Turkey Suspends Trade With Israel, Row Over Biden's "Xenophobic" Remark And More
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the strip. Saudi Arabia has stepped up the arrest of citizens for social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas war - this, as the kingdom signals a readiness to agree to diplomatic relations with the Jewish state - if it commits to Palestinian statehood. US President Joe Biden has called India and Japan "xenophobic", grouping them together with Russia and China as countries that "don't want immigrants". Millions of voters in England and Wales cast ballots in an array of local elections amounting to the last big test before a U.K. general election that all indicators so far suggest will see the Conservative Party ousted from power after 14 years. For all the latest world news, analysis and updates, NDTV's show The World24X7 with Parmeshwar Bawa, is your one-stop shop.
