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President Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to slain activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice in the conservative movement before his assassination last month.
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Trump awards Charlie Kirk top honour amid crackdown on left-wing groups

President Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain activist Charlie Kirk, sparking debate on political violence.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 13h

Hamas hastened to ease the pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel by returning the bodies of more dead hostages.
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Israel says it has received remains of four more deceased hostages as cuts to aid for Gaza loom

Hamas returns dead hostages to Israel amid concerns over aid cuts, as Trump warns of disarmament.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 21h

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital

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Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Russian forces launch powerful attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine, hitting a hospital, as Zelenskyy seeks U.S. Tomahawk missiles.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 22h

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and called for strengthening of cooperation in a host of sectors, including collaboration in law enforcement and security between the two countries.

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Chinese President Xi meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya, calls for stronger security collaboration

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to discuss cooperation in various sectors.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

Israel's military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire.
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Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Israeli military kills six Palestinians in Gaza after suspects approach forces, violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, the Foreign Minister of host Malaysia said on Tuesday.
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Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal'

Trump to broker ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, aiming for peace agreement at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

China announced sanctions on Tuesday against five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean amid trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, sending the company's shares sharply lower.
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China takes steps against U.S.-linked units of South Korea shipbuilder Hanwha

China imposes sanctions on U.S.-linked Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries amid trade tensions, impacting global maritime industry.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

U.S. President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on imported wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets took effect, a development likely to fuel building costs and pile pressure on homebuyers in an already challenging market.
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U.S. President Donald Trump tariffs on timber, furniture take effect

Fresh tariffs on wood, furniture, and kitchen cabinets by Donald Trump to boost U.S. industries, raising building costs and homebuyer pressure.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed a “tremendous day for the Middle East [West Asia]” as he and regional leaders signed a declaration on Monday meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.
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Gaza declaration inked as Hamas sets hostages free

President Trump signs declaration for Gaza ceasefire, exchanging hostages and prisoners, aiming for peace in the Middle East.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Israel said that the last 20 living hostages released by Hamas on Monday had arrived in the country.

"Welcome home," the foreign ministry wrote in a series of posts on X.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on October 13, the first to be released as part of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Hamas has said 20 living hostages will be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

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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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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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