The statement came just hours after Trump announced the second phase of his Gaza peace plan, intensifying pressure on Hamas to fully implement the deal reached earlier this month.
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Trump says Modi promised phase-out of Russian oil imports
Speaking to reporters at his Oval Office on Wednesday, October 15, he said the US was “not happy” that India was buying Russian crude, arguing such purchases helped finance President Vladimir Putin’s war.
Trump asserts “strong dollar policy”, threatens tariffs on BRICS-linked nations
The BRICS nations have voiced serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade.
Hamas executes 7 in public, aiming to retake control over Gaza Strip
Hamas gunmen publicly executed at least seven people in Gaza this week, even as a new ceasefire agreement with Israel took effect.
Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya, a Hindu College alumnus, to visit India on October 16 to strengthen bilateral ties
Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya will visit India for her maiden trip to the neighbouring nation since taking charge of the office on October 16
WATCH: Giorgia Meloni’s expressions become meme gold as Sharif hails Trump a “man of peace” at Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
The gathering itself was no small affair. Over 20 global leaders, including Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, attended the high-level Gaza Peace Summit on Monday, October 15.
Singapore moves to tighten online safety laws, plans powerful new regulator by 2026
Singapore is moving to strengthen its regulation of online content with the introduction of a new Online Safety Commission that will have the authority to order social media platforms to block harmful material. The proposal is part of a new online safety bill that was tabled in parliament on Wednesday and is expected to be […]
Bangladesh garments factory fire leaves 16 dead
At least 16 people died after a massive fire broke out at a garments factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina ousted in military coup after weeks of Gen Z protests
Rajoelina’s fall capped weeks of Gen Z-led protests that started over persistent electricity and water outages but snowballed into demonstrations of frustration with the government and Rajoelina’s leadership.
Indonesia raises alert to highest level after Mount Lewotobi’s powerful eruption
The eruption, which lasted around nine minutes, took place at 1:35 a.m. local time in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to a statement from the country’s Geological Agency. Officials said the volcano had also erupted earlier in the night, spewing ash about nine kilometres high.
