US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Gaza ceasefire, which began on October 10, is progressing better than he had anticipated after two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Trump administration envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that the metrics are exceeding expectations.
US President Donald Trump called on Hamas to observe the truce with Israel, warning of serious consequences if the agreement is violated. The US is ready to take swift and harsh measures if violence in the Gaza Strip continues.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Israel. Their mission is to strengthen the fragile Gaza ceasefire, which has faced its first serious escalation.
Israel has temporarily suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip after Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers. In response, Israel launched strikes that killed at least 36 people.
Damage from the Alaska storm is so severe that many of the 2,000 evacuees will not return home for at least 18 months. In Kipnuk, one of the hardest-hit villages, 90% of homes have been destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to propose to his American counterpart Donald Trump to store US liquefied natural gas in Ukrainian gas storage facilities. This will allow America to be present on the European energy market.
On October 15, Kabul was hit by airstrikes from the Pakistani armed forces. Clashes erupted on the Afghan-Pakistani border, leading to civilian and military casualties.
The IAEA calls on Ukraine and Russia for a local ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This is necessary to restore the external power supply to the station, which has been operating on diesel generators since September 23.
U. S. President Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," and his cardiac age is 14 years younger than his chronological age. The examination was conducted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center ahead of upcoming trips.
A powerful explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Tennessee, resulting in deaths and missing persons. Rescuers could not immediately enter the territory due to ongoing explosions.
The Israeli government has approved a peace deal with Hamas, which includes the release of Israeli hostages, a ceasefire, and a partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza. The US is ready to send 200 servicemen to monitor the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Pope Leo XIV addressed the global media, calling for resistance to lies and manipulation, supporting honest documentation of events in Ukraine and Gaza. He also called for the release of imprisoned journalists.
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The team will also facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, logistics, and security.
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal to release hostages held by Hamas, brokered by Trump. 48 hostages are expected to be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
US President Donald Trump began a meeting with his cabinet, where he spoke about the ceasefire agreement and plans for a trip to the Middle East. He stated that he would go to Egypt for a signing ceremony and expected the release of hostages.
US President Donald Trump stated that the hostages are likely to be released on Monday, October 13, as part of the first phase of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. This agreement, signed on the night of October 9, provides for the release of all Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited US President Donald Trump to visit Israel early next week. The invitation came after a warm conversation during which the leaders exchanged congratulations on the agreement to release all hostages.
According to the Associated Press, Hamas intends to release 20 living hostages this weekend. Simultaneously, the Israeli military will begin withdrawing forces from most of Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the government on October 9 to approve the agreement. Hamas also announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a hostage exchange.
On Friday, US stock indices continued to rise: the S&P 500 rose by 0. 4%, the Dow Jones by 338 points, and the Nasdaq by 0.2%. Investors are positive about shares of artificial intelligence and energy sector companies, despite delays in the release of the employment report due to the government shutdown.
23-year-old climber Balin Miller died while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. His fall happened live on TikTok, shocking thousands of viewers.
The Dutch Supreme Court has ordered the government to reconsider the suspended export license for F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel. The export remains suspended for six weeks until the government completes its review.
Divers have discovered a cargo of lost Spanish jewels worth about $1 million off the coast of Florida. The find includes over 1,000 silver and gold coins minted in Spain's colonies.
In Nepal, two-year-old Aryatara Shakya has been chosen as the new living goddess Kumari, who will be worshipped by Buddhists and Hindus. She replaced her predecessor, who was considered mortal after reaching puberty.
The captain of the oil tanker Boracay will stand trial in February 2026 in France on charges of crew non-cooperation. He faces up to one year in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros.
FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.
Part of a 20-story apartment building in the Bronx, New York, collapsed. The cause was a gas explosion that brought down the incinerator shaft.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. He stated that the plan guarantees the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza.
In Iraq, a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking. He recruited Iraqis to participate in the war on Russia's side against Ukraine.
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets in all 26 states and the federal district to protest against the possible pardon of Jair Bolsonaro and his allies. The protests intensified after the lower house of parliament passed an amendment that makes it more difficult to arrest deputies, and a bill for Bolsonaro's amnesty.
