Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for continued United States support following a US-backed framework agreement with Israel aimed at permanently ending hostilities after the latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict. In a message marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary, Aoun urged Washington to continue supporting Lebanon’s institutions, armed forces, and people while helping the country move toward lasting […]
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US-Iran Ceasefire Deal: What Comes Next?
The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has brought a cautious pause to a conflict that, for 40 days, threatened to spiral into a full-scale regional war with global consequences. After weeks of US-Israeli air strikes, Iranian missile retaliation, attacks on Gulf-linked targets and repeated disruptions to international shipping lanes, […]
Pakistan urges Israel to fully comply with Gaza ceasefire deal
With the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories remaining “dire” despite the October 10 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Pakistan has called for steps to ensure adherence to the truce agreement to stop the bloodshed, ensure humanitarian relief and pave the way for the reconstruction of Gaza. “Israeli airstrikes have killed and injured civilians, including children; more than […]
Ceasefire in place, but only if Taliban holds the line—says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan’s ceasefire deal with Afghanistan will remain active unless it is violated. He confirmed that the agreement has no time limit. Asif made the statement while explaining the key points of the truce signed in Doha. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkiye after days of deadly border clashes. […]
Pakistan-Afghan peace hinges on Taliban action, says Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the ceasefire with Afghanistan depends on the Taliban stopping cross-border attacks. He told Reuters that peace is only possible if militants no longer enter Pakistan from Afghan territory. This follows recent border clashes that left dozens dead, marking the worst violence since the Taliban took control in 2021. Over […]
Trump says he is ready to broker ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he was ready to broker ceasefire deal between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying, “That’s an easy one for me to solve if I have to solve it.” Talking to newsmen at White House, President Trump said that he had de-escalated eight global conflicts in the preceding eight months, […]
Trump, Putin end Ukraine summit without ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended their Alaska summit on Friday without a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. The three-hour meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson focused on ending the war but ended without major breakthroughs. Trump called the talks “extremely productive,” yet gave no clear outcome. Putin echoed hopes for peace but […]
Deadly strikes pound Gaza while diplomats talk peace
Israel launched some of its heaviest strikes in weeks across Gaza on Monday, killing at least 60 people. The attacks came just ahead of Israeli officials’ visit to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire deal. Despite diplomatic efforts, Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza City’s Zeitoun area and airstrikes hit homes […]