U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing, though no territorial breakthrough was reported after recent talks. Meanwhile, Indian officials refuted claims by Bangladesh police that suspects in a killing had fled to Meghalaya. Separately, political tensions between Kerala's CPI-M and Congress parties have surfaced in Karnataka following an eviction drive in Bengaluru, with statements from leaders seen as politically motivated ahead of Kerala's 2026 assembly polls.