Israel has prepared special hospital rooms to receive 20 hostages being freed from Gaza under Donald Trump’s peace plan. Each room is bright and clean, with a bed, small fridge, bottled water, and even a teddy bear, creating a calm space for recovery. Medical teams at Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva are ready to provide immediate care if needed. The rooms aim to offer comfort after long captivity in dark tunnels. Families will reunite with the hostages once they are stable, marking a crucial step in the ongoing peace process and hostage exchange. (PC: Israeli Government)

Russia has expressed deep concern over reports that the US may supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that long-range missiles, some capable of carrying nuclear warheads, could trigger serious escalation. President Vladimir Putin said using Tomahawks would involve direct US military participation, marking a “new stage” in the conflict. Tomahawks can strike deep inside Russia, including Moscow. US President Donald Trump said he would decide after knowing Ukraine’s plans. The war in Ukraine, Europe’s deadliest since World War II, has heightened tensions with the West. Moscow calls it a “hot” conflict with serious risks. (PC: Reuters)

Pakistan and Afghanistan have seen heavy clashes along their border after Pakistan carried out airstrikes against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 9. Taliban forces claimed they killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and injured 30, while Pakistan said its forces killed over 200 Taliban and TTP militants. Both sides accused each other of unprovoked attacks. Civilian casualties were reported in Afghanistan from mortar strikes. The escalation comes during Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed a strong response, while experts, including Zalmay Khalilzad, called for negotiations to prevent further escalation. (PC: India Today)

4 people were killed and at least 20 injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in South Carolina, United States. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived to find several people with gunshot wounds, while others ran to nearby buildings for safety. Four victims remain in critical condition at local hospitals. The identities of the victims have not been released. U.S. Representative Nancy Mace expressed heartbreak over the tragedy, calling it a “devastating act of violence.” Authorities are investigating the cause of the shooting and searching for suspects. (PC: Representative Image/ AFP)

Israel has confirmed that 20 hostages held in Gaza will be released early on Monday as part of Donald Trump’s peace plan. Government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian said all hostages will be handed over to the Red Cross and taken to Israeli-controlled areas before reuniting with their families. In return, Israel will release 250 convicted Palestinians and 1,700 detainees once all hostages are confirmed safe. Medical teams are ready to treat any rescued hostages needing care. The ceasefire remains in place, and aid trucks have begun entering Gaza to deliver food and supplies to civilians. (PC: Reuters)

On October 11, 2025, intense clashes erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces along their shared border, marking one of the deadliest confrontations in recent years. Pakistan's military reported the deaths of 23 soldiers and claimed to have killed over 200 Taliban fighters. In retaliation, Afghanistan's Taliban government stated that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 wounded, while nine Taliban fighters also lost their lives. The Taliban accused Pakistan of repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace, leading to the retaliatory operations. Both sides have captured and destroyed border posts, and Pakistan has closed key crossings, including Torkham and Chaman. The situation remains volatile, with both nations issuing stern warnings and accusing each other of aggression. (PC: HT)  

The Taliban has alleged that Pakistan is providing refuge to ISIS militants and claimed responsibility for killing 58 Pakistani soldiers and injuring 30 others in retaliatory attacks along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid demanded that Islamabad expel ISIS operatives, calling them a threat to regional peace. The clashes occurred near the Durand Line, with both nations trading accusations over civilian casualties. Afghan forces said they halted operations following mediation requests from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while Pakistan labelled the attacks “unprovoked.”  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Afghanistan's border provocations, vowing "every act of aggression will be met with strong and effective response." Sharif praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's leadership, stating Pakistan Army destroyed several Afghan posts and forced retreat. Afghanistan claims killing 58 Pakistani soldiers and capturing 25 army posts in overnight retaliatory operations, responding to alleged territorial violations. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the situation is under control. Pakistan hasn't confirmed casualties. Sharif accused Afghanistan of harboring terrorist organizations 'Fitna-tul-Khawarij' and 'Fitna-tul-Hindustan,' demanding the interim government prevent its territory from being used for attacks. The escalation follows Afghan accusations of Pakistani bombing in Kabul. (PC: Aaj Tak)

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Afghanistan's "provocations" on Sunday, vowing a "strong response" after reported strikes killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed Afghan forces captured 25 Pakistani army posts, killing 58 soldiers and injuring 30 others in retaliatory strikes on border posts Saturday. Afghanistan described the action as retaliation for repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace. Sharif stated "there will be no compromise on Pakistan's defence," accusing Taliban authorities of allowing their land for "terrorist elements." Pakistan hasn't confirmed the casualties. The escalation follows Afghanistan's accusations that Pakistan bombed Kabul and an eastern marketplace, which Islamabad hasn't acknowledged.

Three Qatari diplomats were killed and two injured Saturday in a car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while traveling to a Gaza ceasefire summit. Their vehicle overturned approximately 50 kilometers from the Red Sea resort. The diplomats, part of Qatar's protocol team, were heading to a high-level summit celebrating the Israel-Hamas ceasefire mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US. The summit will be co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and US President Donald Trump, with over two dozen world leaders attending, including Emmanuel Macron, Pedro Sánchez, and António Guterres. Meanwhile, Hamas announced the release of 48 hostages beginning Monday, marking the first stage of the mediated prisoner exchange agreement. (PC: X)