1. US President Donald Trump has pressed the Islamic group Hamas to accept the 20-point ceasefire plan he announced last week. Trump replied “Complete obliteration!” when asked by CNN via text message on Saturday what would happen if Hamas insists on staying in power in the Gaza Strip.
2. There is just one week to go until the World Expo in Osaka draws to a close. Organizers are bracing for a surge in last-minute traffic. They are also looking ahead to preserve the legacy of the 6-month event.
3. The Nobel Prize winners for 2025 are set to be announced this week. The prizes were created by dynamite inventor Afred Nobel. They are awarded to people who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind during the preceding year.