October 18, 2025 – 9xm News

Lasting truce? Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after Qatar talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of deadly cross-border clashes, Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. The announcement came after at least 10 people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes that followed an earlier truce. “During the negotiations, the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of […]

How government plans to set up new federal agency for entire transport sector for integrated planning, appraisal & monitoring | India News

NEW DELHI: The government’s in-principle go ahead to setting up of an apex federal agency for planning and monitoring of all modes of surface transport, railways, shipping, civil aviation and mass transit at national level, and logistics sector is set to bring a paradigm shift in the country’s infrastructure planning and accelerated development. The new […]

‘Will not tolerate narcoterrorists’: US to return two captured drug smugglers to home countries after Caribbean submarine strike

The Trump administration announced on Saturday that two survivors from a drug-smuggling submarine destroyed in the Caribbean will be sent back to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution. Two others were killed during the strike.US President Donald Trump confirmed the action on Truth Social, saying, “It was my great honor to […]

TwitchCon San Diego 2025 Assault Incident Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability | World News

Image Via Emiru’s Instagram TwitchCon San Diego 2025 has come under intense scrutiny after popular Twitch streamer Emiru (Emily Schunk) was assaulted during a meet-and-greet session. A male attendee was seen approaching the 27-year-old on stage and appearing to kiss her neck without consent. The disturbing incident, caught on video, sparked widespread outrage online, with […]

‘Festival of 3rd world immigrants’: Canadian engineer outraged on receiving ‘Happy Diwali’ email

Canadian man gets angry after receiving ‘Happy Diwali’ message from Netflix. A Canadian man’s outburst on receiving an email wishing him on the occasion of Diwali went viral on social media as he did not mince his words to abuse Indians and got equally trolled for his meltdown. Diwali is a Hindu festival which has […]

Barca claim Liga lead after Araujos late derby winner

Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a 2-1 win over Girona. The defender, sent on as an emergency forward, netted in the 93rd minute to give Barca a one-point lead on Real Madrid, who visit Getafe on Sunday. Elsewhere, Antony struck […]

India (IND) vs Australia (AUS), 1st ODI Live Score: Focus on RoKo as India aim for winning start in Perth

India (IND) vs Australia (AUS) Live Score, 1st ODI: India and Australia are set for a thrilling series opener at the Perth Stadium with focus on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s international comeback after seven months. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the India vs Australia 1st ODI at […]

Neeru Bajwa is all about food and fun on Diwali; says ‘Basically, I eat mithai for dinner’ – Exclusive |

Amid the festive vibes and Diwali celebrations, we sat for a candid conversation with Pollywood queen Neeru Bajwa. The renowned actress, while speaking with us, shared that when it comes to Diwali, it is all about the tradition, food, and fun. From eating mithai (sweets) for dinner to visiting Gurudwara, she candidly shared her Diwali […]

“Trans activism is my purpose”: Lia Thomas sparks controversy after accepting an LGBTQIA+ award | World News

Lia Thomas, the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA women’s swimming title in 2022, recently accepted the Voice of Inspiration Award at the Violet Visionary Awards, an LGBTQIA+ event co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Dodgers and LAFC. During her acceptance speech, Thomas described trans activism as her “purpose” and framed it as part […]

La Liga: Barcelona down Girona in stoppage time; Hansi Flick to miss El Clasico after sending off | Football News

Referee, Jesus Gil Manzano, shows a red card to Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Substitute Ronald Araújo snatched Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Girona in stoppage time in La Liga on Saturday and ended a mini […]