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October 29, 2025 12:27 PM October 29, 2025 12:27 PM

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US Stocks Close Higher; Major Indices Hit Record Intraday Levels

US stocks closed higher yesterday, with all major indices reaching record levels during intraday trading. The gain was fueled by signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, along with strong gains in technology shares. Investors also looked ahead to the upcoming Federal Reser...

October 29, 2025 12:18 PM October 29, 2025 12:18 PM

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UNFCCC 2025 NDCs Report Notes Improved Climate Action Quality and Credibility

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently released its 2025 nationally determined contributions (NDCs) synthesis report. It reported improved quality, credibility and economic coverage by the participating nations. Released ahead of COP30 in Brazil next month, the report provid...

October 29, 2025 11:05 AM October 29, 2025 11:05 AM

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33 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Air Strikes on Gaza, PM Netanyahu Orders Action

At least 33 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes in Gaza. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of attacking Israeli soldiers in Gaza and breaching the terms of returning the bodies of deceased hostages. Hamas has denied the allegation. Israeli Prime Minister...

October 29, 2025 9:25 AM October 29, 2025 9:25 AM

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Actress Prunella Scales, Beloved for Fawlty Towers Role, Passes Away

British actress Prunella Scales, best known as Sybil Fawlty in the classic sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died peacefully at home in London aged 93, her family said. She had lived with vascular dementia since 2013 and was retired due to this from her 70-year-long career. Her co-star John Cleese called he...

October 29, 2025 8:47 AM October 29, 2025 8:47 AM

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Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as Category 5, Now Weakens to Category 3 Toward Cuba

Hurricane Melissa is now centered off Jamaica’s northern coast after striking as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, has weakened slightly but remains a powerful Category 3 as it moves toward Cuba. The storm has caused extens...

October 29, 2025 8:43 AM October 29, 2025 8:43 AM

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Israeli Airstrikes Target Gaza City and Khan Younis Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israel Defence Forces carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing nine people, after accusing Hamas of violating a US-brokered ceasefire. The strikes followed Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order for forceful action. According to Israeli officials, Hamas attacked troops near the Rafah area with rocket-prope...

October 28, 2025 9:07 PM October 28, 2025 9:07 PM

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South Korea, US, Japan to Hold Trilateral Diplomatic Talks at APEC

South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold trilateral talks among their top diplomats during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering this week. The meeting will take place in a closed-door format tomorrow afternoon. It follows the summit talks between Korean President Lee Jae Myung a...

October 28, 2025 8:36 PM October 28, 2025 8:36 PM

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Gastroenteritis Outbreak in Pakistan Kills Nine, Including Six Children

In Pakistan, nine people, including six children, lost their lives to a gastroenteritis outbreak in a village on Karachi's outskirts. Deaths occurred over several days after residents consumed contaminated water and food during a funeral gathering held more than a week ago. The incident highlights P...

October 28, 2025 8:33 PM October 28, 2025 8:33 PM

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A Man Pleads Guilty to Assassinating Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

A man charged for assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 pleaded guilty today, in his first court hearing since the fatal shooting that shocked the nation and drew attention to Unification Church and its connection to political leaders. Tetsuya Yamagami (45) had shot at Abe ...