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Researchers develop 'killer' cells that hide from immune system & destroy cancer

  • Researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School have engineered a new cell, called CAR-NK (natural killer) cells, which can "hide" from the immune system and effectively destroy cancer cells. For this, the researchers removed the cells' surface proteins. "This enables us to do one-step engineering of CAR-NK cells that can avoid rejection by host," an author of the study said.
    • -MIT News

Which are the world's happiest cities in 2025?

  • Abu Dhabi in UAE has topped list of Time Out's happiest cities in 2025, followed by Medellín in Colombia and Cape Town in South Africa. Mexico City has ranked fourth, followed by India's Mumbai, China's Beijing, China's Shanghai, US' Chicago, Spain's Seville and Australia's Melbourne. Brighton in UK, Porto in Portugal and Sydney in Australia are among 20 happiest countries.
    • -Financial Express

Right action by US can help bring an end to Ukraine war: Zelenskyy

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for an end to the "war" with Russia. Taking to X, he said, "Now, as the war in the Middle East comes to an end, it's important not to lose the momentum for advancing peace." "The right actions by the United States can also help bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine," he added.
    • -Hindustan Times

Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN meet: Malaysia

  • US President Donald Trump will oversee the peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand at the upcoming ASEAN summit on October 26, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said. Thailand-Cambodia tensions erupted following a border dispute over a Hindu temple complex in July. Trump, who recently signed the Gaza peace deal in Egypt, claims he has helped end seven wars till now.
    • -Reuters

Video shows US mayors grooving to Bollywood songs at Diwali event

  • Mayors of two towns in the US state of North Carolina danced to Bollywood songs at the 'Hum Sub Diwali' event. The video shows Mayor Harold Weinbrecht of Cary and Mayor TJ Cawley of Morrisville grooving to 'Chunari Chunari' and 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai' with performers from the Taal Harmony dance troupe. Cary Town Council's members also danced along.
    • -Instagram

How are big VC firms driving industry innovation?

  • Leading venture capital firms are not just financiers by investing in frontier technologies like AI, biotech, and sustainability, they help define industry roadmaps and attract global talent. Their networks amplify ecosystem collaboration, enabling startups to scale faster. These firms also shape market standards by influencing emerging sectors, setting the pace for how future economies evolve.
    • -GrowthJockey

What roles do VC accelerators play in startup growth?

  • Venture capital accelerators are catalysts that combine funding with mentorship, market validation, and network access. They provide structured programs that help startups refine PMF, improve investor readiness, and accelerate time-to-market. By connecting founders to industry mentors, partners, and pilot opportunities, accelerators reduce operational risks while increasing scalability.
    • -GrowthJockey

How are smart assistants reshaping buyer personas?

  • Smart assistants like chatbots and voice agents are redefining buyer personas by turning static profiles into adaptive models. They gather real-time behavioral data—queries, tone, preferences, and timing—helping marketers refine audience segmentation. Assistants learn from each interaction; they continuously update personas, enabling brands to predict intent and deliver more human-like engagement.
    • -GrowthJockey

How should performance and creative co-exist in marketing?

  • Performance marketing and creative storytelling often operate on opposite ends- one data-driven, the other emotionally led. But long-term success depends on their alignment. Creative campaigns capture attention and shape brand perception, while performance insights guide optimisation and targeting. When merged strategically, they deliver both measurable conversions and enduring brand value.
    • -GrowthJockey

Maldives 1st country to end mother-to-child transfer of 3 diseases

  • Maldives became first country to completely eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, earning WHO's "triple elimination" recognition. The milestone was achieved through robust prenatal screening and vaccination, with over 95% maternal coverage and zero cases reported among infants in recent years, data showed. Experts praised Maldives' integrated healthcare system.
    • -News18

Who are the Israeli MPs expelled for disrupting Trump's speech?

  • Israeli MPs Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif were removed from the Knesset after disrupting US President Donald Trump’s speech with pro-Palestine signs. Both left-wing Hadash-Ta'al members are vocal critics of Israeli policies and say the protest was a moral duty, sparking fresh debate over dissent in Israel's post-war politics.
    • -BreezyScroll

FIFA President Infantino attends Gaza peace summit in Egypt

  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the Gaza peace summit at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on Monday. "I'm of the firm belief that all of us need to come together to build bridges and I'm thankful to everyone for supporting peace," he added. Infantino noted that they will rebuild football facilities in Palestine and help to bring football back.
    • -Free Press Journal

Who is Evyatar David, the Israeli hostage in Hamas' video?

