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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged countries to keep trade as a key engine of global growth despite rising tariffs. She highlighted the need for large-surplus countries like China to boost domestic consumption, while deficit countries like the U.S. should reduce fiscal imbalances. Georgieva also emphasized the role of AI investment in driving global growth, but warned it could widen economic disparities between rich and poor nations. On geopolitics, she welcomed the recent ceasefire in Gaza, noting it would benefit the region's economies, including Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Georgieva stressed the importance of sustaining lasting peace for global economic stability.

Egypt summit: US President Donald Trump invited UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the podium to shake his hand, and then sent him back without letting him say anything. Netizens had a field day over this, saying that Starmer was 'summoned' by Trump, and looked miffed when he was sent back. Watch the full moment here.

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a stir at the Gaza summit in Egypt on October 13 by calling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “a beautiful young woman.” Speaking on stage in front of several world leaders, Trump joked that in the U.S., calling a woman “beautiful” could end a political career — but he was willing to take the risk. Meloni, the only female leader behind him, smiled as he addressed her directly. Watch the moment that had heads turning at the international summit.

At the Egypt summit, President Donald Trump made fun of French President Emmanuel Macron, only hours later to support key initiatives for Gaza’s reconstruction and humanitarian aid. Macron outlined plans for international cooperation, including rehabilitation, security, and governance efforts, emphasizing the U.S.’s pivotal role in stabilizing the region. The leaders highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action between the U.S., Israel, regional countries, and Europe to ensure timely aid and long-term peace.

U.S. President Donald Trump attended a major summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13, 2025, where he highlighted the recent Gaza ceasefire deal. Trump called it ‘a new and beautiful day’ and said the agreement opens the door to rebuilding efforts in the region. The ceasefire saw Hamas release the last Israeli hostages and Israel freeing Palestinian detainees, marking a key step toward peace. Trump co-chaired the summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, meeting with over 20 world leaders to discuss stability and reconstruction. He also offered condolences for three Qatar Amiri Diwan employees who died in a car crash near the resort.

Netanyahu announces major hostage breakthrough in Gaza, crediting Trump’s pressure! Hamas signals readiness to release captives and accept parts of Trump’s peace plan, with Cairo talks ongoing for swift resolution. Netanyahu vows Hamas disarmament while retaining Israeli control in Gaza. Will all hostages—living and deceased—return soon? Watch the latest on this historic development!

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas: Move quickly on Gaza ceasefire or lose the deal - 72-hour hostage release on the line! Trump warns via Truth Social that Israel’s bombing pause is temporary, demanding swift acceptance of his 20-point peace plan with hostage-prisoner swap and Trump-led Gaza board. Amid 57 overnight deaths, Hamas and Islamic Jihad signal readiness, but IDF insists on defensive ops. Watch the high-stakes drama!

Indian American Vaniya Agrawal | Ibtihal Aboussad | Gaza | Microsoft | Microsoft News | Gaza News | Gaza War | Vaniya Agrawal | Israel | Satya Nadella | Bill Gates | Steve Balmer | Microsoft Headquarter | Redmond Washington Microsoft on Monday fired two employees, including Indian American Vaniya Agrawal, for disrupting an event celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary. On Friday, Ibtihal Aboussad, who has called on Microsoft to stop working with the Israeli government, interrupted a speech. Later, Vaniya Agrawal disrupted a Q&A session with Satya Nadella, Bill Gates and Steve Balmer. Following the incidents, event staff asked both employees to leave the venue at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. #microsoft #israel #gaza #palestine #billgates #satyanadella #middleeastconflict #azure #ai #artificialintelligence #war #news #tariffs #trump #stockmarket #vaniya #alleyesonrafah #alleyeson

U.S. President Joe Biden has called Israel's response in Gaza Strip 'over the top', in his sharpest ever criticism of Netanyahu's military campaign. Now, the U.S. has put forth some conditions that need to be met for allies to get aid from the U.S. - watch

McDonald’s is the latest major American brand to report that boycott calls on social media and elsewhere have had a serious impact on its sales. The boycott calls were given by Palestinian groups after Israel attacked Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attacks on the country, in which hundreds of Israeli civilians lost their lives. Calls to boycott brands which are seen as supportive of Israel have been gaining ground. Dominoes, Starbucks, and Burger King are some of the other brands which have reported the adverse impact of the call on sales. Watch.