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Nepalese Student Bipin Joshi Appears in Hamas Hostage Video After Two Years of Captivity
Oct 09, 2025 04:10 pm CST
A recently released video shows Nepalese agriculture student Bipin Joshi, who has been held hostage by Hamas since the October 7 attack. The footage, recorded in Gaza in November 2023, has been shared by his family to pressure negotiators for his release after nearly two years in captivity. Joshi was abducted from Kibbutz Alumim where he was participating in an agricultural study program just 25 days after arriving in Israel.
Child Amputees from Gaza and Lebanon Find Friendship After Israeli Airstrikes Left Them Orphaned
Oct 09, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Two young amputee survivors of Israeli airstrikes - 6-year-old Omar from Gaza and 2-year-old Ali from Lebanon - have formed an unlikely friendship in Beirut after both lost their families and limbs. Now living together through the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund, they represent just two of the over 21,000 Palestinian children disabled by ongoing military operations in the region.
Trump Reveals Netanyahu's Response to Gaza Peace Deal: "Everybody Is Liking Me Now"
Oct 09, 2025 03:57 pm CST
US President Donald Trump shares details of his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Netanyahu reportedly expressed surprise at the positive reception, while Trump highlights the global cooperation that made the agreement possible, marking a potential turning point in Middle Eastern relations despite remaining challenges.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Current Status of Remaining Hostages in Gaza and Path to Peace
Oct 09, 2025 03:44 pm CST
A comprehensive analysis of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump, detailing the status of approximately 45 remaining hostages in Gaza, the exchange terms involving Palestinian prisoners, and the challenges that could impact the implementation of this historic peace deal after two years of devastating conflict.
Krishna Avanti: UK's First State-Funded Hindu School Achieves Ofsted 'Outstanding' Rating
Oct 09, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Krishna Avanti Primary School in Harrow, the UK's first state-funded Hindu school, has received an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, praised for its ambitious curriculum that combines national standards with Hindu traditions including yoga, Sanskrit, and values-based learning. Inspectors highlighted the school's excellent academic standards, supportive environment, and exceptional student leadership opportunities since its 2008 founding.
Australian Chemist Richard Robson's Nobel-Winning Work on Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionizing Global Challenges
Oct 09, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes Australian Professor Richard Robson's groundbreaking discovery of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) - revolutionary porous materials with atomic-scale cavities capable of capturing gases and chemicals. From humble beginnings as teaching demonstrations to transformative applications in carbon capture, water extraction from desert air, and medical technologies, Robson's work exemplifies how fundamental scientific research creates profound real-world impact across decades.
Nobel Literature Prize 2025: Experts Predict Western Male Author Following Han Kang's Historic Win
Oct 09, 2025 03:23 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature announcement approaches with experts predicting a Western male author will follow Han Kang's historic win as the first Asian woman laureate. Front-runners include Gerald Murnane, Christian Kracht, and Laszlo Krasznahorkai, as the Swedish Academy navigates representation concerns amid historical gender imbalance. The winner, to be announced Thursday, will receive $1.2 million and join the prestigious ranks of literary excellence.
Keir Starmer Explores India's Digital ID Success for UK Implementation
Oct 09, 2025 03:21 pm CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to learn from India's successful digital ID system as the UK plans to implement similar smartphone-based identification for migration control and streamlined government services, while simultaneously strengthening UK-India trade relations during his two-day Mumbai visit.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's Historic Visit to India: Diplomatic Challenges and Regional Implications
Oct 09, 2025 03:20 pm CST
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi makes his first visit to India since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, presenting diplomatic protocol challenges while signaling potential shifts in regional relations. The visit includes expected meetings with key Indian officials as New Delhi cautiously engages with the Taliban administration while maintaining its stance against terrorism.
President Trump Scheduled for Physical Examination Amid Health Concerns Over Visible Symptoms
Oct 09, 2025 03:20 pm CST
President Donald Trump will undergo a physical examination at Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday following increasing questions about his health due to visible ankle swelling and a persistent hand bruise. Despite being described as routine, this exam comes just six months after his previous annual check-up, raising questions about the 79-year-old president's health condition related to his diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency.