Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Israel, where India and Israel elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Multiple MoUs were signed covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, commerce, and digital payments, including a landmark UPI connectivity agreement. 

President Donald Trump takes the Capitol stage for a high-stakes State of the Union address where he is expected to defend his immigration crackdown, federal cuts and hardline trade policies. With midterms looming and poll numbers under pressure, the speech could reset the political narrative.