The Indian pilot who was captured after his fighter jet was shot down in Pakistan has been released.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was returned to India through the Wagah border.
It's in a move that was described as a "gesture of peace" by the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
It's hoped the release will help to further reduce recent tensions around the Indian and Pakistani regions of Kashmir.
Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say
A crane has collapsed in Thailand on Thursday, crushing two vehicles and killing two people, police said, a day after a crane accident in the northeast caused the deaths of 32 train passengers.
Arab League condemns Al Aqsa incursion, forced shutdown of UNRWA health centre
The Arab League has strongly condemned the incursion into Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the forced shutdown of the UNRWA-run health centre in East Jerusalem, describing both events as a violation of international law.
At least 31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the Health Ministry said.
US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say
US President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said.
Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
Authorities in Russia have detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after nine newborn babies died in just a few days earlier this month, investigators said on Wednesday.
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