  • A new Hamas video shows 24-year-old Israeli hostage Evyatar David, abducted from the 2023 Nova festival, forced to dig his own grave in Gaza. Emaciated and pleading for help, his image renewed global outrage and pressure for hostage talks, exposing the human agony and political stalemate defining the Gaza conflict.
    • -BreezyScroll

Why Pakistan is now fighting the Taliban it once backed

  • Pakistan’s decades-long proxy ties with the Taliban have unravelled into deadly border clashes along the Durand Line. Once allies, the two sides now trade strikes as Islamabad blames the Taliban for sheltering TTP militants. Analysts say Pakistan’s reliance on proxies has backfired, fuelling internal unrest, refugee expulsions, and regional instability.
    • -BreezyScroll

Israel says Gaza peace deal has been violated a day after peace summit

  • Israel has said that the Gaza peace deal has been violated by suspects who it said crossed a boundary line and approached IDF troops in northern Gaza. Gaza's local health authority said the Israeli military killed six Palestinians in two separate incidents across the enclave on Tuesday. This comes just a day after Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
    • -Reuters

Madagascar president dissolves parliament amid Gen Z protests

  • Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the National Assembly, pre-empting a planned opposition-led vote to force him out of office amid the island nation's spiralling political crisis. "This decree shall enter into force immediately upon its publication by radio and/or television broadcast," the presidency said in a statement published on Facebook.
    • -Asianet Newsable

Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in Gaza a day after ceasefire

  • Five Palestinians have reportedly been killed by the Israeli Army in Gaza City on Tuesday, October 14. The killing comes a day after Hamas freed all remaining living hostages as part of a ceasefire. The killings have been confirmed by the Israeli army, claiming they were approaching its soldiers when targeted, Al Jazeera reported.
    • -The Siasat Daily

Trump pauses speech to ask Pak PM Sharif to repeat his praise for him

  • At the peace summit on Gaza in Egypt, US President Donald Trump paused his speech and turned to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, asking him to repeat what he told him the other day. "I think it was so nice," Trump said. Subsequently, Sharif came on the podium and started praising Trump, calling him a "man of peace".
    • -Hindustan Times

Venezuela shuts Norway embassy after Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

  • Venezuela shut its embassy in Norway days after opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded Nobel Peace Prize. Machado, who is currently in hiding, was awarded the prize for her "tireless work promoting democratic rights" for Venezuelans and her "struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy." The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards Nobel Prizes.
    • -NewsBytes

Immune protein may prevent sudden death after heart attacks

  • Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital discovered that an immune protein, RELMY, can damage heart cells after a heart attack, triggering deadly arrhythmias. In mice, blocking this protein reduced sudden cardiac death twelvefold. Human counterparts show similar patterns, opening new possibilities for therapies that target immune responses to protect the heart post-attack.
    • -Asianet Newsable

Hindu student from Nepal, who was confirmed dead, saved lives when Hamas attacked Israel

  • Bipin Joshi, the Hindu from Nepal taken hostage by Hamas when it attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, saved many lives before he was kidnapped. Joshi reportedly grabbed a live grenade and threw it before it exploded. He was last seen alive in an Israeli military footage from 2023, which showed him being dragged into Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital.
    • -Hindustan Times

Indian man wrongfully jailed for murder in US released after 43 yrs, faces deportation

  • A 64-year-old Indian man, who spent 43 years in a US jail for a murder he didn't commit, is facing deportation after release. Subramanyam 'Subu' Vedam was wrongfully convicted for murdering his friend as a student in Pennsylvania. A court released him after it found prosecutors concealed evidence that would've destroyed case against him, but he was detained by ICE.
    • -Hindustan Times

Pastor who predicted attack on Trump warns of 10-magnitude quake

  • Brandon Dale Biggs, the Oklahoma pastor who accurately predicted the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has issued a chilling prophecy of a "ten-magnitude" earthquake along the New Madrid fault line. He claims the disaster will occur within three days after any attempt to divide Jerusalem, potentially killing hundreds of thousands.
    • -Asianet Newsable

Leading news outlets refuse to sign Pentagon's new press policy

  • Leading news organisations like New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press and even pro-Trump channel Newsmax refused to sign US Defence Department's new press policy. The policy deems a reporter "a security risk" should they even ask defence-related matters to personnel and restricts reporters' movement in some areas of Pentagon. Media organisations have till Tuesday 5 pm to sign the policy.
    • -Indian Express

Trump calls Canadian PM 'Prez', jokes 'At least I didn't say Guv'

  • Speaking at Gaza Peace Summit alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Carney as the "President" of Canada. Reacting to Trump's remark, Carney said, "Thanks for upgrading me to President." To which Trump jokingly stated, "At least I didn’t call you a Governor." Notably, Trump had previously suggested making Canada the US' 51st state.
    • -News18

All our neighbours are happy except Pak: Taliban foreign minister

  • Taliban's foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said all of Afghanistan's neighbours are happy except Pakistan. "We have five other neighbours and all of them are happy with us," said Muttaqi. His comments come after Pakistani military and Afghan Taliban forces clashed along the border. While Pakistan says it killed 200 Afghan fighters, Afghanistan claims it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers.
    • -Firstpost

What is the new entry rule in Europe and how will it work?

