Latest India & World News Today LIVE: Trump says US 'achieving very big victory' as Iran war nears six-month mark

Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has criticised Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's involvement in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the two Trump representatives do not have enough understanding of the conflict and realities on the ground.

Kellogg reportedly called their participation in the negotiations a mistake as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace talks. The criticism comes as Witkoff and Kushner continue efforts to develop a framework for renewed negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Recent diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a breakthrough, with territorial demands remaining a major obstacle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank despite growing international pressure.

Speaking at an event for settlers, Netanyahu said Israel had established and legalised 104 communities and 160 farms, with more planned.

He also spoke of preparing for a "very large wave of immigration" to the territory, calling the settlements part of Israel's vision for the "Land of Israel". The expansion comes as Netanyahu faces elections in October.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce a complete trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports.

Possible sanctions

The move could come in response to Israel's plans for major settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank, which critics say could disrupt territorial contiguity between Palestinian population centres.

Reports also suggest the UK could impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and individual settlers. The proposed measures have faced opposition from pro-Israel voices within Burnham's Labour Party.
 

Nvidia surprised markets on Wednesday, forecasting 70 per cent revenue growth for the next fiscal year and reporting that demand for its AI chips is climbing at a 100 per cent rate, a projection strong enough to spark an after-hours rally in its stock. That 70 per cent figure far outpaces Wall Street's existing estimates, which had pegged fiscal 2028 revenue at around $570 billion, or about 44 per cent growth over fiscal 2027 (the current year). Applying Nvidia's own growth projection to its fiscal 2027 numbers instead points to fiscal 2028 revenue somewhere between $690 billion and $700 billion, over $100 billion higher than analysts had been forecasting.

Divisions persist within the UN Security Council over the order in which steps should be carried out under a US-sponsored plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The 15-point plan ties Hamas's disarmament to a staged pullout of Israeli forces. While Hamas agreed to the plan in July, Israel turned it down five days later, insisting Hamas disarm before any withdrawal begins, a sequencing the US has also endorsed.

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took the initiative on that first.

Stocks rose at the start of the Asia-Pacific ​trading session on Thursday as Nvidia's latest earnings report beat estimates, lifting tech hardware manufacturers and reviving ‌investor confidence after data overnight showed that the Federal Reserve's preferred U.S. inflation measure is still running hot.

Nvidia investors got a roller coaster ride after the market closed on Wednesday, with its shares jumping after an early dip following the company's quarterly results, highlighting Wall Street's elevated expectations for its favourite AI chip designer. Nvidia handily beat the consensus estimates for its second quarter and raised ‌its third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter data centre revenue rose 117 per cent from a year ago to $89 billion, and the company said third-quarter revenue across the Santa Clara, California, firm should hit $108 billion, give or take.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States.

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, amid U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. Ratcliffe also brought up Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen to shipping traffic.

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, but that it "will continue for as long as necessary" and there's no timetable to resume peace talks.
 

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. This includes countries such as Bangladesh, India, China and the World Bank, which expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

India attracted a total of $30.7 billion as gross foreign direct investment (FDI) in the April-June 2026 quarter, the highest level in at least 15 years. This strong inward flow overshadowed outflows, resulting in net FDI in the quarter rising to its highest level since June 2022.

Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has criticised Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's involvement in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the two Trump representatives do not have enough understanding of the conflict and realities on the ground.

Kellogg reportedly called their participation in the negotiations a mistake as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace talks. The criticism comes as Witkoff and Kushner continue efforts to develop a framework for renewed negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Recent diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a breakthrough, with territorial demands remaining a major obstacle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank despite growing international pressure.

Speaking at an event for settlers, Netanyahu said Israel had established and legalised 104 communities and 160 farms, with more planned.

He also spoke of preparing for a "very large wave of immigration" to the territory, calling the settlements part of Israel's vision for the "Land of Israel". The expansion comes as Netanyahu faces elections in October.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce a complete trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports.

