Pune racer Diana Pundole is set to make history as the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in an international event. The 32-year-old will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East from November to April, driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge car. She will race on top Formula One tracks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Pundole, who began racing in 2018, earlier won the 2024 MRF Saloon Cars title. She hopes her journey inspires more women in Indian motorsport. Her entry is backed by Aligned Automation and Ferrari New Delhi. (PC: X)

Nvidia has become the first company ever to reach a market value of $5 trillion, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence chips. The milestone came just three months after it crossed $4 trillion, showing its rapid rise in the AI era. Nvidia’s success has made CEO Jensen Huang one of the world’s richest and most powerful tech leaders. The company’s new chip orders worth $500 billion and plans to build seven US supercomputers boosted investor confidence. Nvidia now surpasses the entire cryptocurrency market’s value and rivals the size of half of Europe’s Stoxx 600 index.

At least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday night, Gaza’s health ministry said. Israel said the strikes targeted “dozens of terror sites” after a Hamas attack killed an Israeli soldier in Rafah. Hamas denied involvement and accused Israel of breaking the ceasefire. Explosions were reported across Gaza City, Beit Lahia, and Khan Younis. Israel’s defence minister said Hamas “crossed a red line,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered “forceful strikes.” US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire remains but added Israel should “hit back” when its troops are attacked. (PC: BBC)

In Rio de Janeiro, at least 64 people—including four police officers—were killed during a massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho drug gang. Around 2,500 officers, supported by helicopters, armored vehicles, and drones, stormed two major favelas in what authorities described as a “war against narcoterrorism.” The raid, the deadliest in Brazil’s history, turned neighborhoods into battle zones as gangs retaliated with drone explosives. Human rights groups and the UN condemned the operation’s brutality, warning that such militarized crackdowns risk worsening violence and civilian suffering.   

At least 81 people, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday night, hospital officials said. The attacks came after Israel accused Hamas of breaking the ceasefire by killing an Israeli soldier in Rafah. Hamas denied the claim, saying Israel violated the truce first. Hospitals in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir al-Balah reported dozens of deaths and many critically injured. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes, while US President Donald Trump defended Israel’s response, saying it had the right to act. The US-brokered ceasefire now faces near-total collapse. (PC: Xinhua via IANS)

At least 33 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday night, the Hamas-run Civil Defence said. Israel said the strikes followed Hamas attacks that killed an Israeli soldier and violated the US-brokered ceasefire. Hamas denied any role, calling the strikes a “clear violation” of the deal. The attacks hit homes and schools in Gaza City, Bureij, and Khan Younis. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire “remains in place” but added Israel had the right to “hit back.” Rescue teams in Gaza are still searching for missing people under the rubble. (PC: BBC)

Former US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Israel, warning that if Hamas fails to uphold the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Israel has the “full right to respond.” Speaking amid renewed tensions, Trump said Hamas must cease all hostile activities and release the remains of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. The truce, brokered by international mediators, remains on the verge of collapse after recent rocket exchanges and Israeli air alerts. Trump’s statement reflects Washington’s continued tilt toward Israel, even as global leaders urge restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement. (PC: WSJ)  

Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing over 30 people and injuring dozens, according to Hamas officials. The attacks came despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the US and regional mediators. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the “powerful strikes,” accusing Hamas of violating the truce with fresh rocket fire. Explosions were reported in Gaza City and Rafah, causing significant damage to residential areas. The renewed violence has raised fears of a full-scale escalation, with international leaders urging restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement to prevent the collapse of the ceasefire. (PC: X)

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended abruptly after disagreements over US drone strikes launched from Pakistani territory. The Taliban delegation accused Islamabad of enabling American drones to violate Afghan airspace, while Pakistan claimed limited control over such operations. Despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar, the dialogue failed to resume. The breakdown marks a major diplomatic setback, heightening regional tensions and fears of renewed border clashes. Analysts warn the fallout could undermine counterterrorism cooperation and regional peace efforts. (PC: NDTV)

Israel carried out new airstrikes on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to launch “powerful” attacks. The strikes hit Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Khan Younis, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, according to Hamas’s Civil Defence. Explosions were also reported near al-Shifa Hospital. Hamas denied involvement in a shooting on Israeli troops in Rafah and said it remains committed to the ceasefire. The escalation has raised fears that the fragile truce could collapse, with both sides accusing each other of breaking the agreement and delaying the return of Israeli hostages’ remains.