Donald Trump said Middle East peace is harder to achieve than ending the government shutdown, which he called almost customary. He is visiting Israel and Egypt to mark a ceasefire and hostages' release in Gaza, calling it a historic moment.

Hamas has handed over seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The agreement involves exchanging 20 hostages for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. The Red Cross is overseeing the transfers and the return of remains.

Hamas has released the names of twenty Israeli hostages to be freed today under a landmark ceasefire agreement. The exchange comes after lengthy negotiations and will coincide with President Donald Trump's arrival in Tel Aviv.

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by police after saying she would 'burn down Parliament House' at a pro-Palestine rally. Thorpe later said her comments were metaphorical, but the remarks have sparked political and community backlash.

Hamas has published a list of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners it says will be released in exchange for 20 hostages as part of a ceasefire with Israel. The Red Cross will oversee the releases, while international leaders discuss Gaza's future. The exchange marks a major step toward ending the conflict.

Asian shares slumped after Wall Street suffered its worst day in months due to rising trade tensions between the United States and China. Most major regional markets posted losses, and oil prices fell as a ceasefire eased supply concerns. U.S. futures rebounded slightly, but investor caution remains high.

World leaders are meeting in Egypt to support the Gaza ceasefire and discuss future peace and reconstruction efforts. Israel and Hamas are not attending the summit. The gathering highlights international backing for ending the conflict and rebuilding Gaza.

Pakistani conglomerate Interloop Holdings is expanding into the Gulf cheese market through a joint venture in Turkiye, aiming to boost dairy exports. The group plans to increase production and is exploring further expansion in Saudi Arabia. This move comes as part of Pakistan's efforts to diversify exports amid economic challenges.

A union representing Inditex workers has called on the company to end its franchise agreements in Israel over the crisis in Gaza. Inditex has not yet responded publicly to the request.

Israel's government approved last-minute changes to the prisoner release list just before the expected release of hostages from Gaza. The operation involves careful coordination, medical checks, and family reunions, with the Red Cross set to recover the remains of those who died in captivity.

President Trump is in the Middle East to oversee a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas, aiming to end the Gaza conflict and free hostages. He will then return to the White House to honor the late Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Donald Trump has repeated claims of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict and the Gaza ceasefire, crediting his use of tariffs. Indian officials have denied any United States mediation in the recent ceasefire, stating it was achieved through direct talks.