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Israel and Hamas endorsed a first-phase ceasefire and exchange plan. Israeli pullbacks could begin within 24 hours of signing; hostage releases may start within days. Strikes continued even as celebrations erupted in Gaza and Tel Aviv. The US hailed the deal; political rifts persist inside Israel over next steps. Governance of post-war Gaza and a path to statehood remain unresolved.
Gaza residents and online voices greeted the ceasefire with relief and grief. The US-backed plan pairs prisoner releases with expanded aid to the enclave. Journalists and writers urged vigilance, saying a truce is not a final peace. Skeptics questioned implementation after prior deals collapsed. Calls to honor the dead and rebuild livelihoods dominated early reactions.
Washington says Israel and Hamas have agreed to an initial ceasefire-hostage step. Netanyahu calls it a “big day” and plans a cabinet vote on the deal. Hamas backs the move but presses for full implementation and withdrawals. The UN chief urges compliance, aid access and a path toward a political settlement. Allies abroad welcome the step while warning that execution will be the real test.
Beckham says she hid an eating disorder in her early career. The Netflix film links the struggle to industry pressures after the Spice Girls. Friends recall unhealthy routines and relentless scrutiny. She hopes candour will help others and reflects on a healthier present.
Victoria Beckham says camera angles, not attitude, shape her no-smile look. A new Netflix docuseries chronicles her shift from music to fashion leadership. She describes setting vanity aside to focus on work. The series promises candid moments from the design studio and red carpet.
Trump says the government will take “very threatening” steps against antifa. A White House event spotlights conservative voices and seeks to name alleged backers. Researchers describe antifa as decentralised; officials cite few concrete cases. Guard deployments and talk of using an anti-insurrection law face legal pushback. The president couples the message with renewed focus on Middle East talks.
Trump’s public flourish masked weeks of quiet pressure on both Israel and Arab partners. He presented a plan shaped at the UN, then privately pushed Netanyahu to bend. A Qatar-related flashpoint helped Washington rally Arab unity and secure an apology. A deadline for Hamas and focus on hostages created political urgency. Mediators in Qatar, Egypt and Turkey were tasked to turn headlines into binding text.
Starmer rules out seeking a visa deal during his India trip. The visit centres on implementing a new UK–India trade agreement. Past efforts were hindered by visas; the latest pact avoids that fight. UK is weighing links between visas and returns agreements more broadly.
Bilawal summons PPP’s CEC for October 18 in Karachi. Tensions with PML-N have escalated over flood aid and sharp exchanges. PTI’s Asad Qaiser offers PPP support for a no-confidence move. Rana Sanaullah urges top-level talks to calm the row.
Kitagawa, Robson and Yaghi share the 2025 chemistry Nobel. Their MOFs offer huge internal surface areas for gas storage and separations. Potential uses include CO2 capture, water harvesting and PFAS removal. Laureates say basic science is delivering real-world benefits.
WHO reports youth vaping is climbing in Pakistan. Global smoking rates are falling but Pakistan lags targets. About 30 million adults use tobacco; 160,000 deaths yearly. Regulatory gaps and marketing fuel teen uptake. Experts urge taxes, ad curbs and stronger enforcement.
ISPR reports two officers and nine soldiers martyred in an Orakzai IBO. At least 19 militants were killed; clearance operations continue. PM Shehbaz pays tribute and vows to defeat terrorism. The fallen were identified by name, age and home districts. Incident follows other recent operations amid rising violence indicators.
