October 20, 2025

US-Brokered Gaza Truce Holds After First Major Cease-fire Test

US-Brokered Gaza Truce Holds After First Major Cease-fire Test

October 20, 2025 10:02 am

The fragile cease-fire brokered by the United States between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas has weathered its first serious challenge, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment despite renewed violence in Gaza. 

On Sunday, two Israeli soldiers were killed during what the IDF described as hostile fire and a missile attack near Rafah, a rare strike on Israeli troops since the truce began. In response, Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets across Gaza, with Palestinian hospital officials reporting at least 44 people killed.

Late in the day, the IDF announced it would “begin renewed enforcement of the cease-fire,” signaling that …

Artillery Mishap Mars Marines’ 250th Celebration

Artillery Mishap Mars Marines’ 250th Celebration

October 20, 2025 9:54 am

What began as a grand salute to the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in Southern California turned unsettling when artillery shrapnel struck vehicles traveling along Interstate 5 — one of the state’s busiest highways.

The incident occurred Saturday during a large-scale military demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance. The California Highway Patrol said a round fired from a towed howitzer “detonated prematurely overhead,” scattering fragments that hit at least two vehicles — both part of Vance’s protective detail. No injuries were reported, though officials described the situation as “unusual and concerning.”

The celebration, billed as the largest Marine demonstration …

China’s Next Five-Year Plan Could Redefine Global Power

China’s Next Five-Year Plan Could Redefine Global Power

October 20, 2025 9:33 am

Beijing is preparing its next chapter. As the Chinese Communist Party’s top brass gathers this week, they’re not merely setting domestic targets — they’re charting how the world’s second-largest economy will reshape the global order once again.

What emerges from these closed-door sessions will guide China’s next Five-Year Plan, the economic playbook stretching from 2026 to 2030. For decades, these plans have acted as the country’s compass — quietly transforming not only China’s destiny, but the world’s balance of power.

The tradition began in 1953, modeled after Soviet central planning. But it was Deng Xiaoping’s 1980s blueprint of “reform and …

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

October 20, 2025 7:53 am

The uneasy calm in Gaza cracked open again on Sunday as Israel launched air strikes across the territory, saying it was responding to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hamas. By nightfall, smoke coiled over Rafah and Khan Younis, the air shuddering with explosions that marked the most violent day since the truce began.

The Israeli military reported that two soldiers were killed in Rafah after militants fired an anti-tank missile at their unit. Within hours, the army struck back, hitting what it described as Hamas positions across the Strip. Hospital officials counted at least forty-four dead, many of …

Endrick Considering January Loan Amid Growing Interest

Endrick Considering January Loan Amid Growing Interest

October 20, 2025 7:14 am

Brazilian wonderkid Endrick could be set for a temporary move away from Real Madrid, as his representatives reportedly explore the possibility of securing a January loan deal to ensure regular first-team football.

According to sources close to the player, Endrick’s camp is actively working behind the scenes to encourage a short-term move, even though no official request has been submitted to Real Madrid yet. The 18-year-old forward, who officially joins the Spanish giants from Palmeiras in 2025, has drawn significant attention from Serie A, Ligue 1, and several Premier League sides.

The discussions are said to be motivated by concerns …

UK Tightens Immigration Rules, Cuts Graduate Visa To 18 Months

UK Limits Immigration Rules, Cuts Graduate Visa To 18 Months

October 20, 2025 6:00 am

United Kingdom unveils new immigration reforms with tougher English tests, shorter post-study stay, and higher employer fees to reduce foreign dependence.

The British government has unveiled sweeping immigration reforms, including stricter English language requirements and a shorter post-study visa period for international graduates, as part of a broader plan to tighten migration rules.

The measures, announced Tuesday October 14, 2025, by the Home Office, form part of the government’s new immigration white paper and its Plan for Change strategy, designed to create what officials call a “controlled, selective and fair” immigration system.

Under the new rules, applicants for specific visa

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Italy’s PM Meloni: Jokes She'd ‘Kill Someone’ To Quit Smoking

Italy’s PM Meloni: Jokes She’d ‘Kill Someone’ To Quit Smoking

October 20, 2025 5:25 am

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni lightens the mood with a cigarette quip during chat with Turkey’s Erdogan, as leaders share laughter, at the Gaza Peace Summit.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked laughter among fellow world leaders at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt after joking that she would “kill someone” if forced to give up smoking.

The 48-year-old leader made the offhand remark while chatting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has pledged to make Turkey smoke-free. Their light-hearted exchange was captured on camera by Turkey’s Ihlas News Agency.

“You look great. But I have to make you stop …

Nigeria Deports 455 Expatriates, Grants Amnesty To 142 Others

Nigeria Deports 455 Expatriates, Grants Amnesty To 142 Others

October 20, 2025 5:07 am

Nigerian government ends visa amnesty for irregular migrants as Immigration Service enforces reforms to improve border security and migration management.

The Nigerian government has announced the departure of 455 expatriates and the regularization of 142 others following the end of its visa amnesty program, part of a wider effort to tighten immigration compliance and enhance border governance.

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, disclosed the figures while addressing stakeholders at a sensitization forum in Abuja. She said the exercise followed a five-month amnesty window granted by the federal government from May 1 to September 30, 2025.

“The …

Abia Partners With Foreign Firms To Convert Waste Into Wealth

Abia Partners With Foreign Firms To Convert Waste Into Wealth

October 20, 2025 4:45 am

Governor Alex Otti unveils foreign-backed waste-to-energy plan to turn Abia’s refuse into power and revenue, alongside industry revival and education reforms.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced a new partnership with foreign companies to convert the state’s growing waste into renewable energy and other profitable byproducts, marking a shift toward sustainable waste management and economic diversification.

Speaking during his October 2025 media briefing, “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians,” the governor said the initiative would transform Abia’s waste problem into an income-generating venture capable of producing gas, methane, and power for the state.

“We are now moving to the …

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