October 7, 2025

World marks two years of Israeli genocide as Gaza reels from devastation Hamas, mediators end Gaza talks in 'positive atmosphere' Syria announces results of first parliamentary elections since Assad’s ouster Maduro says Venezuela stopped terrorists targeting US embassy US Senate rejects Republican funding bill as shutdown continues

Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks Gaza media office: 20,000 children, 12,500 women killed by Israel Hamas denies agreeing to disarm under Trump’s Gaza plan PKK/YPG terror group targets civilians in northern Syria Gaza-bound flotilla 545 kilometres from enclave — Organisers

* Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul to warm reception * Greta Thunberg tortured, forced to kiss Israeli flag: activist * Hamas accuses Israel of lying about its Gaza withdrawal after killing 70 * Pakistan warns India over provocation risking nuclear escalation * Hamas has proven it is ready for peace in region: Erdogan

* Hamas nods to Trump's Gaza plan, agreeing to free captives * International reactions pour in after Hamas supports Trump’s plan * Israel strikes Gaza despite Trump’s halt orders * US targets suspected drug traffickers in tense Venezuela waters * India will host Taliban minister in first high-level visit

Israel seizes Gaza flotilla, detains 450 activists Hamas weighs Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan Erdogan marks recapture of Jerusalem anniversary White House pressures top universities Netflix loses $15B after Musk’s call to cancel

Israel storms Gaza aid flotilla Türkiye presses for UN reforms Rohingya demand action at UN US intel to boost Ukraine strikes Musk halfway to becoming first trillionaire

Flotilla nears Gaza, faces drone threats Qatar: Trump’s Gaza plan needs work US government shuts down in budget standoff Zelenskyy warns of ‘critical’ nuclear risk Up to 60 killed in Philippine quake

Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention UK Labour Party members vote to recognise war on Gaza as genocide Palestine, Türkiye and world leaders welcome Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan From White House, Netanyahu rings Qatar, apologises for Israel's attack on Doha Saudi-led consortium to buy FIFA-famous video game giant for whopping $55B

Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying troops to Portland Hamas slams US plans to appoint Tony Blair to Gaza Global Sumud aid flotilla bound for Gaza approaches Egypt's northern coast Denmark bans all civilian drone flights due to EU summit

* Israel kills 98 in Gaza raids * Colombia’s Petro wants UN HQ moved to Qatar * UN sanctions snap back on Iran * Zelenskyy seeks $90B in US arms * 4,500-year-old treasures found in Troy