Efforts to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan suffered a setback after four days of negotiations in Istanbul concluded without any agreement, Tolo News reported citing sources familiar with the matter.
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- Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure published the annual report of the Multi-Sector Hydrogen Forum, summarising a year of intensive activity to promote the integration of hydrogen into Israel's energy sector. The report presents the key steps taken since the launch of the National Hydrogen Strategy in May 2023 - from policy and removing regulatory barriers to promoting innovation, developing infrastructure, and strengthening international collaborations. 
- Benoit Faraco, France's Special Envoy for Climate Negotiations, co-chaired the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly alongside India's Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, in New Delhi. 
- The United States military carried out multiple strikes on four boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said. 
- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, to explore cooperation between the UAE and European Union and its member states, as well as opportunities to broaden coordination in support of shared interests and prosperity. 
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- Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the University of Exeter Gulf Alumni Association Ceremony, held on Tuesday evening at the Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre. 
- The Everest region in Nepal and China is closed to tourists due to heavy snowfall and cyclone winds. A helicopter crashed while attempting a rescue mission near Everest Base Camp, where trekkers were stranded. 
- An Israeli strike on Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood killed at least two people and injured four. Israel's PM Netanyahu ordered attacks after accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire. Hamas denies the accusation, stating commitment to the deal. 
- Kabul, Islamabad trade blame for deadlock in long-term ceasefire 
- The talks have resulted in the creation of a framework that will significantly support businesses on both sides, delivering a 'win-win' situation for the EU and India. 
- Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. 
- Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti stated that at this edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue is focused on capacity building and capability enhancement. 
- At least 64 people, including four police officers, were killed in a large-scale security operation targeting organised crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (local time), CNN reported, citing officials. 
- Both sides acknowledge growing intensity of bilateral contacts despite global geopolitical turbulence 
- Israel Defence Forces carried out air strikes, killing nine people in Gaza, following an alleged violation of the US-brokered ceasefire deal by Hamas 
- Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides reviewed bilateral relations. 
- Deputy Minister of the Maldives' Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Hussain Ageel Naseer, hailed India's expertise in the renewable energy sector and called for deeper cooperation between the two countries. 
- The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) once again raked up Jammu and Kashmir in a statement, as it advocated for people's 'right to self-determination'. 
- Trump, while delivering remarks at a dinner with business leaders during his visit to Japan on Tuesday (local time), said that he stopped the conflict through trade. 
- Using this incident as a pretext, they are inciting hatred against the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and targeting the Hindu community with threats of killing, temple vandalism, and destruction of deities. This has created severe fear, anxiety, and insecurity among the religious minority citizens. 
- The visit of Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, to India from 27-28 October has marked a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding ties between the United Arab Emirates Land Forces and the Indian Army, an official statement said. 
- Reports emerged of heavy gunfire and explosions in Rafah, southern Gaza. The circumstances of the fighting remain unclear. 
- The two discussed opportunities for partnership across 'the maritime, integrated waste management, and water sectors, strengthening Indo-Dutch partnership.' 
- Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the army to immediately carry out ‘powerful strikes’ in Gaza 
- The operation commenced when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai received information from MRCC Chabahar, Iran, regarding a medical emergency and engine failure onboard the Iranian fishing dhow Al-Owais. 
- As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 148km. 
- During the visit, the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Belarus led by Secretary (West) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov were held. 
- Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thekua and fruits while standing in the holy water. 
- If confirmed, it would mark roughly a week since Hamas last transferred a previously unrecovered body. 
- Focusing on the theme of 'Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement', the IPRD 2025 is the seventh successive edition of the Indian Navy's apex-level international strategic outreach that brings together leaders, policymakers, practitioners, diplomats, the academia, and maritime experts from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to address pressing issues in the vast expanse of the predominantly maritime Indo-Pacific. 
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