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 […]
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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 […]
Iran says no focus on deadlines in reviewing US proposals
Iran has said it is carefully reviewing proposals from the United States (US) and will announce its position only after reaching a final decision, signalling a measured approach to ongoing diplomatic efforts. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran was currently assessing US proposals and was not operating under any external deadlines. Read More: […]
Dar says Pakistan is working for permanent US-Iran ceasefire
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed hope on Wednesday that the indefinitely extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran could be made permanent. US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended what was initially a two-week ceasefire between the two countries, brokered with the help of Pakistan’s mediation, but the conflict – […]
Pakistan strongly condemned attacks on UAE, urges ceasefire respect
Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing solidarity with the Emirati leadership and calling for respect for the ongoing regional ceasefire. Read More: Pakistan national killed in UAE missile strike In an official statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the strikes carried out […]
Putin proposes ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9 Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9, coinciding with Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Read More: Ukraine pushes Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace summit talks According to reports citing the Russian president’s diplomatic adviser, Putin raised the proposal […]
Strikes reported in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli military operations have reportedly continued in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, with local media claiming that several residential areas were targeted in recent days. Read More: Israel strikes Hezbollah sites after ceasefire extended with Lebanon According to Lebanese reports, air and drone strikes hit multiple towns, including areas in Bint Jbeil district and Tyre. In the […]