Global Tensions Escalate Amidst Gaza Crisis and US-Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy
October 18, 2025
World affairs on October 17, 2025, were dominated by the deepening crisis in Gaza, with reports of torture on bodies released by Israel and continued calls for a comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas if the ceasefire fails. Concurrently, high-stakes diplomatic efforts unfolded regarding the Ukraine war, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with US President Trump, who later announced an upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss ending the conflict. Meanwhile, Indigenous groups in Ecuador challenged the IMF over extractive policies amidst ongoing protests, and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty highlighted global efforts against poverty.
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