Possible sanctions

The move could come in response to Israel's plans for major settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank, which critics say could disrupt territorial contiguity between Palestinian population centres.

Reports also suggest the UK could impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and individual settlers. The proposed measures have faced opposition from pro-Israel voices within Burnham's Labour Party.
 

Nvidia surprised markets on Wednesday, forecasting 70 per cent revenue growth for the next fiscal year and reporting that demand for its AI chips is climbing at a 100 per cent rate, a projection strong enough to spark an after-hours rally in its stock. That 70 per cent figure far outpaces Wall Street's existing estimates, which had pegged fiscal 2028 revenue at around $570 billion, or about 44 per cent growth over fiscal 2027 (the current year). Applying Nvidia's own growth projection to its fiscal 2027 numbers instead points to fiscal 2028 revenue somewhere between $690 billion and $700 billion, over $100 billion higher than analysts had been forecasting.

Divisions persist within the UN Security Council over the order in which steps should be carried out under a US-sponsored plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The 15-point plan ties Hamas's disarmament to a staged pullout of Israeli forces. While Hamas agreed to the plan in July, Israel turned it down five days later, insisting Hamas disarm before any withdrawal begins, a sequencing the US has also endorsed.

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took the initiative on that first.

Stocks rose at the start of the Asia-Pacific ​trading session on Thursday as Nvidia's latest earnings report beat estimates, lifting tech hardware manufacturers and reviving ‌investor confidence after data overnight showed that the Federal Reserve's preferred U.S. inflation measure is still running hot.

Nvidia investors got a roller coaster ride after the market closed on Wednesday, with its shares jumping after an early dip following the company's quarterly results, highlighting Wall Street's elevated expectations for its favourite AI chip designer. Nvidia handily beat the consensus estimates for its second quarter and raised ‌its third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter data centre revenue rose 117 per cent from a year ago to $89 billion, and the company said third-quarter revenue across the Santa Clara, California, firm should hit $108 billion, give or take.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States.

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, amid U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. Ratcliffe also brought up Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen to shipping traffic.

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, but that it "will continue for as long as necessary" and there's no timetable to resume peace talks.
 

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. This includes countries such as Bangladesh, India, China and the World Bank, which expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

India attracted a total of $30.7 billion as gross foreign direct investment (FDI) in the April-June 2026 quarter, the highest level in at least 15 years. This strong inward flow overshadowed outflows, resulting in net FDI in the quarter rising to its highest level since June 2022.

Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has criticised Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's involvement in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the two Trump representatives do not have enough understanding of the conflict and realities on the ground.

Kellogg reportedly called their participation in the negotiations a mistake as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace talks. The criticism comes as Witkoff and Kushner continue efforts to develop a framework for renewed negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Recent diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a breakthrough, with territorial demands remaining a major obstacle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank despite growing international pressure.

Speaking at an event for settlers, Netanyahu said Israel had established and legalised 104 communities and 160 farms, with more planned.

He also spoke of preparing for a "very large wave of immigration" to the territory, calling the settlements part of Israel's vision for the "Land of Israel". The expansion comes as Netanyahu faces elections in October.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce a complete trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports.

Possible sanctions

The move could come in response to Israel's plans for major settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank, which critics say could disrupt territorial contiguity between Palestinian population centres.

Reports also suggest the UK could impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and individual settlers. The proposed measures have faced opposition from pro-Israel voices within Burnham's Labour Party.
 

Nvidia surprised markets on Wednesday, forecasting 70 per cent revenue growth for the next fiscal year and reporting that demand for its AI chips is climbing at a 100 per cent rate, a projection strong enough to spark an after-hours rally in its stock. That 70 per cent figure far outpaces Wall Street's existing estimates, which had pegged fiscal 2028 revenue at around $570 billion, or about 44 per cent growth over fiscal 2027 (the current year). Applying Nvidia's own growth projection to its fiscal 2027 numbers instead points to fiscal 2028 revenue somewhere between $690 billion and $700 billion, over $100 billion higher than analysts had been forecasting.

