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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 13h

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Thursday (October 9, 2025) that it has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2025 to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai.

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Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai

2025 Literature Nobel Prize: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards Nobel Prize in Literature to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai for visionary oeuvre.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 15h

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi landed in the national capital on Thursday, in the first high-level trip from Kabul after the Taliban seized power following the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani government over four years back.
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Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi

Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi visits India, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues, despite UN travel ban exemption.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 16h

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, broadly focusing on boosting the India-UK ties in areas of trade, defence and security and critical technology.
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PM Modi holds talks with U.K. counterpart Starmer in Mumbai

British leader Keir Starmer visits India to strengthen trade ties, discuss extradition of fugitives, and boost bilateral relations.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 21h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, Donald Trump said on Wednesday in announcing the outlines of the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war.
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Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas agree to peace plan, releasing hostages and withdrawing troops, marking significant progress in conflict resolution.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

Hamas said Wednesday (October 8, 2025) that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages under a deal.

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Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel

Hamas and Israel discuss peace plan, ceasefire, hostage release, and withdrawal in Gaza negotiations with U.S. involvement.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

An intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol and smashed a glass door, set fire to a rug and flag, and knocked over busts of George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. before he was taken into custody by State troopers.
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Intruder with mental health issues vandalises Washington state Capitol

Man with mental health issues breaks into Washington State Capitol, causing damage before being arrested by State Patrol.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Donald Trump described his use of tariffs as a measure to stop wars, and said that his communication to India and Pakistan during the recent conflict was "very effective", repeating his claim of ending the battle between the nuclear-armed neighbours using trade.
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What I said was very effective, they stopped: President Trump on India-Pakistan conflict

President Trump claims tariffs ended wars, including India-Pakistan conflict, emphasizing trade's role in global peace.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Indonesian crews recovered a dozen bodies on Monday as they searched for young people missing after a prayer hall at an Islamic boarding school collapsed last week, bringing the death toll to 61.
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Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to 61 as more bodies are recovered

Tragic school collapse in Indonesia leaves 61 dead, with 2 students still missing, as rescue efforts continue.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

The White House on Monday backed off President Donald Trump's assertion that U.S. government employees were being laid off "right now" due to the shutdown, but warned that job losses could result if Congress does not restore federal funding.
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White House says no U.S. shutdown-related layoffs yet, but warns they could come

Senate votes on funding measures unlikely to succeed, air traffic controllers calling in sick, government shutdown continues.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with U.S. President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.
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Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt under Trump's Gaza peace plan

Hamas and Israel begin indirect talks in Egypt to end Gaza war, with Trump optimistic about peace deal.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 3d

A rift within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition is emerging as a flashpoint in efforts to end the war in Gaza, threatening to derail a U.S. push to reshape the political landscape of the Middle East.

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Netanyahu faces far-right backlash as Trump presses to end Gaza war

Netanyahu faces backlash from ultra-nationalist allies over Trump's Gaza plan, risking early elections and coalition collapse.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 3d

Israel has deported a further 29 activists detained by the navy last week for taking part in a flotilla that sought to deliver aid to blockaded Gaza, the foreign ministry said.
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Israel deports 29 more Gaza aid flotilla activists

Israel defends blockade legality, calls flotilla provocation; foreign ministry denies mistreatment claims, upholds activists' legal rights.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 4d

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” for Gaza, which has also been shared with Hamas.
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Trump says Israel accepted ‘withdrawal line’, Hamas confirmation would trigger immediate ceasefire

Trump announces Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement with Hamas, thanks Arab nations for support in ending Gaza crisis.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 5d

The streets of Damascus barely showed sign on Saturday a parliamentary election was set to take place the next day.
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Many Syrians unaware of first parliamentary election since Assad's fall

Syrian parliamentary election process criticized for lack of transparency, credibility, and inclusivity by activists and residents.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 5d

Sanae Takaichi is likely to be Japan's first female prime minister after winning the race on Saturday to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
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Sanae Takaichi elected as new LDP leader, likely to become first female PM

Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, known for conservative nationalist views and 'Japan First' policy.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 5d

Nearly 80 years after Mao Zedong called the United States a “paper tiger” to boost morale at home, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are exchanging barbs who is the paper tiger of today.
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Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against U.S.

Trump calls Russia a "paper tiger," sparking Cold War echoes and ironic use of Chinese propaganda slogan.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 5d

Both runways at Munich airport were closed on Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours after drones were again sighted, leading to dozens of flights being diverted or cancelled and stranding some 6,500 passengers, authorities said.
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Munich runways closed again after drone sightings

Munich airport closes runways twice in 24 hours due to drone sightings, disrupting flights and stranding passengers.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 5d

Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, under the terms of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza proposal, and signalled readiness to immediately enter mediated negotiations to discuss the details.
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Hamas says ready to free hostages; Trump urges Israel to halt bombing

Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages and enter negotiations under Trump's Gaza proposal, facing deadline for peace plan.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

The Hindu will host a webinar titled ‘Japanese government invites Indians for jobs, higher studies’, on October 4, 2025. The three best questions will receive a free online subscription to The Hindu.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg on Friday (October 3, 2025) to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated, ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

Guillaume crowned Luxembourg’s new Grand Duke as Henri abdicates after 25 years

Luxembourg celebrates as Grand Duke Guillaume ascends the throne, succeeding his father Henri after a 25-year reign.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday (October 2, 2025) to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity

Nationwide strikes in France protest spending cuts, demand higher taxes on the rich, impacting transportation and government decisions.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday (October 3, 2025), the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

UK names Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally appointed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury, leading Church of England and 85 million Anglicans worldwide.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Fire crews were battling massive flames at a Chevron refinery just outside of Los Angeles on Thursday night.
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Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

Massive fire at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles prompts emergency response from local and state agencies.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Germany’s Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.
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Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

Munich airport halts flights due to drone sightings, part of a series of aviation disruptions across Europe.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 6d

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials said Thursday, as Hamas was still considering its response to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for ending the nearly two-year war.
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers response to Trump’s peace proposal

Israeli strikes kill 57 Palestinians in Gaza amid Hamas response to Trump's peace proposal, sparking further conflict.

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