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Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits same southern Philippine region in 12 hours, check details

Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology chief Teresito Bacolcol said that Friday night’s earthquake that jolted Manay town in Davao Oriental province was caused by movement in the same fault line, the Philippine Trench, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Manila: Another massive earthquake of 6.9 magnitude has hit the same southern Philippine region on Friday which was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earlier in the day. Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology chief Teresito Bacolcol said that Friday night’s earthquake that jolted Manay town in Davao Oriental province was caused by movement in the same fault…

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Afghanistan FM Muttaqi reacts to Pakistan attack, counters Trump’s Bagram remark

Afghanistan FM Muttaqi said peace and prosperity are good for all. "Our geography allows us to be a substantive transit route. As much as we want good relations with India, we want them with Pakistan too, but it cannot be achieved by us alone," he said. New Delhi: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday reacted to Pakistan’s airstrike in Kabul and said the doors are open for dialogue and diplomacy and countries with issues should resolve them internally. Saying that peace and prosperity are good for all, he said the geography of Afghanistan allows it to be a…

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Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize despite ‘stopping’ 8 wars: Here’s how social media roasted him

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Ahead of the announcement, Donald Trump had said he "doesn't know" if he'll get the Nobel Peace Prize for settling "eight wars”, including the one between India and Pakistan. In a big sense of disappointment, US President Donald Trump did not win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize despite getting public support from some political quarters. However, the award instead went to Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado. Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela, a former opposition presidential candidate was lauded for being a “key, unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided – an…

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Who is Maria Corina Machado? Know everything about the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025

Machado began her political journey in 2002 by co-founding the civic organisation Súmate, which focused on promoting electoral transparency. She served as a member of the National Assembly from 2011 to 2014. New Delhi: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, represented by Jorgen Watne Frydnes, announced the award, praising the Venezuelan opposition leader for keeping the “flame of democracy” alive in challenging times. Frydnes described Machado as a “courageous and dedicated advocate for peace,” emphasizing that “democracy relies on individuals who refuse to remain silent.” According to the committee,…

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Pakistan authorities shut roads, mobile internet in Islamabad to block religious group’s march

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a right-wing extremist group, announced to hold a march in Islamabad on Friday against the killings in Gaza. Ironically, the protest by the group coincided with the truce in the region. Islamabad: Pakistani authorities on Friday closed major roads leading to the capital Islamabad to block the entry of protesters from a religious group and suspended mobile internet services to disrupt their communication. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a right-wing extremist group, announced to hold a march in Islamabad on Friday against the killings in Gaza. Ironically, the protest by the group coincided with the truce in the region.…

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Trump targets Obama over Nobel Peace Prize win, says ex-US President received it ‘for nothing’

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." Washington: Hours before 2025 Nobel Prize winner is announced, Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) launched a scathing attack on Barack Obama and said that the former US President received the coveted award despite "doing nothing" for the country. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House in Washington.  Obama, the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, was awarded…

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Israel invites Trump to address Parliament as Gaza peace deal gains pace: ‘Greatest friend of Jews’

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a plan backed by former US President Donald Trump to establish a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas. The decision, announced early Friday, marks a significant move toward ending the two-year conflict that has devastated the region. Jerusalem: With the Gaza peace deal seemingly moving in a positive direction, Israel has invited US President Donald Trump to deliver an address before the Knesset (Israeli parliament). Calling the US President "greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people”, speaker Amir Ohana has written a letter to Trump in this regard.…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Meet the 5 judges who will decide whether Donald Trump gets the coveted award

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: The Norwegian Nobel Committee was formed by Norway's 169-member supreme legislature, Storting. The members of the committee are generally appointed for six years. However, they can be reelected. Washington: The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 will be announced on Friday. The coveted award, named after Dr Alfred Nobel, will be announced by a five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, which will be chaired by human rights advocate Jørgen Watne Frydnes, at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The committee is appointed by Storting, the supreme legislature of Norway.  How the Norwegian Nobel Committee is formed? The Norwegian Nobel Committee…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Updates: Will Donald Trump become the 5th US President to win? Announcement today

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: This year, the Nobel Peace Prize attracted significant attention due to US President Donald Trump pitching his name over his active involvement in international peace initiatives. Oslo: The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced today, October 10 Press conference at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The award has created heightened buzz this year with US President Donald Trump pitching himself to be given the prestigious honour for "ending wars" across the globe. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organisations that have made significant contributions to promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and advancing human…

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US denies supplying news AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan, White House issues clarification

US denies supplying news AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan, White House issues clarification Washington: The US on Friday denied any delivery of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) missiles to Pakistan, contrary to what was reported by multiple media outlets on Tuesday. In a statement, the US Embassy in India said the new contract with Pakistan is meant for certain "sustainment items" and does not include any new deliveries of the said missiles, debunking media reports as "false". "On September 30, 2025, the Department of War released a list of standard contract announcements, which referred to an amendment to an existing Foreign…

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