Israeli Airstrikes Persist Amid Peace Deal Talks; Protests Shake Georgia’s Political Landscape – 10/5/2025, 8:28:28 PM

Here are the latest world news updates as of October 5, 2025:

1. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
   • Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued overnight despite growing optimism about a potential peace deal. Israel’s Prime Minister expressed hope for the release of all remaining hostages soon[2].
   • Hamas has signaled openness to Trump’s peace plan, but it remains unclear if Israel will follow through[3].
2. Russo-Ukrainian War:
   • Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least three people and severely damaging critical infrastructure. A passenger train was also hit, resulting in one death and dozens injured[2][4].
3. Georgia Protests:
   • Following an attempt by anti-government protesters to storm the presidential palace, the Prime Minister of Georgia announced a crackdown on opposition activists, effectively banning them from politics[2].
4. Natural Disasters:
   • Landslides caused by heavy rains have killed dozens in Nepal and northern India, with over 40 deaths reported in eastern Nepal[2].
   • A typhoon made landfall in Hainan, China, prompting evacuations of over 300,000 people and disruptions to flights and ferries[2].
   • A typhoon also hit the Philippines, complicating disaster response efforts following a recent earthquake[4].
5. Other News:
   • The Sudanese army reported drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on southern cities[2].
   • Weather balloons carrying cigarettes from Belarus led to the temporary closure of Vilnius airport in Lithuania[2].
   • A lion belonging to a social media influencer in Thailand escaped and injured two people before being recaptured[2].
   • Bangladesh deployed military assets to protect the prized hilsa fish during its spawning season[2].