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Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open the way to ending a bloody two-year-old war that has upended the Middle East. Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas militants’ cross-border attack that triggered Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, indirect talks in Egypt yielded an agreement on the initial stage of Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave. The accord, if fully implemented, would bring the two sides closer than any previous effort to halt a war…

Australia Women secured a commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan Women in the ninth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. Beth Mooney led the charge for Australia with a composed innings of 109 from 114 deliveries, including 11 boundaries. Her efforts earned her the Player of the Match award. Australia posted 221 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs after electing to bat first. Alana King added valuable lower-order runs, remaining unbeaten on 51 from 49 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. The innings faltered early, with Australia reduced…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400 million. Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18 million annually, and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175 million to his fortune. Ronaldo’s move…

China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday announced the imposition of export control measures on technologies related to rare earths, with immediate effect. In a statement, the ministry added that foreign organizations and individuals must obtain a dual-use items export license before exporting certain rare earths related items to countries and regions outside China.

China’s “super golden week” – the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday – became more than a vacation this year. It turned into a nationwide celebration of consumption, creativity and culture, as cities across the country competed to attract visitors and boost local spending. During the long holiday, different places rolled out distinctive cultural and tourism marketing strategies reflecting their unique characteristics to transform holiday excitement into lasting economic momentum. Crowds of tourists flock to Zhenwei Water City, Zhengzhou City, central China’s Henan Province, October 3, 2025. /VCG For example, southwest China’s Sichuan Province highlighted its iconic pandas and…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China-Italy cooperation is full of highlights and mutually beneficial, and called for enhanced cooperation between the two countries on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when attending the 12th Joint Meeting of the China-Italy Government Committee in Rome with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation. Wang said that China and Italy are two major economies that support free trade, two major forces that safeguard multilateralism, and two ancient civilizations that advocate…

The 272nd Corps Commanders Conference was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi under the chairmanship of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. The meeting began with prayers for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks. The army chief paid rich tribute to the courage, determination, and sacrifices of the Pakistan Army personnel who have laid down their lives for the defense and security of the nation. Review of counterterrorism operations, emerging threats The forum comprehensively reviewed the ongoing operations against terrorism, the internal security situation, and emerging regional threats. It reaffirmed…

The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on the night of October 7 and 8 in the Orakzai district on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy network, Fitna al Khwarij. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the operation, 19 Indian-sponsored terrorists were eliminated. The ISPR confirmed that the enemy suffered heavy losses and that their network was significantly disrupted in the region. Lt Col Junaid, Maj Tayyab among those martyred Amid the fierce exchange of fire, Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq (age 39, resident of Rawalpindi district), who was leading his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the government negotiation committee following the successful conclusion of talks in Azad Kashmir. The meeting focused on reviewing the outcomes of the negotiation process and the next steps for addressing the region’s development and public concerns. The meeting was attended by senior government figures, including Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Sanaullah, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Ahad Khan Cheema, and the chairman of the Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. PM commends negotiation committee’s efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the committee for its dedicated efforts to…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest player rankings on Wednesday. While England’s Joe Root and India’s Jasprit Bumrah continue to dominate their formats, players from Pakistan and Sri Lanka have also made remarkable strides. Test rankings overview England’s Joe Root has successfully retained his top spot in the Test batsmen rankings. Behind him, South Africa’s Temba Bavuma climbed one place to fifth, while Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis moved up to sixth. Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel stands firm at 12th position, showcasing his consistency with the bat. In the bowling department, India’s Jasprit Bumrah reclaimed the No. 1 position, moving…