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Here is a rundown of all the news that you need to start your Saturday, including Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes on Indian military installations, the release of Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk on bail in the US and Israel’s interception of a missile fired from Yemen.

TOP STORIES

• Islamabad launches retaliatory attacks against Indian military installations: Pakistani army

Islamabad launched retaliatory strikes against military installations in India, according to the Pakistani military.

The Pakistani army said it destroyed a missile storage site in India’s Beas region as part of "Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos."

The strikes were launched in response to New Delhi's "Operation Sindoor," launched by India inside Pakistan on May 6, which killed 33 victims and injured 62, according to the Pakistan army.

• US federal judge orders release of Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk on bail

A federal judge in the US state of Vermont ordered the release of Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk on bail. Ozturk was controversially detained by immigration agents in late March.

"The court finds that she does not pose a danger to the community, nor does she present a risk of flight. The court orders the government to release Ms. Ozturk from custody immediately," Judge William Sessions III said.

The judge added that Ozturk is free to return to her home in the state of Massachusetts.

• Israel claims to have intercepted another missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli army claimed to have intercepted a missile fired from Yemen with its air defense systems.

Israeli media, including the Times of Israel news portal, reported that air-raid sirens were sounded in several areas across central Israel, with people receiving early warning mobile messages about the missile attack.

It added that the flight activity and operations at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's main airport, were halted at the time of the missile launch and resumed later.

There were no reports of injuries or damage from the attack, according to a military statement.

NEWS IN BRIEF

• At least six army personnel were killed when a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed in North Central Province, according to media reports.
• Mexican president sues Google for 'Gulf of Mexico' name change
• Pakistan accused India of launching missile strikes on several critical Pakistani military installations, including the Noor Khan Airbase, Shorkot Airbase and Murid Airbase.
• The Indian army said an armed drone injured civilians in Punjab province, according to a statement.
• Iran and the US will hold their fourth round of indirect talks in Oman's capital of Muscat, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced.
• US Sen. Bernie Sanders hailed a US federal judge who ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, detained by immigration agents in March.
• The UN said 70% of the Gaza Strip is either within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.
• Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to expand cooperation with Türkiye, highlighting its vital strategic role within the NATO alliance.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin argued that truth and justice are on his country’s side and all of Russia supports its “special military operation” in Ukraine as he gave an address on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.
• China to continue to defend Venezuela's sovereignty: Xi Jinping

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

• US delegation to work to ensure 'best deal' with China: White House

The White House said President Donald Trump and his trade team are committed to securing “the best deal possible for America” ahead of trade talks with China in Switzerland.

Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamison Greer will meet Chinese officials during the weekend in Geneva.

“Secretary Bessent knows that he’s going to Switzerland this weekend with the full support and confidence and trust of the president here at home,” said Leavitt.

• Japan again urges US to remove tariffs as UK reaches deal with Trump

Japan reiterated it seeks a full removal, not just a reduction, of US tariffs, following a new trade deal between the UK and the US.

Tokyo wants the complete elimination of 24% “reciprocal” tariffs, currently under a 90-day reprieve, as well as an additional 25% tariff on cars and a separate 25% duty on steel and aluminum, said Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top government negotiator, according to the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper.

"Our position remains the same that (Japan) will urge (the US) to review the series of tariff measures," Akazawa said.