Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has come under fire for making false claims at a diaspora event in Belgium. Munir said India begged for a ceasefire and that US President Donald Trump intervened during the recent conflict. In reality, India struck Pakistan’s Nur Khan air base, after which Islamabad sought truce talks through its DGMO. The US only relayed Pakistan’s request. Munir also claimed Pakistan shot down Indian aircraft and warned of nuclear use in Tampa, Florida. India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed his remarks as “nuclear sabre-rattling” and evidence of Pakistan’s reckless military control over politics. (PC: HT)

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire and hostage release proposal from Egypt and Qatar, a source told the BBC. The plan includes a 60-day truce and the release of about half of the 50 remaining Israeli hostages. Israel has not yet responded, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying all hostages must be freed at once. Protests in Tel Aviv saw thousands demand a deal to end the war. In Gaza, people urged peace as heavy Israeli strikes hit Gaza City. The war has killed over 62,000 Palestinians, displaced millions, and left children dying of hunger and disease. (PC: BBC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for high-stakes talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting followed Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where Putin reportedly proposed Ukraine surrender remaining parts of Donetsk—terms Kyiv rejected. Trump’s stance has shifted closer to Moscow’s, favoring negotiations without ceasefire. European leaders including Macron, Starmer, Meloni, Merz, and von der Leyen joined Zelenskyy in Washington to support Ukraine and prevent diplomatic humiliation. Trump expressed surprise at the large European turnout, calling it a “great honor.” Zelenskyy warned of tougher sanctions if trilateral talks with Putin and Trump don’t materialize. (PC: NBC & Reuters)

US President Donald Trump announced he has begun arranging a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it a “very good, early step” toward ending the nearly four-year war. The announcement followed high-level talks at the White House with Zelenskyy and European leaders, including Macron, Meloni, Starmer, Merz, von der Leyen, and NATO’s Mark Rutte. Trump said the meeting location is yet to be determined and plans to host a trilateral summit with both leaders afterward. Discussions focused on security guarantees for Ukraine, coordinated by European nations and the US. Trump emphasized optimism for peace, while Zelenskyy hailed their Oval Office meeting as the “best” yet. (PC: BBC)

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, days after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The high-stakes summit aimed to explore a resolution to the Ukraine war. Trump suggested Zelenskyy could end the war “almost immediately,” proposing Ukraine relinquish Crimea and abandon NATO ambitions but, Zelenskyy rejected. European leaders, including Macron, Starmer, and von der Leyen, joined the talks, emphasizing unity and peace. Zelenskyy handed Trump a letter from Ukraine’s First Lady for Melania Trump. The meeting marked a shift in U.S. diplomacy, with Trump pushing for trilateral talks involving Putin, Zelenskyy, and himself to forge a lasting peace. (PC: Al Jazeera & BBC) 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held his “best talks yet” with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Zelensky confirmed they spoke about “sensitive matters including security guarantees” for Ukraine. Trump said the U.S. will give Ukraine security guarantees as part of a future peace deal and claimed Russia would accept them. He also said a ceasefire is not needed to start peace talks. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged for a ceasefire. Trump added he will call Russian President Vladimir Putin later today to discuss next steps. (PC: BBC)

New satellite images analysed by India Today’s OSINT team reveal that the Pakistan Navy took a defensive posture during Operation Sindoor in May. After Indian strikes on May 6–7, Pakistani warships were shifted from Karachi’s naval dockyard to commercial docks, while frontline vessels moved to Gwadar, near the Iranian border. Experts said this showed low operational readiness and attempts to avoid missile attacks. Vice Admiral SC Suresh Bangara (Retd) noted that warships hiding in civilian areas risked civilian safety. Analysts said India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant’s deployment put heavy pressure on Pakistan’s navy, forcing it into retreat. (PC: BBC)

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Monday with top European leaders to meet Donald Trump. The group includes NATO chief Mark Rutte, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, UK prime minister Keir Starmer, French president Emmanuel Macron, German president Friedrich Merz, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish president Alexander Stubb. They are seen as Zelenskyy’s “bodyguards,” showing support as Trump pushes a Russia-friendly peace plan. European leaders want to stop any deal forcing Ukraine to give land to Moscow. They stressed Ukraine’s sovereignty, strong defense, and Europe’s security. Talks at the White House will be tense. (PC: Instagram)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US President Donald Trump has the strength to force Russia to stop its war. His remarks came ahead of a key meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday. Zelenskyy stressed that “peace in Ukraine means peace for all of Europe.” He also condemned Russian strikes that killed two children overnight. The meeting follows Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which ended without a deal. Trump defended his approach, saying he is working to stop the war, not escalate it. Zelenskyy repeated that Ukraine will not cede land to Russia. (PC: India Today)

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire and hostage release proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, according to group sources. The plan, based on a US framework, calls for a 60-day truce. Hamas would release around half of the 50 remaining Israeli hostages in two stages. Talks during the pause would focus on a permanent ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal. Israel has not yet commented. On Sunday, huge crowds in Tel Aviv demanded a deal to bring hostages home. Meanwhile, Israel’s cabinet is preparing to expand its offensive in Gaza. The war has killed over 62,000 people in Gaza since 2023. (PC: BBC)