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October 15, 2025 9:26 AM

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level. Located in East Nusa...

October 15, 2025 1:30 PM

Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, one sign of progress after a number of apparent setbacks in the day since U.S. President Donald Trump touted his plan to end the Gaza war. The bodies were returned after Israel...

October 15, 2025 9:19 AM

Japan parliamentary committee yet to agree on Oct 21 PM vote, Kyodo says

Japan's parliamentary scheduling committee could not agree on holding a vote to select the next prime minister on Oct. 21, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) proposed the date but opposition parties di...

October 14, 2025 10:58 PM

Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid and Hamas tightens grip

Israel delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut on Tuesday, while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war. Three I...

October 14, 2025 10:28 PM

IMF warns of rising odds of ‘disorderly’ global market correction

Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already overpriced assets, increase the chance of a "disorderly" market correction, the International Mon...

October 14, 2025 6:27 PM

India Showcases Expanding Electronics Export Strength at GITEX Global Dubai 2025

India is reinforcing its position as a global technology and electronics powerhouse at GITEX Global Dubai 2025, with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) leading a strong delegation of 100 Indian companies. The India P...

October 14, 2025 10:54 PM

UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza’s $70 bln reconstruction

European and Arab nations, Canada and the U.S. appear willing to contribute to the estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, a U.N. official said on Tuesday, adding that the two-year war there had produced rubble equal to 13 times the pyramids of...

October 14, 2025 11:00 PM

Returning hostage bodies from Gaza may take time, Red Cross says

It may take considerable time to hand over remains of hostages and Palestinians who died during the Israel-Hamas war, a "massive challenge" given the difficulties of finding bodies in Gaza's rubble, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. ...

October 14, 2025 4:25 PM

Rajnath Singh urges enhanced collaboration in UN peacekeeping operations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for Enhanced Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination and Capacity Building — the '4C formula' — as a guiding principle for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. Speaking at the inaugural se...

October 14, 2025 3:57 PM

Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has fled the African nation, with young protesters toppling his government. Rajoelina said on Tuesday he had dissolved the national assembly, escalating a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military whi...

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