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July 27, 2025

Will pause fighting in 3 areas of Gaza: Israel

The Israeli military said Sunday it would begin a "tactical pause" in fighting in three areas of Gaza as part of steps to address a worsening humanitarian situation.The military said it would halt activity in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm local time every day until further notice, beginning Sunday. The military said it was not operating in those areas, but there has been fighting and strikes in each in recent weeks.In a statement, the military said it would also designate secure routes that would be to help aid agencies deliver food and other supplies to people across Gaza.The announcement that the military would pause some fighting comes after months of experts' warnings of famine amid Israeli restrictions on aid. International criticism, including by close

July 27, 2025

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's recall drugs in US

Domestic drug majors Sun Pharma, Lupin and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are recalling drugs in the US market due to manufacturing issues and product mix up, according to the US health regulator. As per the latest Enforcement Report of US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), the Mumbai-headquartered Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling 5,448 bottles of a generic medication in the US. Princeton-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc is recalling the affected lot of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate capsules (60 mg) due to "Failed Dissolution Specifications", the US health regulator stated. The medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug firm initiated the Class II recall in the US on June 16 this year, it added. Another Mumbai-based drug maker Lupin is

July 27, 2025

Oscar Piastriwins Belgian GP

Oscar Piastri held off his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came third as Piastri stretched his lead in the drivers' standings over Norris to 16 points.Heavy rain delayed the 13th round of the season by 80 minutes, with organisers eventually allowing a rolling start after four laps behind the safety car as the sun finally appeared.Pole sitter Norris was quickly passed by Piastri as Norris complained he had a problem with his car's battery.Piastri then produced a controlled race from the front to lead home McLaren's sixth 1-2 of the season."I knew lap one was going to be my best chance of winning the race," said Piastri."Rest of race we managed really well," the Australian added."Oscar did a good job, nothing more to say," said

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