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Oct 2025 - Vol 3 Issue 6
US, Japanese scientists awarded 2025 Nobel Prize Israel marks two years since for Medicine for discovery on immune system brutal October 7 attack
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) A trio of US and Japanese scientists have on Monday been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery on how the immune system is kept in check.
The coveted prize by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (US), Fred Ramsdell (US), and Shimon Sakaguchi ( Japan). The prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor will be shared equally between the laureates. “The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance,” the Nobel Assembly
said in a statement. The peripheral immune tolerance is a mechanism that prevents the immune system from harming the body. The laureates identified the immune system’s security guards, regulatory T cells -- which prevent immune cells from attacking our own body. Their discoveries launched the field of peripheral tolerance, spurring the development of medical treatments for cancer continued on pg. 3
Jerusalem, Oct 7 (IANS) Two years ago, on October 7, during the closing of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Hamas militants launched a surprise and deadly assault on Israel, marking the bloodiest day in the nation's history.
The attack began when armed militants from Palestine breached the Gaza-Israel border, storming southern Israeli communities and a desert music festival with gunfire, rockets, and grenades. Over a thousand people were killed, and 251 hostages were abducted into Gaza, of whom 48 remain in captivity -- including 25 that the Israeli military has declared dead. The October 7 massacre continued on pg. 3
Climate Change linked to nearly End hostilities now, Guterres demands on anniversary of ‘dark day’ of Hamas attack on Israel the elderly.” 100,000 deaths from 2023 “Release the hostages, “End the suffering for all. This is unconditionally and immediHeatwaves, global study finds a humanitarian catastrophe on a ately”, Guterres said in a remark
Melbourne, Oct 7 (IANS) Nearly 100,000 deaths from 2023's unprecedented heatwaves were linked to human-induced climate change, according to an Australian-led global study. The study released Tuesday found that unprecedented
heatwaves in 2023 caused an estimated 178,486 excess deaths worldwide, equivalent to 23 deaths per million, with more than half attributable to manmade climate change. The international team of researchers analysed climate and mortality data from 2,013 locations in 67 countries and regions, showing that about 54 per cent of the heatwave-related deaths -- nearly 97,000 fatalities -- were attributable to human-induced climate change. continued on pg. 3
United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) “Put an end to the hostilities in Gaza, Israel and the region now”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded ahead of the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, calling that a “dark day seared in the memories” of all.
scale that defies comprehension”, he said on Monday as representatives of Hamas and Israel were negotiating in Egypt for a way to end the conflict. “On this day, let us remember all those who were killed and suffered horrific violence”, he said. Guterres recalled that “the attackers brutally killed more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals. More than 250 others were abducted and taken into the Gaza Strip as hostages, including women, children, and
directed at Hamas that started the conflict that ultimately consumed tens of thousands of lives. Hamas is reported to have agreed during the negotiations in Egypt to release the remaining hostages. The negotiations were centered on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the conflict. Trump’s plan “presents an opportunity that must be seized continued on pg. 3
UN calls for humanitarian assistance for earth- Floods kill 19, affect nearly quake-impacted people in Afghanistan’s Kunar 640,000 in South Sudan: UN
Kabul, Oct 6 (IANS) The United Nations has called for urgent humanitarian aid for thousands of earthquake-impacted families in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province as the winter season
approaches, local media reported on Monday. In a statement released on Monday, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, Indrika Ratwatte, warned that providing adequate shelter for earthquake survivors remains a top priority. He stressed that emergency support must be rapidly increased to stop further suffering as the winter is approaching, leading Afghan news agency Khaama Press
reported. He also spoke about the urgent need for clean and safe drinking water in the earthquake-affected areas, saying that many affected residents face acute shortages. As per the initial assessments, more than 6000 homes have been devastated in Kunar due to the powerful earthquake, leaving thousands of people homeless and exposed to harsh weather conditions.
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Juba, Oct 4 (IANS) Widespread flooding caused by heavy rains in South Sudan has killed 19 people and affected an estimated 639,225 others across 26 counties in six
states, a United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday (local time) said nearly 175,000 people are displaced, sheltering on higher ground in 16 counties. "Health risks are rising, with increasing cases of malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhoea," OCHA said in its latest humanitarian report released in Juba, the capital of
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AU launches 10-year initiative to Egypt opens tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep improve education in Africa
Addis Ababa, Oct 4 (IANS) The African Union (AU) has launched a decade-long initiative to improve learning across Africa and elevate teachers' role in the continent's development. This came as the three-day Pan African Conference on Teacher Education took place at the AU headquarters in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa from
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Wednesday to Friday, under the theme "Advancing Strategies for Teacher Training, Recognition, and Professional Development." During the conference, the AU, along with African ministers of education, launched the AU Decade of Accelerated Action for the Transformation of Education and Skills Development in Africa (2025-2034), signaling a renewed continental commitment to achieving inclusive and quality education, directly aligned with the goals of Agenda 2063 and the global Sustainable Development Goals, Xinhua news agency reported. continued on pg. 3
III to visitors after 20-year restoration
Luxor (Egypt), Oct 4 (IANS) Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the
Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the tomb as "one of the most important and prominent" in the Valley of the Kings and
said its reopening would be an "excellent addition" to Egypt's cultural tourism sector. The restoration, an international effort involving Egyptian, Italian, and Japanese experts, focused on preserving the tomb's elaborate wall paintings. Conservation work took place in three phases: 2001-2004, 2010-2012, and 2023-2024. Khaled said the tomb's intricate designs and vibrant decorations reflect the artistic and cultural prosperity of the New Kingdom. continued on pg. 2
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