Hostage exchange opens Gaza ceasefire but leaves dispute over the dead
Hamas returned all living Israeli hostages, but said it would hand over only four bodies as part of the first phase of the US-brokered deal.
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Dutch government takes control of Nexperia over governance concerns
The Netherlands invoked a rarely used law to intervene in Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, citing risks to European technological capacity and economic security.
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Madagascar President Says He Fled for Safety as Military Unit Backs Protests
Andry Rajoelina spoke from an undisclosed location without resigning after CAPSAT soldiers joined demonstrations and asserted control over the armed forces.
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World leaders gather in Egypt as Gaza ceasefire enters difficult next phase
More than two dozen national leaders met in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, after living Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian detainees were released.
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Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed in Gaza City amid factional violence
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi was shot and killed in Gaza City as armed groups clashed amid the fragile ceasefire environment, TRT World reported.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade deadly border claims as frontier closes
Both sides report heavy losses in overnight clashes along the border, but their casualty claims differ sharply and remain unverified independently.
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Gaza City clashes between Hamas and Dughmush clan leave 27 dead
Fierce internal fighting in southern Gaza City has become one of the deadliest confrontations between Hamas and a local clan since Israeli operations eased.
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Madagascar president says coup is under way after soldiers join protests
Andry Rajoelina said an attempted coup was underway after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations, as protests over services and corruption escalated in Antananarivo.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border as relations hit new low
Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered their sharpest confrontation in years, with cross-border fire, retaliatory strikes and duelling casualty claims deepening distrust between the two neighbours.
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Russian strike on church in Kostiantynivka kills two and wounds four
A Russian airstrike hit church grounds in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, killing two people and injuring four, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
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Hamas mobilises in Gaza as clan clash raises fear of internal violence
Fighting between Hamas and the Dughmush clan has escalated in Gaza City, after the group recalled security forces and moved to reassert control over areas vacated by Israeli troops.
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Clashes flare again on Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Taliban forces and Pakistani troops traded fire after airstrikes in Afghanistan reignited a volatile frontier dispute.
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Israeli airstrikes kill one and wound seven in southern Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a site selling heavy machinery in Msayleh killed one person, injured seven others and temporarily cut a key road in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.
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India restores embassy in Kabul as Afghan foreign minister visits New Delhi
India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul back to embassy status, a notable thaw in ties with the Taliban-led Afghan government even though New Delhi still does not formally recognise it.
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Lebanon says it has broken up Israeli-linked cell accused of assassination and bombing plots
Lebanese authorities say they have arrested a network linked to Israel that planned assassinations and bombings, mainly around a commemoration ceremony.
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Pakistan says 30 militants tied to Orakzai attack were killed in reprisal operation
The military said the men were linked to an assault that killed 11 security personnel earlier in the week, while civilian leaders praised the operation.
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Pakistani drone strikes in Kabul kill two senior TTP members, sources say
The strikes hit Kabul late on October 9 and were followed by fresh accusations and retaliatory rhetoric across the border.
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Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Palestinians begin heading north again
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire comes into force after the Israeli cabinet’s approval, with displaced Palestinians moving back toward the north and major questions still unresolved.
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Qatar to Build Training Facility at Idaho Base Under New US Defense Agreement
The Pentagon says the Qatari Emiri Air Force will build a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base for training and F-15QA operations, while Washington insists the site will remain under U.S. control.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade accusations after reported Paktia airstrike
A Pakistani strike allegation and claims about Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan surfaced at the same time, deepening confusion over who carried out the attack.
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Airstrike in Kabul reported to kill TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud
Amu says multiple sources confirmed the death, while the Taliban said they were investigating the attacks and did not identify who carried them out.
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Trinidad and Tobago gets US clearance to negotiate Venezuela gas deal
The United States has granted Trinidad and Tobago permission to pursue talks on a cross-border gas project with Venezuela without triggering sanctions.
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US sends about 200 troops to Israel to support Gaza ceasefire monitoring
The deployment is part of a broader team that includes partner nations, NGOs, and private-sector participants.
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Israel approves Gaza ceasefire outline and starts 24-hour pullback clock
The Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s ceasefire plan, setting a 24-hour withdrawal window even as the deal leaves major questions unanswered.
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