Top News Headlines for October 25, 2025
Here's a roundup of the major news stories making waves today, drawn from global sources. I've focused on key developments in sports, politics, international affairs, and more.
Sports
- India Secures Victory Over Australia in Cricket: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli led India to a decisive win in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, boosting team morale after a series loss. This match highlighted strong performances amid ongoing women's cricket concerns in India.
- Smriti Mandhana Hits Historic Milestone: The Indian women's cricket star smashed her 14th ODI century, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat, in a thrilling display of prowess.
- South Africa Levels Test Series Against Pakistan: The Proteas clinched an eight-wicket victory, evening the series in a dominant performance.
World News
- Typhoon Halong Hits Japan: The storm made landfall in the Izu Islands, killing one person in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Strong winds are expected to continue impacting western regions.
- US President Trump's Asia Tour: President Trump is set to attend a summit in Malaysia, meet Japan's new prime minister in Tokyo, and hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea, amid heightened diplomatic tensions.
- Venezuela Accuses US of Fabricating War: President Maduro criticized the US deployment of its largest warship, claiming it's an attempt to provoke conflict in the region.
- Czechia Braces for Strong Winds and Health Surge: Western Czechia faces severe weather on Sunday, while hepatitis A vaccinations are spiking due to an ongoing outbreak.
India News
- Bollywood Mourns Satish Shah: The veteran actor, famed for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, passed away at 74, leaving a legacy in Indian cinema and TV.
- Delhi's Chilly October Night: The capital recorded its coldest night in two years at 17°C, with new rules allowing women to work night shifts in shops.
- Chhath Puja Boosts Economy: The festival is projected to generate Rs 38,000 crore in trade, according to traders' bodies.
- SBI Digital Services Outage: The bank's online banking will be unavailable today due to scheduled maintenance.
US News
- Social Security COLA Delayed by Shutdown: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment announcement, expected today, is postponed due to the government shutdown. Early estimates suggest a 2.7% increase for beneficiaries.
- Pennsylvania Voter Fraud Charges: Seven individuals face charges in a 2024 registration scam allegedly driven by financial motives, highlighting ongoing election integrity concerns.
Other Notable Stories
- Czech Election Update: Andrej Babiš's ANO party leads with 35% but lacks a majority, sparking coalition talks with right-wing groups.
- Paris Train Assault Arrest: A man was detained after a viral video showed an alleged rape attempt on a Paris train.