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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan’s actions over the last few days are being seen as “provocative and escalatory”. Speaking in the press conference, Col Sofiya Qureshi further said during the briefing that Pakistan tried to attack air base in Punjab. Col Qureshi also said that Pakistan military is observed to be moving their troops to border areas. Apart from targeting military bases, Pakistan also targeted medical facilities in Srinagar, Avantipura and Udhampur, Qureshi said on Saturday morning.

The Indian foreign secretary reiterated India’s commitment to non-escalation provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military. Misri also refuted Pakistan’s claims of missiles being fired at religious site and termed it “ludicrous”.

Pakistan’s foreign minister said Saturday that if India stops its escalatory actions, so will Islamabad. “If there is an iota of sanity, India will stop and if they stop, so will we,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on camera while speaking with a local TV station. Pakistan said Saturday that India launched missiles at key military bases, including a base close to the capital Islamabad. Shortly after, Pakistan’s military said it had launched an operation against India in retaliation to those latest strikes.

Mexico has sued Google for referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" in US versions of Google Maps, despite repeated objections. President Claudia Sheinbaum claims that the alteration violates international name standards, Associated Press reported.

The debate stems from a recent vote in the United States House of Representatives, led by Republicans, to officially adopt the name "Gulf of America" for use in federal papers. US President Donald Trump said that the US has main influence over the region.Google stated that it follows official government sources and displays different names based on user location.

Mexico claims the modification misrepresents shared territory. The issue also caused friction between the White House and the Associated Press, who refused to use the new name.

According to the Associated Press, Trump is also planning on renaming the Persian Gulf the "Gulf of Arabia" during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday and urged both Pakistan and India to find ways to de-escalate.

A US Department Of State spokesperson said Rubio also offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.

The US is preparing a new aid system for Gaza using private firms, as Israel’s blockade continues into a third month.

Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, stated that private contractors will oversee secure distribution centers to distribute food and supplies to more than a million people. He emphasized that Israel will not manage the aid, but instead safeguard the centers perimeters, BBC reported.

UN agencies have opposed the initiative, warning that it may "weaponize" aid. They argue existing mechanisms are effective, noting minimal looting and no theft of WHO medical supplies.

The Trump administration is leading the initiative, which includes a new NGO called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and is seeking financing from Gulf countries ahead of the president's regional visit, according to BBC.

Ukraine's SBU security agency discovered a spying network purportedly operated by Hungarian military intelligence. Two former Ukrainian soldiers were detained for state treason after allegedly leaking military data from the Transcarpathia region, including air defense sites, according to Reuters.

The SBU said the suspects were recruited by a Hungarian intelligence officer, receiving cash and special communication equipment to carry out their activities. It is the first known case of a Hungarian spy network being uncovered in Ukraine, the agency added.

Hungary, a NATO and EU member, denounced the charges as "propaganda" and responded by removing two Ukrainian diplomats from its Budapest mission, Reuters reported.

Ties between Kyiv and Budapest remain strained, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban retaining close links with Russia  and opposing Western military support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is suspending nine routes between Canada and the United States due to falling demand, according to Xinhua.

Austin, Los Angeles, and Chicago are among the destinations affected. The airline stated that it constantly evaluates its network and may return certain routes in the future. The decision comes after a general drop in cross-border travel amid poor Canada-US ties.

Trade tensions and contentious remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has frequently suggested that Canada become the 51st state, have all contributed to the decline. In response, the Canadian government has urged residents to promote domestic travel and expenditure, Xinhua reported.

WestJet is now focusing on expanding its domestic network and enhancing connections to Europe, aligning with shifting travel patterns and national priorities.

The European Union announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on certain US imports, including potentially aircraft manufacturer Boeing, if ongoing trade tensions with Washington are not resolved. The action is in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs on global trading partners, according to Reuters.

The European Commission, which handles trade policy for the EU's 27 members, has also announced that it will take legal action against US tariffs at the World Trade Organization.

"The EU remains committed to negotiated solutions, but we are preparing for all outcomes," added Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Reuters reported.

In early April, the US imposed a 20 percent tariff on EU goods, later pausing the measure for 90 days to allow for negotiations. However, a 10 percent tariff remains in place on EU imports.

President Donald Trump has indicated that tariffs on Chinese goods may soon be reduced, ahead of key trade talks between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland, BBC reported.

“You can’t get any higher. It’s at 145, so we know it’s coming down,” he said, alluding to the current import taxes of up to 145% on Chinese products.The negotiations could be a turning point in the ongoing trade battle.

China's Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying voiced confidence in managing trade tensions, although analysts believe both sides are under mounting economic pressure and willing to negotiate a modest de-escalation, as stated by BBC.