World leaders meeting at the Group of Seven summit in Canada called for a de-escalation of the worst-ever conflict between the regional foes.

Hostilities between Israel and Iran have entered the fifth day after Israel refused any diplomatic overtures from Iran overnight to stop the ongoing conflict. In response, The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an evacuation directive,

A live broadcast was interrupted and a presenter ... notices have become a new norm. Iran issued an “evacuation” order for Israeli news channel staff on Monday after Israel bombed Iran’s state broadcaster. Israel has issued many hundreds of notices ...

With their air defenses shredded, allies sidelined and stockpile of missiles running down, Iran's theocratic leaders face the prospect of having to submit to a tougher deal on their nuclear program as their only way out of a worsening situation.

The FTSE 100 faces a stern test of its new high levels this week, with Israel-Iran tensions still running high and investors not so far hedging their bets either way, as the UK government warns against travel to the region.

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was given a 21-gun salute. The last rites of the former CM are being performed with full state honours. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat are also present.