Despite Trump ordering Israel to stop the bombing, Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing at least 19 people in the last 24 hours, the territory’s Health Ministry said.
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2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for immune system research
Scientists Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance’
51 die in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainfall in eastern Nepal; rescue efforts underway
At least 51 people have died in rain-related incidents across eastern Nepal after days of heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides and floods
1,000 climbers stranded on Tibetan side of Mt Everest after blizzard; rescue going on
Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear out the snow blocking access to the area, which sits at an altitude of more than 4,900 metres. Some tourists have already been rescued, BBC reported, quoting local media.
Israel, Hamas prepare for Gaza truce talks in Egypt ahead of 2-year mark of war
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.
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
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.
