International News from Monday, October 20th, 2025
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Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidency election
Centrist Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating conservative rival Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation helped propel the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule.
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2 reported dead after cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong
Two Hong Kong airport security staff were killed early on Monday after a cargo plane skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their security patrol vehicle and pushed it into the sea, the city's airport operator said.
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Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza
The Israeli military said on Sunday a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers and prompted a wave of airstrikes that Palestinians said killed 26 people.
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9-member extortion gang face trial in UAE for kidnapping, social media blackmailingNine men will face legal action in the UAE for running a criminal network to extort money through kidnapping, filming indecent assaults and blackmailing via social media.
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Dubai Police warns of dangers of 'burning evil dolls' trend among childrenA new social media trend that challenges children to set "evil dolls" on fire to mimic horror scenes, can turn highly dangerous, warned Dubai Police, adding that it could lead to "fires, injuries and even fatalities".
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UAE leaders wish Indian community a prosperous DiwaliUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led messages of well-wishes to those celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, wishing everyone "peace, health, and prosperity".
