๐ฐ Latest News – October 1, 2025 1. Gaza Peace Plan Gains Momentum A U.S.-led peace initiative for Gaza is taking shape, with diplomatic engagement escalating at the United Nations General Assembly. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is reportedly being positioned to lead a prospective “Gaza International Transitional Authority.” The proposal includes establishing a Palestinian governance body under international oversight and rejects forced displacement of civilians. Source: Financial Times  www.ft.com --- 2. India Implements Key Reforms Starting October 1 India rolls out major regulatory and policy changes across sectors — including banking, pensions, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), gaming, railways, and postal services — aimed at improving transparency, consumer protection, and digital security. Source: JagranJosh  www.jagranjosh.com --- 3. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begins Globally October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month worldwide. The the...
  UAE Latest News – September 29, 2025 ๐ Abu Dhabi approves $11.4 billion expansion of Liveability Strategy The Abu Dhabi government has greenlit a Dh42 billion (≈ US$11.4 billion) expansion of its “Liveability Strategy” to fund new projects aimed at improving quality of life in the emirate. Source  www.reuters.com ] ๐ UAE urges Netanyahu to support Trump’s Gaza plan, warns against West Bank annexation The UAE has publicly pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to back a U.S. 21-point framework for Gaza peace, while cautioning that annexation of the West Bank would undermine normalization with Arab nations. Source  ๐ [ www.reuters.com ] ๐ UAE launches 4 new special visit visa categories The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) introduced four new visit visa categories targeting sectors such as AI, cruise tourism, events, and entertainment. Source  ๐ [ m.economictimes.com ] ๐ UAE President meets OpenAI C...