The PM said the freedom of the hostages was a tribute to the courage of their families and Trump’s “unwavering” peace efforts. All living Gaza war hostages were released by the militant group Hamas earlier in the day, after more than two years in captivity. Read on for more on this.

For the first time in the national capital, the shopping hubs that draw tourists, luxury shoppers and even celebrities are facing an extraordinary crisis, prompting the authorities to ponder over a temporary shutdown.