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Israeli air raids on southern Gaza killed at least 26 people overnight. The attacks targeted nine locations in the region, according to BBC.

Israel ordered evacuations from portions of Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, warning of significant military action. The raids came amid an ongoing Israeli blockade that has stopped aid from accessing Gaza for more than ten weeks.

The conflict began on October 7, when Hamas launched a horrific attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and seizing 251 hostages. In response, Israel's current military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 52,829 people, BBC reported.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 3, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 181, 800 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 185, 300 per tola on Tuesday.

The price of silver has increased by Rs 35 and is being traded at Rs 1, 925 per tola today.

US President Donald Trump landed in Qatar on the second leg of his Middle East tour, after departing from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. He was greeted with full ceremonial honors.

During the visit, Trump and Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, signed agreements worth more than $1.2trn. Key agreements include a $96bn agreement for Qatar Airways to buy up to 210 Boeing planes and a $38bn investment plan to rebuild Al Udeid Airbase and other defense assets, according to BBC.

Later today, officials from the United States, Turkey, and Syria are due to meet to discuss Trump's proposal to relax sanctions on Syria.

Trump’s tour will conclude in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, BBC reported.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte appointed Eduardo Arana as the new prime minister on Wednesday, following the resignation of Gustavo Adrianzen.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Arana pledged to serve faithfully and without corruption. President Boluarte also appointed new Cabinet members who will serve for the remainder of her term, ending in 2026, Xinhua reported.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Maluku province on Thursday morning, according to Xinhua.

The earthquake struck at 7:50 a.m. Jakarta time, with the epicenter situated 189 kilometers southwest of Maluku Barat Daya Regency at a depth of 515 kilometers.The tremor was reported with moderate intensity (III MMI) in Tiakur, the regency's capital.

Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat due to the quake’s deep origin.

Indonesia is prone to seismic activity as it lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, Xinhua reported.

At least 21 people were killed in a three-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning along the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway in Puebla state, central Mexico.

Local official Samuel Aguilar Pala confirmed that 18 victims died at the scene, while three others passed away in hospital. Several more were injured and are receiving medical care, BBC reported.

The crash involved a cement truck, a bus, and a van. Initial reports suggest the collision occurred when the truck attempted to overtake the van.

German prosecutors stated on Wednesday that three Ukrainian nationals had been arrested in connection with a suspected sabotage plot aimed against Russian-linked transit networks. The arrests took place in Cologne and Konstanz, Germany, as well as in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.

The suspects are accused of planning arson and explosive assaults in Germany on behalf of others suspected of working for Russian state officials. Authorities also claim the organization intended to send explosive devices from Germany to Ukraine, designed to detonate during transit, as reported by Firstpost.

The case is being investigated as a foreign intelligence operation designed to disrupt German infrastructure. The suspect apprehended in Switzerland is expected to be extradited to Germany for additional legal proceedings.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend proposed peace talks in Istanbul with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. This practically puts a stop to the chance of the two leaders meeting in person for the first time since the conflict began.

Instead, Russia will be represented by Vladimir Medinsky, Putin's personal advisor who previously conducted negotiations with Ukraine in 2022, Firstpost reported.

Zelensky had earlier expressed willingness to travel to Istanbul if Putin agreed to join. “If Putin does not arrive and plays games, it is final proof that he does not want to end the war,” he said on Tuesday.

There had been speculation that US President Donald Trump, currently visiting the Middle East, might also participate in the talks, according to the Firstpost.