Divisions persist within the UN Security Council over the order in which steps should be carried out under a US-sponsored plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The 15-point plan ties Hamas's disarmament to a staged pullout of Israeli forces. While Hamas agreed to the plan in July, Israel turned it down five days later, insisting Hamas disarm before any withdrawal begins, a sequencing the US has also endorsed.

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took the initiative on that first.

Stocks rose at the start of the Asia-Pacific ​trading session on Thursday as Nvidia's latest earnings report beat estimates, lifting tech hardware manufacturers and reviving ‌investor confidence after data overnight showed that the Federal Reserve's preferred U.S. inflation measure is still running hot.

Nvidia investors got a roller coaster ride after the market closed on Wednesday, with its shares jumping after an early dip following the company's quarterly results, highlighting Wall Street's elevated expectations for its favourite AI chip designer. Nvidia handily beat the consensus estimates for its second quarter and raised ‌its third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter data centre revenue rose 117 per cent from a year ago to $89 billion, and the company said third-quarter revenue across the Santa Clara, California, firm should hit $108 billion, give or take.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States.

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, amid U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. Ratcliffe also brought up Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen to shipping traffic.

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, but that it "will continue for as long as necessary" and there's no timetable to resume peace talks.
 

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. This includes countries such as Bangladesh, India, China and the World Bank, which expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

India attracted a total of $30.7 billion as gross foreign direct investment (FDI) in the April-June 2026 quarter, the highest level in at least 15 years. This strong inward flow overshadowed outflows, resulting in net FDI in the quarter rising to its highest level since June 2022.

Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has criticised Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's involvement in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the two Trump representatives do not have enough understanding of the conflict and realities on the ground.

Kellogg reportedly called their participation in the negotiations a mistake as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace talks. The criticism comes as Witkoff and Kushner continue efforts to develop a framework for renewed negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Recent diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a breakthrough, with territorial demands remaining a major obstacle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank despite growing international pressure.

Speaking at an event for settlers, Netanyahu said Israel had established and legalised 104 communities and 160 farms, with more planned.

He also spoke of preparing for a "very large wave of immigration" to the territory, calling the settlements part of Israel's vision for the "Land of Israel". The expansion comes as Netanyahu faces elections in October.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce a complete trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports.

Possible sanctions

The move could come in response to Israel's plans for major settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank, which critics say could disrupt territorial contiguity between Palestinian population centres.

Reports also suggest the UK could impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and individual settlers. The proposed measures have faced opposition from pro-Israel voices within Burnham's Labour Party.
 

Nvidia surprised markets on Wednesday, forecasting 70 per cent revenue growth for the next fiscal year and reporting that demand for its AI chips is climbing at a 100 per cent rate, a projection strong enough to spark an after-hours rally in its stock. That 70 per cent figure far outpaces Wall Street's existing estimates, which had pegged fiscal 2028 revenue at around $570 billion, or about 44 per cent growth over fiscal 2027 (the current year). Applying Nvidia's own growth projection to its fiscal 2027 numbers instead points to fiscal 2028 revenue somewhere between $690 billion and $700 billion, over $100 billion higher than analysts had been forecasting.

Divisions persist within the UN Security Council over the order in which steps should be carried out under a US-sponsored plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The 15-point plan ties Hamas's disarmament to a staged pullout of Israeli forces. While Hamas agreed to the plan in July, Israel turned it down five days later, insisting Hamas disarm before any withdrawal begins, a sequencing the US has also endorsed.

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took the initiative on that first.

Stocks rose at the start of the Asia-Pacific ​trading session on Thursday as Nvidia's latest earnings report beat estimates, lifting tech hardware manufacturers and reviving ‌investor confidence after data overnight showed that the Federal Reserve's preferred U.S. inflation measure is still running hot.

