Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior US official told Reuters. “Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. “We understand […]
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Fragile Ceasefire
The latest exchange between Israel and Iran lasted barely long enough to remind the region how little separates diplomacy from escalation. A ceasefire that appeared stable one day looked vulnerable the next, until President Donald Trump intervened publicly and both sides stepped back. Yet even as direct fire subsided, Israeli aircraft continued to strike targets […]
Iran and Israel temporary halt strikes amid ceasefire efforts
Iran and Israel have announced a temporary halt to direct military strikes against each other following diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for a reduction in tensions after months of conflict. Read More: Israel-Iran strikes intensify as peace efforts face setback The latest exchange marked one of the most serious confrontations between the two […]
Israel airstrikes on Beirut after renewed Hezbollah tensions
Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut southern suburbs on Sunday, saying the attacks targeted Hezbollah command and operational sites following reported rocket fire into northern Israel. Read More: Trump calls for more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah The latest escalation comes just days after the United States, Israel and Lebanon announced a renewed ceasefire framework aimed at […]
Lebanon Ceasefire
The latest US-brokered framework for Lebanon is less a peace plan than an attempt to restore the logic of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 under wartime pressure. Israel and Lebanon have said they are prepared to move towards a conditional ceasefire built around two familiar requirements: Hezbollah would halt its fire and withdraw from the […]
Lebanon says Hezbollah accepts ceasefire proposal
BEIRUT: Lebanon has announced that Hezbollah has accepted a United States-backed proposal to halt attacks on Israel in exchange for an end to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, raising hopes for a reduction in hostilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: US urges Hezbollah to halt attacks amid Lebanon tensions According to a statement from the Lebanese Embassy […]
Pakistan urges immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to military hostilities in Lebanon, expressing concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. Read More: Pakistan urges Lebanon ceasefire stability Addressing the council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that […]
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for 45 more days
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their existing ceasefire by 45 days following the conclusion of US-facilitated talks in Washington aimed at reducing hostilities and advancing broader negotiations. According to the US State Department, the cessation of hostilities originally agreed on April 16 will now remain in effect for an additional 45 days to […]
US-Iran deadlock puts fragile ceasefire on ‘life support’
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s terms for ending the Middle East war. The sharp exchange of messages raised the spectre of a return to open conflict in the Gulf, dashed hopes […]
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-down parade amid Ukraine ceasefire
Russia has begun its annual Victory Day commemorations on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, as a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war came into effect. The event, held on May 9, 2026, was significantly scaled back this year due to heightened security concerns and ongoing […]