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The international gold market has witnessed a significant slump in gold prices, with the value of gold per ounce plummeting to $4,721 after a massive 172-dollar drop. The trading of gold has led to a decline of over 3% in its value. On the other hand, oil prices have also recorded a decline of up to 4%. The Brent crude oil is being sold at $67 and $63 per barrel, respectively. Following a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Trump released a statement on social media. US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will hold a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Istanbul on Friday. The US authorities have stated that the governance of Gaza belongs to the Palestinians. Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, two years after its closure. According to Arab media, the Rafah crossing has been opened with specific restrictions, allowing a limited number of Palestinians to enter Gaza. Iranian authorities have arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in recent protests. Despite a decline in the Indian military’s aggression, the country’s defense budget has been increased by 15%. The Kremlin has stated that the scheduled security talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi were canceled due to scheduling issues. A 32-year-old programmer in China has gone missing due to excessive work pressure. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns and debates about the singularity of technology. Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Reza Enayati, has stated that certain forces are trying to destabilize the region and waste its resources. US President Trump has declared new documents as evidence of innocence. A Chinese court has stated that the arrested individuals were linked to a criminal group in Myanmar’s Kokang region. A bizarre incident has come to light in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where a momo seller lured a 7th-grade student with free momos and stole $85,000 worth of jewelry. Israel has announced that the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will be reopened on a limited and experimental basis, allowing only pedestrian traffic and allowing only the transfer of severely ill and wounded Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment. Following a new law, Afghan women and refugees are at greater risk: US journal. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a 9-year-old marriage ended in tragedy just a few weeks after the wedding. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, may be transferred to the federal government, according to sources. Smuggling of various items, including oil, is prevalent in Balochistan, and the government is taking strict measures to curb it: Defense Minister. Federal Minister for Communications and NADRA, Ali Muhammad Khan, has apologized to PPP Senator, Palwasha Khan, during a Senate session. Following a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Trump released a statement on social media. Indian film director and director of the film Dhulkar 2, Shazia Aqbal, has made her Instagram account private after facing criticism and backlash for calling a film “shameless and immoral.” The permanent committee on trade of the Senate has questioned the performance of US imports, barter trade, and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
