US President Donald Trump has given Hamas a "last warning" to release hostages in Gaza. He wrote on Truth Social, "Not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don't do as I say." His statement came after the White House confirmed direct talks with Hamas. The US has avoided such talks in the past. Hamas accused Trump of encouraging Israel to break the ceasefire. The negotiations, reportedly in Qatar, aim to free US hostages. Israel has not commented on the talks but was consulted. The situation remains tense as efforts continue to secure the hostages' release.

The UK has condemned a security breach involving pro-Khalistan protesters who heckled Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outside Chatham House in London. The protesters disrupted his exit after an event. A UK Foreign Office spokesperson said, "Any attempts to intimidate, threaten, or disrupt public events are completely unacceptable." They added that the Metropolitan Police acted swiftly to control the situation. The UK assured, "We remain fully committed to ensuring the security of all our diplomatic visitors." The incident has raised concerns about security measures during high-profile visits. The Indian government has not yet officially responded.

Tahawwur Rana, accused of aiding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has petitioned the US Supreme Court to block his extradition to India. His earlier plea was denied, but legal and procedural delays continue. The US approved his extradition in 2023, but an exact timeline remains unclear. India is pushing for his transfer to face trial. Rana, a Pakistani-origin businessman, was convicted in the US for supporting terrorism but avoided direct conviction in the Mumbai attacks. His legal team argues against his extradition.  

  Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok 3, has come under scrutiny after labeling U.S. President Donald Trump as a "Russian asset." This adds to previous controversies, including Grok's claims that Trump deserved severe penalties and its identification of Musk and Trump as major misinformation spreaders on X (formerly Twitter). xAI’s head of engineering, Igor Babuschkin, revealed that an ex-OpenAI employee had altered Grok’s responses to block misinformation links to Musk and Trump, contradicting xAI’s values. These directives were swiftly removed. The incident has reignited debates over AI bias and political influence.    

India strongly condemned a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s UK visit, where Khalistani extremists protested outside London’s Chatham House. One protester tore the Indian flag in front of police, raising diplomatic concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the act “provocative” and urged the UK to uphold its obligations. Videos showed extremists chanting slogans and confronting Jaishankar’s convoy. Despite the incident, Jaishankar engaged in talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, discussing bilateral ties. He also firmly rejected third-party intervention in Kashmir, calling for Pakistan to return “illegally occupied” territory.

Fifteen people were injured, including two seriously, after South Korean KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight bombs in Pocheon during a live-fire drill. The Air Force blamed a pilot's incorrect input for the accident, while the cause of the second jet’s bomb release remains unclear. A church and homes were damaged, and a driver was hit by shrapnel. Authorities evacuated residents and searched for unexploded bombs, finding none. The Air Force apologized and pledged compensation. The incident occurred ahead of joint South Korea-US drills amid concerns over North Korea-Russia ties.

The US has suspended military deportation flights due to high costs, weeks after sending Indian deportees in shackles on Air Force cargo planes. The Trump administration had used C-17 and C-130 aircraft to deport migrants, but a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the practice was inefficient and costly—reaching $3 million per flight to India. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the move as a deterrent, but backlash followed reports of mistreatment. Countries like Colombia and Venezuela refused US military flights, forcing alternatives. The suspension may become permanent as deportation policies face scrutiny.

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith shared an emotional moment after India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Smith, who scored 73 runs, announced his retirement from ODIs after the match. A viral video captured Kohli asking Smith if it was his last ODI, and upon hearing "Yes," he embraced him warmly. Smith, a two-time World Cup winner, retires with 5,800 ODI runs. India will face New Zealand in the final on March 9. Smith reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final against South Africa ahead.

India strongly condemned the security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s UK visit, calling pro-Khalistan protesters “separatists and extremists.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized the misuse of democratic freedoms and urged the UK to uphold its diplomatic obligations. India reiterated concerns over violent protests by anti-India elements, demanding accountability. Despite disruptions, Jaishankar continued meetings with UK PM Keir Starmer and other leaders, discussing key bilateral issues, including extremism. India has consistently raised concerns over such protests, including previous incidents outside the Indian High Commission and disruptions at a London cinema screening an Indian film.

India has sent a judicial request to the US for key information in the Rs 64 crore Bofors scam probe. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sent a letter rogatory to the US justice department, seeking details from Michael Hershman, head of US-based Fairfax, regarding alleged kickbacks in the 1980s arms deal. Hershman had claimed Rajiv Gandhi was "furious" over a Swiss bank account linked to the scandal. The case, first registered in 1990, was instrumental in Rajiv Gandhi's 1989 election defeat. The move signals a renewed focus on the 40-year-old controversy.