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October 16, 2025 4:21 PM

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce deal violations, Rafah border reopening in question

Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire. A row over the return of bod...

October 16, 2025 3:53 PM

Indonesia military says 14 Papuan separatists killed in village battle

Indonesia's military said it killed 14 Papuan fighters during an operation to free a village from the control of separatists in the restive province this week, and said residents had welcomed the soldiers. Troops moved toward the village of Soanggam...

October 16, 2025 3:28 PM

Odisha leading in women empowerment: Bibhuti Jena, highlights women empowerment schemes

Odisha Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena highlighted various government initiatives aimed at empowering women. He said that Odisha has emerged as the leading state under the "Lakhpati Didi" initiative. "More than one crore women are receiving benefits un...

October 16, 2025 2:24 PM

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later

Israel’s military aid agency COGAT said on Thursday preparations are ongoing with Egypt to open the major Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people, with the date to be announced at a later stage. Israel had earlier warned it coul...

October 16, 2025 1:42 PM

India affirms its commitment to assume greater responsibilities in reformed United Nations: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' ...

October 16, 2025 12:50 PM

Madagascar’s new military ruler says he will be sworn in as president on Friday

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday, after the African Union suspended the membership of the island nation following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, who...

October 16, 2025 2:32 PM

Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty arrives in Delhi for key strategic dialogue

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 1st India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and strategic partnership. Welcoming the Egyptian Foreign Minister on his arrival, the MEA ...

October 16, 2025 11:17 AM

India reaffirms stance on 2-state solution for Palestine, pledges support for peace in West Asia

Reiterating India's longstanding stance for a negotiated two-State solution, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored New Delhi's commitment to contributing towards a peaceful and stable West Asia during the meetin...

October 16, 2025 10:56 AM

Explosions hit Ecuador bridges days after illegal mining crackdown

The detonation of explosive devices on two bridges in Ecuador early on Wednesday was retaliation for a major military operation against illegal miners, the country's interior minister said. Interior Minister John Reimberg indicated that authorities ...

October 16, 2025 10:18 AM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrives in India for three-day official visit

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for her maiden visit to India after assuming office. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrote said: “PM @Dr_HariniA of Sri Lanka has arrived in New D...

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