Simple English News Daily Tuesday 14th October 2025. Israel Gaza hostages, peace deal. Pakistan protests. Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting. Madagascar coup...
Oct 13, 2025
In recent news, 20 Israeli hostages are released in a significant exchange deal involving thousands of Palestinians. Donald Trump speaks in Israel, marking a pivotal peace agreement. Protests in Pakistan turn deadly, with clashes resulting in fatalities. Tensions flare at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border as conflicting reports emerge. Madagascar experiences a military coup, while a tragic bus crash in South Africa claims 42 lives. Tropical storms devastate Mexico, leading to widespread flooding. Meanwhile, a Nobel Prize recognizes innovation-driven economic growth.
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Follow Through After Diplomatic Signings
- Recognise that peace agreements require follow-through beyond a signing ceremony to succeed.
- Support mechanisms and verification are needed to address unresolved issues like missing bodies and detainee locations.
Pakistan March Turns Deadly
- Clashes in Pakistan during pro-Palestine marches turned deadly, killing protesters, a police officer and a passer-by.
- The violence followed efforts by authorities to block a march from Lahore to Islamabad.
Conflicting Claims At Pakistan-Afghan Border
- The Taliban and Pakistan reported different casualty figures after border fighting, reflecting conflicting claims.
- Pakistan accused Afghanistan of "playing a game of fire and blood," highlighting regional tensions.