Vice President JD Vance, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and negotiating a ceasefire. The meeting, which took place after Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass, comes after the pair's contentious exchange in the Oval Office earlier this year. Zelenskyy called it a "good meeting" and expressed Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with Russia for a ceasefire. This comes after a brief meeting between President Trump and Zelenskyy in Rome after Pope Francis's funeral.
On International Yoga Day, Indian PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of yoga as a way of life and called for its integration into global partnerships. He envisioned a world where inner peace becomes a global policy and urged every nation to incorporate yoga into their lifestyle and public policy. Modi believes that yoga has the power to unite the world and guide it from conflict to cooperation, and from stress to solutions.
As the world celebrates the 11th International Yoga Day, Indian diplomatic posts across the US organized dynamic yoga sessions, showcasing the universal appeal and message of harmony and well-being that yoga embodies. From the iconic Times Square in New York to the historic Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Indian ambassadors and consulates welcomed enthusiastic participants, including members of the Indian diaspora and local Americans, in a celebration of India's ancient civilization and its gift of yoga to the world.
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a mass yoga demonstration in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The event will be held at the beachfront and will see participation from nearly five lakh individuals. This year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," highlights the link between personal and planetary health, emphasizing the importance of yoga in maintaining overall well-being. The International Day of Yoga was proposed by India to the UN in 2014 and has been celebrated annually since 2015.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the synchronized yoga sessions across India, marking the 11th International Yoga Day under the theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." The event includes over 3 lakh participants at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam and more than 1 lakh locations across the country. The day is observed globally since 2015, following India's proposal adopted by the United Nations.
As Israel launches missile strikes on Iran's military sites, including a hospital in Beersheba, damage and injuries are being reported. This comes as President Trump considers joining Israel in their campaign, a move that could have severe consequences on the already volatile relationship between the US and Iran. The timing of this decision is critical as tensions escalate between these countries.
In a shocking turn of events, Iran launched a barrage of missiles that hit and severely damaged the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel. The attack left over 30 people injured and caused extensive structural damage to the hospital. The Israeli government condemned the strike as a "war crime" and vowed to retaliate against Iran. While Iranian officials claimed the hospital was not the main target, the Israeli government has confirmed orders to escalate strikes on strategic targets in Iran. The situation remains tense as the world waits to see how this conflict will unfold.
Soroka hospital in Beersheba, Israel has sustained extensive damage after being hit by a wave of missiles launched by Iran. The attack, which targeted a military site near the hospital, has resulted in 65 injuries across the country. As tensions continue to rise between Iran and Israel, Trump is considering whether to join Israel's campaign, but Iran's deputy foreign minister warns of "irreparable harm" if the US intervenes.
During a meeting with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, US President Donald Trump did not take credit for the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This is in contrast to his previous claims that he "helped settle" tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. Modi and Trump were originally scheduled to meet at the G7 Summit, but the US President ended up having a 35-minute phone call with Modi before leaving the summit. During this call, Modi made it clear that there was no discussion or proposal from the US for mediation between India and Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to the White House for a lunch meeting, where he praised Munir's efforts in preventing the escalation of the India-Pakistan conflict. Earlier in the day, Trump had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming India's stance on not accepting mediation. Despite this, Trump claimed to have stopped the war between the two countries.
A French couple experienced an incredible stroke of luck when they both won the lottery on the same day. The husband hit the jackpot with a £10 million win, and just moments later, his wife discovered she had also won a sizeable sum of £51,000 with similar numbers. Winning two prizes in the same lottery is extremely rare, but mathematically possible. The couple has chosen to remain anonymous as they adjust to their newfound riches, causing excitement and envy in their small town in Brittany.