Blinken back in the Middle East

As the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East for yet another diplomatic push to end the Gaza war, there are tentative hopes that some sort of deal to release hostages and halt the fighting can be achieved.

Ukrainian commanders have admitted that they've been forced back by Russian assaults, withdrawing from three villages on the eastern front. We'll look at whether the arrival of more western military aid can turn the tide in the conflict.

India's massive parliamentary election is underway. Almost one billion are eligible to vote. We'll hear from some of them about the state of healthcare across the country.