The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the Nobel Peace Prize winners over the past decade, awarding the 2025 prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela.

US President Donald Trump announced a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, including the release of Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, Israeli troop withdrawal from 70% of Gaza, and opening the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

The Ministry of Local Development issued its weekly infographic No. 157, covering activities led by Minister Manal Awad from October 3 to 9, 2025, including monitoring development projects and referring officials to prosecution over building violations.

The Egyptian National Railways Authority held an awareness seminar in Alexandria to address negative behaviors threatening railway safety, with participation from religious, media, and civil society representatives.

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with political party leaders, except for the "National Rally" and "France Unbowed" parties, at the Élysée Palace to seek a solution to the political crisis that led to the Prime Minister's resignation shortly after the new government was formed.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Russia would welcome awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, while expressing surprise at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks linking the prize to supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles.

Egypt's Ministry of Planning announced a €600 million grant from the European Union over the next two years under the strategic and comprehensive partnership to support economic and developmental reforms.

Abdel Qader Al-Hassriya, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, confirmed that repealing the Caesar Act is a crucial step to end the suffering of the Syrian people. U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson announced the Senate's vote to repeal the law.

The Ministry of Health and Population completed medical screening for 3,521 parliamentary election candidates across all Egyptian governorates from October 4 to 9, 2025, ensuring efficient and thorough health checks.

Gaza experiences cautious calm after ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, with Israeli army beginning withdrawal and prisoner exchange planned within 72 hours under US guarantees.