to global peace. “What distinguishes India’s peacekeeping legacy is not merely the scale of our contribution, but our pioneering recognition of women as indispensable agents of peace,” he said.

As early as the 1960s, India deployed women medical officers to the Congo, marking one of the earliest instances of women serving in UN peacekeeping operations. Harish noted that this was not merely a symbolic gesture but a practical acknowledgment that women’s perspectives, skills, and presence are essential to effective peacekeeping.

In February 2025, India hosted the International Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, bringing together women peacekeepers from 35 nations. The two-day gathering examined evolving challenges faced by women in peacekeeping operations, from addressing sexual exploitation and abuse to leveraging technology for enhanced effectiveness.

Harish emphasized that the conference was not merely a forum for discussion but a platform for developing actionable strategies to increase women’s participation and their impact in future peace missions.

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Lawyer tries to hurl shoe towards CJI Gavai in courtroom

A lawyer allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during proceedings in the Supreme Court on Monday, according to reports from lawyers present.

The incident took place while a Bench led by the CJI was hearing the mentioning of cases by lawyers. The lawyer approached the dais, removed his shoe, and tried to throw it towards the judge. Alert security personnel inside the courtroom immediately intervened and prevented the attack.

The lawyer was swiftly escorted out of the court premises. As he was being taken away, he was heard shouting, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge” (We will not tolerate insult of Sanatan Dharma).

Despite the disruption, the Chief Justice remained composed and urged the lawyers present to continue with their arguments. “Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me,” the CJI remarked.

The apex court’s security unit has initiated an inquiry into the incident. Further details about the lawyer and the possible motives behind the act are awaited.

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French Prime Minister resigns after only 2 weeks in office

France’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, resigned on Monday, just one day after announcing his cabinet and only two weeks after taking office.

In an official statement, the Elysee Palace confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation.

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US Treasury Department mulls minting USD 1 Trump coin

The Treasury Department is considering producing a one-dollar coin featuring US President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence next year, a spokesperson said, according to Politico.

The draft design of the coin, overseen by the Office of the US Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one side. The opposite side depicts Trump with a clenched fist in front of an American flag alongside the words “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT,” as reported by Politico.

“Despite the radical left’s forced shutdown of our government, the facts are clear: Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before,” a Treasury Department spokesperson said in a statement.

“While a final USD 1 coin design has not yet been selected to commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial, this first draft reflects well the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, even in the face of immense obstacles,” the spokesperson added.

Congress passed bipartisan legislation in 2020, signed by Trump during his first term, authorizing the Treasury Secretary to issue one-dollar coins during the 2026 calendar year. The design of these coins must be “emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial,” according to Politico.

It is notable that living people are rarely featured on US currency. Congress has imposed various restrictions on the Treasury’s ability to feature living individuals, including living presidents, on money. It remains unclear whether the latest Trump coin envisioned by the Treasury Department would comply with these laws.

When asked about the coin on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters she was unsure whether Trump was aware of the effort to put his likeness on a coin. “I’m not sure if he’s seen it but I’m sure he’ll love it,” she said, according to Politico.

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Coins worth over USD 1 million recovered from 1715 shipwreck

A salvage crew has recovered over 1,000 silver coins, five gold coins, and rare gold artifacts worth USD 1 million from the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet shipwreck off Florida’s Treasure Coast. This remarkable discovery comes more than 300 years after a hurricane sank the fleet.

The find offers a rare glimpse into colonial-era maritime history, with many coins displaying visible dates and mint marks. After conservation, these treasures will be displayed in local museums, enriching public heritage and providing valuable educational opportunities.

Unearthing more than 1,000 coins at once is exceptionally rare and hints at the possibility of further treasures lying offshore.

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