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Israel President Isaac Herzog said he will present the country’s highest civilian award to his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump for his role in securing the release of hostages from Gaza and helping to end the war.
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Israel to present highest civilian honour to U.S. President Donald Trump

Israel President Isaac Herzog to award Donald Trump for securing hostage release and promoting peace in the Middle East.

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U.S. President Donald Trump departed on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring the "war is over" in Gaza despite uncertainty about what will follow a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.
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Trump declares Gaza war over on way to Israel

President Trump embarks on high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring "war is over" in Gaza.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 10h

Hamas said it had finished preparations for freeing its remaining living hostages, which Israel expects to take place early Monday, fulfilling a key step in Donald Trump’s Gaza plan hours before he hosts a peace summit in Egypt.
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Countdown to hostage release as Trump to host Gaza peace summit

Hamas prepares to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as Trump hosts peace summit in Egypt.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 16h

Afghanistan wants peaceful resolution of its conflict with Pakistan but if the efforts don't succeed, it has other means, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday.
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Situation under control: Muttaqi on Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes

Afghanistan seeks peaceful resolution with Pakistan, but warns of other options if peace efforts fail.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

When asked why Donald Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, here’s what the Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize said.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed
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Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

President Trump in exceptional health after checkup, including lab tests and preventive health assessments at Walter Reed.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

France's Macron asks newly resigned Sebastian Lecornu to try again to form a government
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France's Macron asks newly resigned Sebastian Lecornu to try again to form a government

France's political deadlock prompts President Macron to re-appoint Prime Minister Lecornu to tackle mounting economic challenges and debt.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday (October 10, 2025) as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and — most vocally — himself.
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Trump's quest for Nobel Peace Prize falls short despite high-profile nominations

María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize; Trump's nomination rejected despite global conflicts resolution claims.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
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Who is Maria Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace laureate?

Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy and fighting for change.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

The Pakistan Army on Friday issued a stern warning to terrorists and their facilitators, rejecting the idea of engaging in talks with them to resolve the issue of militancy in the country.
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After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clashes, Pakistan Army warns terrorists and their facilitators, rejects dialogue with them

Army spokesman addresses media on increased terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, blaming lack of governance and neighboring countries for the issue.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who on Friday won the Nobel Peace Prize, said she was confident the opposition would succeed in securing a peaceful transition to democracy in her country.
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'We will prevail': Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, confident in peaceful transition to democracy.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

The U.N. children's charity UNICEF called on Friday for all crossings for food aid into war-shattered Gaza to be opened, saying deaths among children could rise given their immune systems have been badly compromised.
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UNICEF urges full flow of aid into Gaza, warns child deaths could spike

UNICEF warns of child death spike in Gaza due to malnutrition and compromised immune systems, calls for urgent aid.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

A study conducted in over 100 patients of oral cancer -- almost all from upper-lower or lower socioeconomic backgrounds -- found that all were unaware of early symptoms of the condition, with a very low awareness of free government screenings.
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Study in over 100 oral cancer patients finds low awareness of early symptoms, free screenings

Study reveals low awareness of oral cancer symptoms and government screenings among patients, highlighting need for public health campaigns.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

U.S. Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution
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U.S. Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

U.S. Congress votes to repeal 2003 Iraq war resolution, ending a chapter in history after decades of conflict.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Emmanuel Macron invites heads of political parties in France as he searches for next Prime Minister
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Emmanuel Macron invites heads of political parties in France as he searches for next Prime Minister

French President Macron meets with political party leaders to select sixth Prime Minister in under two years.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat
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Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat

Taiwan president vows to strengthen defense against China's military pressure, proposing new "T-Dome" air defense system.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI raises $2 billion in funding, boosts valuation to $8 billion
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Nvidia-backed Reflection AI raises $2 billion in funding, boosts valuation to $8 billion

Reflection AI, a startup backed by Nvidia, said it has raised $2 billion in a new funding round that values the company at $8 billion.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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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