Nvidia investors got a roller coaster ride after the market closed on Wednesday, with its shares jumping after an early dip following the company's quarterly results, highlighting Wall Street's elevated expectations for its favourite AI chip designer. Nvidia handily beat the consensus estimates for its second quarter and raised ‌its third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter data centre revenue rose 117 per cent from a year ago to $89 billion, and the company said third-quarter revenue across the Santa Clara, California, firm should hit $108 billion, give or take.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States.

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, amid U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. Ratcliffe also brought up Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen to shipping traffic.

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, but that it "will continue for as long as necessary" and there's no timetable to resume peace talks.
 

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. This includes countries such as Bangladesh, India, China and the World Bank, which expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

India attracted a total of $30.7 billion as gross foreign direct investment (FDI) in the April-June 2026 quarter, the highest level in at least 15 years. This strong inward flow overshadowed outflows, resulting in net FDI in the quarter rising to its highest level since June 2022.

Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has criticised Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's involvement in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the two Trump representatives do not have enough understanding of the conflict and realities on the ground.

Kellogg reportedly called their participation in the negotiations a mistake as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace talks. The criticism comes as Witkoff and Kushner continue efforts to develop a framework for renewed negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Recent diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a breakthrough, with territorial demands remaining a major obstacle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank despite growing international pressure.

Speaking at an event for settlers, Netanyahu said Israel had established and legalised 104 communities and 160 farms, with more planned.

He also spoke of preparing for a "very large wave of immigration" to the territory, calling the settlements part of Israel's vision for the "Land of Israel". The expansion comes as Netanyahu faces elections in October.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce a complete trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports.

Possible sanctions

The move could come in response to Israel's plans for major settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank, which critics say could disrupt territorial contiguity between Palestinian population centres.

Reports also suggest the UK could impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and individual settlers. The proposed measures have faced opposition from pro-Israel voices within Burnham's Labour Party.
 

Nvidia surprised markets on Wednesday, forecasting 70 per cent revenue growth for the next fiscal year and reporting that demand for its AI chips is climbing at a 100 per cent rate, a projection strong enough to spark an after-hours rally in its stock. That 70 per cent figure far outpaces Wall Street's existing estimates, which had pegged fiscal 2028 revenue at around $570 billion, or about 44 per cent growth over fiscal 2027 (the current year). Applying Nvidia's own growth projection to its fiscal 2027 numbers instead points to fiscal 2028 revenue somewhere between $690 billion and $700 billion, over $100 billion higher than analysts had been forecasting.

Divisions persist within the UN Security Council over the order in which steps should be carried out under a US-sponsored plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The 15-point plan ties Hamas's disarmament to a staged pullout of Israeli forces. While Hamas agreed to the plan in July, Israel turned it down five days later, insisting Hamas disarm before any withdrawal begins, a sequencing the US has also endorsed.

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took the initiative on that first.

Stocks rose at the start of the Asia-Pacific ​trading session on Thursday as Nvidia's latest earnings report beat estimates, lifting tech hardware manufacturers and reviving ‌investor confidence after data overnight showed that the Federal Reserve's preferred U.S. inflation measure is still running hot.

Nvidia investors got a roller coaster ride after the market closed on Wednesday, with its shares jumping after an early dip following the company's quarterly results, highlighting Wall Street's elevated expectations for its favourite AI chip designer. Nvidia handily beat the consensus estimates for its second quarter and raised ‌its third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter data centre revenue rose 117 per cent from a year ago to $89 billion, and the company said third-quarter revenue across the Santa Clara, California, firm should hit $108 billion, give or take.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States.

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, amid U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. Ratcliffe also brought up Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen to shipping traffic.

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, but that it "will continue for as long as necessary" and there's no timetable to resume peace talks.
 

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. This includes countries such as Bangladesh, India, China and the World Bank, which expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

India attracted a total of $30.7 billion as gross foreign direct investment (FDI) in the April-June 2026 quarter, the highest level in at least 15 years. This strong inward flow overshadowed outflows, resulting in net FDI in the quarter rising to its highest level since June 2022.