Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas on 6 October 2025 to discuss the proposed exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, the country’s foreign ministry said. US envoy Steve Witkoff is also joining the talks, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Sanae Takaichi becomes first female Japanese PM candidate after winning ruling party election
In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s long-governing conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). One of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party, Takaichi is also an admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
30 injured as Russia strikes railway station in Ukraine’s Sumy Region: Zelenskyy
At least 30 people were injured after Russian forces launched aerial strikes on a railway station in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region
Pakistan signs an agreement with JAAC to end unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
The Pakistani government has signed an agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), bringing an end to days of violent unrest in PoK
Indian couple from Nagpur dies in road mishap in Italy
A European trip for an Indian family turned deadly after the Nagpur couple died in a road mishap in Italy
2 Indian tourists jailed in Singapore for robbing, assaulting sex workers in hotel rooms
Singaporean legal authorities have sentenced two Indian tourists to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane, for allegedly robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms
Hamas says ready to release hostages, hand over power after Trump’s threat
Trump appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the attack on Tuesday. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally, but key mediators Egypt and Qatar have said some elements need further negotiation.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi coming to India for first high-level meeting since 2021 regime change in Afghanistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to visit India next week, marking the first such high-level engagement since the group took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Canada: Ontario cinema hall cancels screening of Indian films after violent attacks
A movie theatre in Canada’s Ontario has halted screening of Indian films after it faced arson and shooting attacks in two separate incidents in a span of a few days.
India, China to resume direct flights from late October 2025: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the arrangement comes after months of technical-level discussions between the civil aviation authorities on restarting services and finalising a revised Air Services Agreement.
