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14 Oct 25

Top News Headlines for October 14, 2025

Here's a roundup of the major global and U.S. news stories making waves today, drawn from reliable sources. I've focused on the most prominent developments across politics, international affairs, science, and sports.

World News

Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Faces Immediate Challenges: Despite a new agreement between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank today, including strikes in Gaza City. Thousands celebrated the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, but families of 24 Israeli hostages demand the return of their loved ones' bodies. Former U.S. President Donald Trump co-chaired a ceasefire signing summit in Egypt, though Israeli PM Netanyahu was absent. The White House announced the start of Phase 2 of the peace deal, focusing on further exchanges and reconstruction.
India Builds Homes for 14,000 Sri Lankan Tamils: India pledged to construct housing for 14,000 displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka as part of ongoing bilateral aid efforts, highlighted during a ministerial visit to Egypt for the Gaza summit.
Delhi University Assault Sparks Protests: A South Asian University student was allegedly sexually assaulted by four assailants on campus, leading to widespread student demonstrations. Police investigations are ongoing, with the university condemning the attack.
Afghan Taliban Claims Strike on Pakistan: The Taliban reported killing dozens of Pakistani soldiers in a cross-border clash, escalating tensions between the neighbors.
Russia Targets Ukraine's Kharkiv: Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine's second-largest city, causing significant damage and civilian disruptions.

U.S. News

Government Shutdown Looms as Longest in History: House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the ongoing budget impasse could lead to the longest federal shutdown ever, with the Senate convening urgently. No resolution in sight as partisan divides deepen.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Arson Attack: A suspect admitted to a terrorism-linked arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion while the family slept, pleading guilty in federal court.
Nobel in Economics Awarded for Innovation Research: The 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences went to Joel Mokyr (U.S.-Israeli), Philippe Aghion (France), and Peter Howitt (Canada) for their work on how innovation drives long-term economic growth.

Science & Tech

NASA Reveals Hidden Earth Gravity Process: Data from NASA's GRACE satellites uncovered a deep-Earth mechanism influencing global gravity anomalies, aiding climate and resource modeling.
Nobel in Physics for Quantum Breakthroughs: The 2025 prize honors advances in quantum tunneling and energy quantization, revolutionizing materials science and computing.

Sports

India Sweeps West Indies in Test Series: India secured a 2-0 clean sweep with a 7-wicket win in the final Test, showcasing dominant bowling and batting.
Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk Out with Injury: The star forward faces a "significant" absence due to a hand/wrist injury, with surgery possible— a major blow to the team.
Atlanta Falcons Stun Bills on MNF: Atlanta's defense held Buffalo's Josh Allen under 200 yards in a key Monday Night Football victory, improving their prime-time record to 8-1 since 2015.