International

With the slogan “Local Services, Global Reach,” World Post Day is being celebrated today across various countries around the globe. The day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874 in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Since then, October 9 has been observed every year as World Post Day. The World Postal Congress held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969 officially declared October 9 as World Post Day. Since then, countries around the world have been celebrating this day annually. On this occasion, many postal organizations introduce new postal products and promotional programs to…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that both Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that hostages will be released soon and that Israel will withdraw its forces up to the agreed boundary lines under the new arrangement. Meanwhile, Hamas has also declared its agreement to end the war, urging President Trump and the international community to ensure Israel’s full compliance with the peace deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the day as a “great day for Israel”, expressing hope that Hamas-held hostages…

At least 39 people have died in a stampede at a rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India. According to Tamil Nadu Health Secretary P. Senthil Kumar, a total of 95 people were injured and admitted to hospitals, Indian media reported. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced compensation of ₹10 lakh per deceased family. Vijay expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that he is in profound grief. A one-member investigation commission, led by retired High Court Judge Aruna Jagadeesan, has been formed to probe the tragedy. The stampede occurred on Saturday evening as Vijay addressed…

More than 70 people were killed in a drone strike on a mosque in Sudan’s Darfur region on Friday. The attack took place in al-Fashir city, where the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are suspected to be responsible, though the group has not claimed responsibility. The RSF has been engaged in a two-year-long war with the Sudanese army and is reportedly tightening its grip on the ground in an attempt to seize full control of al-Fashir—the army’s last stronghold in Darfur. Over 300,000 civilians are believed to be trapped in the city. The drone struck during morning prayers, killing dozens…

A strong earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and prompted a tsunami warning. Earlier, on Saturday, the region had also experienced a significant tremor. That earthquake, measuring 7.1 in magnitude, struck near the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), Saturday’s quake occurred at 8:07 AM at a depth of 60 kilometers. The USGS reported that Thursday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia. Following the quake, the Pacific Tsunami…

Amid Nepal’s political turmoil, neighboring China has congratulated former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on taking the oath as the country’s interim Prime Minister. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, observing this significant development on September 12, expressed its commitment to further strengthening relations with Nepal. When asked about the event at a press briefing, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, “China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.” Recalling the historical and “time-honored friendship” between the two nations, the spokesperson emphasized the depth of bilateral ties. China has always respected the path of development freely chosen…

Rafah – The Israeli army has demolished another high-rise building in Gaza City. The targeted structure, known as the Susi Tower, was hit for the second day in a row. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz shared a video of the demolition on the microblogging platform X. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas had been using the building, though Hamas has denied this allegation. It remains unclear whether there were any casualties in the strike. Prior to Saturday’s attack, Israel had dropped leaflets urging Palestinians to move to the southern region of Gaza, which Israel designates as a “humanitarian…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States. The high-level general debate, scheduled from September 23 to 29, is now likely to see India being represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who may address the assembly on September 27. Earlier provisional lists had Modi slated to speak on September 26. The UNGA session will officially start on September 9, with Brazil as the first speaker, followed by the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the assembly on September 23. The decision…