Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned Afghanistan's Taliban regime of "collateral damage" hours before Pakistani airstrikes targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) figures in Kabul Thursday. Addressing Parliament, Asif declared Pakistan "fed up of terrorism" and forces would "go all out" against militants regardless of consequences. He revealed Islamabad plans sending a Kabul delegation within days, warning cross-border terrorism is no longer acceptable. Asif disclosed that three years ago, Taliban sought 10 billion Pakistani rupees to relocate TTP fighters from border areas without guaranteeing attack cessation. The statement followed Wednesday's deadly militant ambush near Afghanistan's border killing nine soldiers and two officers in northwestern Kurram districts.

Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sealing capital entry routes ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan's (TLP) planned 'Labbaik Ya Aqsa Million March' on Friday. Violent clashes in Lahore between police and TLP members left dozens injured after Punjab police raided TLP headquarters attempting to arrest chief Saad Hussain Rizvi. The radical Islamist party planned anti-Israel demonstrations outside Islamabad's US embassy. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi approved indefinite service suspension from midnight Friday. Punjab imposed Section 144 banning protests, rallies, and gatherings for ten days. TLP claimed one worker killed, twenty injured. Islamabad's Red Zone completely sealed, with authorities deploying high-alert law enforcement amid heightened security concerns. (PC: X)

Peru's Congress voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Dina Boluarte following a devastating crime wave gripping the nation. Lawmakers approved four separate motions citing her government's failure to control surging violence, with each comfortably surpassing the minimum 56 votes required in the 130-member unicameral Congress. When Boluarte failed to appear before midnight Thursday for her defense, 124 members voted past midnight to impeach her. The dramatic decision came hours after a capital concert shooting inflamed public anger. Unlike eight previous impeachment attempts, nearly all legislative factions supported this move. Boluarte, who assumed office December 2022 after her predecessor's impeachment, struggled containing rising homicides and extortion, partially blaming illegal immigrants Wednesday. (PC: X)

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul Thursday night, targeting TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud, who later confirmed his safety via audio message. The strikes coincided with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's maiden six-day India visit for talks with S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, the highest-level India-Afghanistan interaction since Taliban's 2021 takeover. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif had warned 24 hours earlier that Pakistan's "patience had run out" over Afghan territory harboring militants. Wednesday's TTP ambush killed 11 Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan border. Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad called Pakistan's strikes a "huge escalation" requiring negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul.

On October 9, 2025, Pakistan reportedly conducted precision airstrikes in Kabul, allegedly targeting Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The strike occurred in the Macroyan district, with conflicting reports on Mehsud's fate. Afghan authorities confirmed explosions but downplayed the incident's severity. Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the deaths of 11 Pakistani military personnel in Orakzai district, attributing the attack to TTP militants. This operation underscores Islamabad's frustration with Kabul's failure to curb TTP activities and signals a potential shift in Pakistan's counterterrorism strategy. (PC: X)  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused a crucial security cabinet meeting on October 9, 2025, to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Gaza peace agreement. The discussion focused on the first phase of the US-brokered 20-point plan, which includes a ceasefire and the release of hostages. PM Modi congratulated Netanyahu on the progress and welcomed the agreement, emphasizing India's commitment to peace and humanitarian aid. The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire, with immediate implementation expected. (PC: NDTV)  

India's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, expressed frustration following her team's three-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's World Cup. She criticized the top-order batsmen for not taking responsibility, leading to early wickets and setting a challenging foundation. Despite Richa Ghosh's remarkable 94 off 77 balls, the middle-order collapse left India with a modest total of 251. South Africa's Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten 84 and Laura Wolvaardt's 70 guided them to victory. Kaur emphasized the need for the top-order to deliver consistently in upcoming matches. (PC: AP)  

Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede has responded to allegations regarding the leak of Shah Rukh Khan's WhatsApp chat. Wankhede clarified that the information was not leaked but was presented as evidence in a legal writ before the court. He emphasized that had he intended to leak it, he would have done so outside the legal proceedings. Wankhede is currently pursuing a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment, claiming that their series, The Bads of Bollywood, portrays him in a defamatory light.

On October 10, 2025, Israel's Cabinet approved the first stage of a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to end the two-year conflict with Hamas. The initial phase focuses on the immediate release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, with approximately 20 of the 48 believed to be alive. The broader 20-point plan includes a full ceasefire, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the establishment of a transitional governance board led by President Trump. The deal also involves the release of over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners and the disarmament of Hamas. While celebrations erupted in Israel and Gaza, cautious optimism prevails as the plan's full implementation depends on further negotiations and international oversight.

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Manay town, Davao Oriental, in southern Philippines on October 10, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to Phivolcs. Authorities issued a tsunami warning for coastal and low-lying areas, urging residents to evacuate to higher ground. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center predicted waves up to 3 meters high along the Philippine coast, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Palau. While no major casualties or damage have been reported yet, officials warned of aftershocks and possible infrastructure damage. The quake follows a 6.9-magnitude tremor that hit Cebu last week.