Top News Headlines for October 15, 2025
Here's a roundup of the major stories making waves today, drawn from global sources. I've focused on key international, U.S., and regional developments.
World News
- Pressure Mounts on Israel Amid Gaza Crisis: International calls intensify for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, as U.N. officials report dire conditions. Pro-Palestinian protests erupted during a soccer match between Israel and Italy, leading to clashes with authorities.
- China Vows to 'Fight to the End' in U.S. Trade War: Beijing responds defiantly to President Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating tensions with tit-for-tat port fees and warnings of prolonged economic battle.
- Tragic Bus Fire in India Claims 20 Lives: A sleeper bus from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur burst into flames near Thaiyat village, Rajasthan, killing 20 and injuring 16. Investigations point to a possible short circuit.
- Madagascar President Flees Protests: Leader Andry Rajoelina escapes amid Gen Z-led demonstrations against economic woes and governance failures, marking a potential turning point in the island nation's stability.
- WHO Alerts on Contaminated Medicines in India: The World Health Organization warns of three liquid drugs laced with harmful substances circulating in the market, urging immediate recalls to prevent health risks.
U.S. News
- Amazon Fires Engineer Over Israel Project Criticism: A software developer was terminated after publicly opposing Amazon's cloud computing collaboration with Israel, sparking debates on corporate free speech and ethics in tech.
- ICE Uses Tear Gas on Chicago Protesters: Federal agents dispersed demonstrators with tear gas following a high-speed chase linked to immigration enforcement, drawing condemnation from local activists.
- Racist Leak Exposes Young Republican Leaders: A new data breach reveals inflammatory messages, including Hitler praise, from emerging GOP figures, fueling internal party scrutiny and public outrage.
- Senate Stalls on Funding Bill: Lawmakers fail to pass a critical federal funding measure, risking government shutdowns as partisan divides deepen over spending priorities.
Business & Economy
- India's IPO Boom Hits $5 Billion: October listings surge with major players like Tata Capital and LG Electronics, signaling robust investor confidence amid market volatility.
- Stock Markets Dip: India's Nifty falls below 25,250 and Sensex drops 174 points, while Shanghai tops lists of world's most polluted cities with alarming AQI levels.
Other Notable Stories
- India-Mongolia Ties Strengthen: PM Modi announces a new capacity-building program for Mongolia's border security forces during a state visit by President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.
- Bihar Election Nominations Heat Up: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav files for a hat-trick from Raghopur seat, as Prashant Kishor exits the race amid political realignments.
- U.N. Condemns Iran's Executions: Over 1,000 reported killings in 2025 prompt a fact-finding mission to highlight human rights abuses.