Global Developments: Gaza Peace Efforts, US-China Tensions, and Regional Unrest Dominate Headlines
October 13, 2025
The past 24 hours have seen significant international developments, led by US President Donald Trump's declaration of the "war is over" in Gaza as he embarked on a peace trip to Israel for a summit co-hosted with Egypt, aiming for hostage releases. Meanwhile, US-China trade relations face renewed strain with Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting warnings of retaliation from Beijing. Elsewhere, geopolitical flashpoints include deadly border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, an attempted coup in Madagascar, and ongoing protests in Ecuador over fuel price hikes.
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