  • European Union has launched its digital Entry and Exit System (EES). This is an automated system that will eventually replace manual stamping of passports. It'll track movement of non-EU citizens within Schengen area. Under EES, non-EU citizens will have to register by having fingerprints and photograph taken while entering and leaving the zone. Their passport will also be scanned.
    • -Firstpost

Video shows Pak PM's reaction as Trump asks 'Pak & India will live nicely together, right?'

  • A viral video shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's reaction as US President Donald Trump asked him, "I think Pakistan and India are gonna live very nicely together, right?" Sharif was seen winking as the US President laughed during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt. Trump has been falsely claiming that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
    • -X (formerly Twitter)

Every time Trump calls PM his friend, Indians suffer: Udit Raj

  • After US President Donald Trump remarked that "India is a great country with a good friend of mine at the top", Congress leader Udit Raj said every time Trump calls PM Narendra Modi his friend, Indians suffer. "In...future, don't call India a 'friend', otherwise India will have to bear...consequences," Udit added. Notably, Trump had imposed a 50% tariff on India.
    • -PTI

How is video SEO maximising content reach?

  • Video SEO boosts visibility by optimising titles, metadata, transcripts, and thumbnails. Embedding videos in rich snippets and applying schema markup helps search engines index them better. Adding captions, keyword-aligned descriptions, and external backlinks increases discoverability. Platforms with video-first formats (YouTube) act as secondary search engines, making SEO optimisation critical.
    • -GrowthJockey

Dangerous actions by China: US after Philippines vessel clash

  • US said it condemns China hitting a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea. "We stand with our Philippine allies as they confront China's dangerous actions which undermine regional stability," US State Department said. Philippines had accused China of hitting and water cannoning its vessel near disputed Thitu Island in South China Sea and said China's actions were "clear threat".
    • -Reuters

Nvidia CEO writes email to employees as Hamas releases Nvidia engineer after 738 days

  • US President Donald Trump shared an email that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sent to employees of the company as Hamas released Avinatan Or, an engineer at Nvidia, after 738 days. "Your safe return brings profound relief and joy to entire Nvidia family. We are here for you and your family as you begin this next chapter of healing," Huang wrote.
    • -Truth Social

How can partnerships amplify reach in consumer sectors?

  • In consumer sectors, partnerships—like distribution tie-ups, co-branding, or channel collaborations—help amplify reach, improve trust, and accelerate adoption. Such alliances allow access to partner networks, logistical support, and joint campaigns. When aligned strategically, they multiply reach without proportional investment in own infrastructure or audience acquisition.
    • -GrowthJockey

Why is collaboration critical in tech ecosystems?

  • Strategic partnerships between tech firms and domain specialists enable access to new markets, shared innovation, and mutual scaling. By combining capabilities such as analytics with delivery or domain knowledge with tooling ecosystem players co-create greater value than isolated efforts. These collaborations also reduce development risk and speed go-to-market through shared infrastructure.
    • -GrowthJockey

How is AI transforming finance operations?

  • In finance, AI automates risk analysis, fraud detection, credit scoring, and portfolio optimisation. Models can detect anomalous transactions in real time and forecast cash flows or market shifts. Banks and financial firms using AI report faster decision cycles, fewer defaults, and deeper customer profiling. As data grows, AI acts as the analytical engine powering faster financial operations.
    • -GrowthJockey

What is a Distributor & Consumer Management System?

  • A Distributor & Consumer Management System (DCMS) is a unified platform that integrates supply chain, distribution, and customer relationship functions. It handles distributor onboarding, order tracking, inventory updates, pricing control, and consumer feedback, giving decision-makers an end-to-end view.
    • -GrowthJockey

Why Israel refuses to free Palestinian doctor under Gaza deal?

  • While over 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel under Gaza ceasefire deal, a Gazan doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, still remains under Israeli custody. Israel says it suspects Safiya of being a "Hamas terrorist operative". Meanwhile, Safiya is seen by Palestinian supporters as a symbol of determination because he refused to leave a hospital during Israeli military's raid in 2024.
    • -Hindustan Times

Iran says Trump's call for peace 'at odds' with US actions

  • Iran said US President Donald Trump's call for a peace deal with Tehran was inconsistent with Washington's actions, referring to its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June. "The desire for peace and dialogue expressed by the US president is at odds with the hostile and criminal behaviour of the United States towards the Iranian people," the foreign ministry said.
    • -Asianet Newsable

Instagram removes slain journalist Saleh Al Jafarawi's account

  • Social media platform Instagram has removed the account of journalist Saleh Al Jafarawi, which had 4.5 million followers. According to Quds News Network, archived snapshots of Al Jafarawi's page on the Wayback Machine, the largest public internet archive, also appear to have been disabled, raising concerns about the digital erasure of Palestinian documentation.
    • -The Siasat Daily