SpaceX delayed its Crew-10 launch due to a hydraulic issue, postponing the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The Falcon rocket was set to launch from Kennedy Space Center but was halted less than an hour before liftoff. The new crew must reach the International Space Station before Wilmore and Williams can return home. They have been in space for nine months after Boeing’s Starliner capsule failed. NASA moved them to SpaceX for their return. A new launch attempt may happen as early as Thursday night.

Baloch Liberation Army militants hijacked a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing 21 hostages. Security forces later rescued all other passengers and killed all 33 attackers. The train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when the militants blew up the tracks, stopping the engine. They forced passengers out, checked identity cards, and shot some. Women and elderly people were spared. Security forces launched an operation and eliminated the militants. The government praised the military for preventing further loss of life. The rescued passengers, including injured ones, were taken to safety.

A British woman was raped at a hotel in Delhi’s Mahipalpur by a man she met on social media. She had come to India to meet him in person. After reaching her hotel, she invited him over. They had an argument when he acted inappropriately. He then forced himself on her. When she ran to the hotel reception for help, another man molested her in the lift. The police have arrested both men. The British High Commission has been informed. An investigation is ongoing.

Balochistan's quest for independence is deeply rooted in historical grievances stemming from perceived betrayals by both Pakistan and colonial powers. The province, rich in resources yet underdeveloped, has long felt marginalized. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), seeking autonomy and greater control over resources, has intensified insurgent activities, including a recent train hijacking resulting in significant casualties. Human rights violations, such as enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, have fueled local resentment. Activists like Dr. Mahrang Baloch advocate for peaceful resistance, organizing rallies to demand justice for victims of state violence. The ongoing conflict poses challenges to regional stability and foreign investments, notably China's Belt and Road Initiative projects.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international partners to ensure Russia's genuine commitment to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, cautioning against potential deception. Following productive discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv agreed to the ceasefire plan. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of vigilance, noting ongoing Russian strikes. U.S. President Trump acknowledged positive signals from Moscow but warned of severe economic repercussions if Russia undermines the agreement. European defense ministers, convening in Paris, echoed this sentiment, with UK Defence Secretary John Healey challenging President Putin to demonstrate sincerity by accepting the ceasefire. Concurrently, Putin visited Kursk, where Russian forces are reportedly advancing, urging his troops to fully reclaim the region.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) protested the absence of its representative during the Champions Trophy 2025 prize ceremony after India's victory over New Zealand. PCB Chief Executive Sumair Ahmad Syed was present in Dubai but was not included in the presentation. Former cricketer Kamran Akmal criticized Pakistan’s cricket, saying, "We don’t deserve to be there." PCB has sought an explanation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), arguing the governing body should have inquired about a replacement for its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi. Reports suggest PCB failed to formally notify ICC about Naqvi’s absence.

Washington is sending officials to Moscow for ceasefire talks after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day truce in a Saudi-hosted meeting. President Donald Trump confirmed the move but did not specify attendees. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House urges Russia to accept the deal, calling it the closest step toward peace. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region, which has seen recent fighting. Trump warned financial pressure on Russia is possible but emphasized his goal is peace. Ukrainian military leader Oleksandr Syrsky acknowledged troop withdrawals from Kursk, signaling shifting battle lines.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India later this month, marking his second international trip since taking office. Accompanying him will be Second Lady Usha Vance, making her first official visit to her ancestral homeland. Usha's parents emigrated from India to the United States in the late 1970s. This visit follows Vance's recent trips to France and Germany, where he engaged in high-level discussions with European leaders. During his inaugural foreign visit, Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference that drew considerable attention for critiquing European governments on issues such as illegal migration, religious freedoms, and election integrity. The upcoming visit to India is expected to strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations, furthering mutual understanding and cooperation.

NASA has postponed the SpaceX Crew-10 mission intended to retrieve astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). The delay arose due to hydraulic system issues detected less than four hours before the scheduled launch of the Falcon rocket from Kennedy Space Center. The Crew-10 mission, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain and including members from Japan and Russia, is now tentatively rescheduled for Thursday night, pending resolution of the technical problems. Williams and Wilmore, who have been aboard the ISS since June 2024, were initially slated for a brief mission but experienced an extended stay following malfunctions with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

Russia has presented the United States with a list of demands aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and improving bilateral relations. Key stipulations include preventing Ukraine's NATO membership, prohibiting foreign troops on Ukrainian soil, and recognizing Crimea and four other provinces as Russian territory. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 30-day ceasefire, warning of severe financial sanctions against Russia should it decline. However, Russia firmly opposes the deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, criticizing its exclusion from related discussions. While U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, the success of these diplomatic efforts hinges on Russia's response to the ceasefire proposal.