Ceasefire
- World
Ukraine rejects Russia’s ‘trivial’ ceasefire offer
Kiev: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia’s “trivial” Christmas ceasefire offer, saying it was a cover for Moscow to stop Ukrainian advances in the eastern Donbas region and bring in more…
- Kashmir
Nehru responsible for difficult situation in Kashmir: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP has deemed the country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, responsible for the situation in Kashmir, and said that the Valley was divided in 1948, because of Nehru. The…
- India
Situation along LoC saw improvement after ceasefire in Feb 2021: Defence Ministry
New Delhi: Only three minor incidents of “violations” were recorded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kasmir after Indian and Pakistani armies agreed to observe a ceasefire in February…
- Middle East
India voices support towards Gaza ceasefire, urges all parties to de-escalate situation
United Nations: India has voiced support for diplomatic efforts of the UN as well as Egypt that led to a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza and urged all parties…
- World
Azerbaijan, Armenia trade blame of violating ceasefire agreement
Baku: Azerbaijan and Armenia have blamed each other of violating their ceasefire agreement and launching provocation in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. “The illegal Armenian detachments in the territory of Azerbaijan, where the…
- Middle East
Yemen govt accuses Houthis of attacking oil-rich province despite truce
Sanaa: The Yemen government has accused the Houthi rebels of attacking the oil-rich province of Marib despite a two-month ceasefire brokered by the UN. “The Houthis launched a sniper operation killing a…
- Middle East
Yemen’s 2-month ceasefire enters into force
Sanaa: A two-month ceasefire brokered by the UN in Yemen is set to come into force at 7 p.m, the UN envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg announced one hour prior to the agreed…
- Middle East
Houthis welcome announcement of 2-month ceasefire agreement
Yemen: Yemen’s Houthi militia have welcomed an announcement of a two-month ceasefire agreement by the UN Special Envoy for the country, Hans Grundberg, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday.…
- Middle East
Saudi-led Arab coalition reaffirms commitment to ceasefire in Yemen
Sanaa: The Saudi Arabia-led coalition involved in the civil war in Yemen said that it remained committed to a ceasefire that it announced two days ago. The coalition affirmed that its air forces…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announce 3-day ceasefire with Saudi-led coalition
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced a three-day unilateral ceasefire with the Saudi-led coalition, voicing their commitment to a permanent truce if the coalition ends airstrikes and withdraws forces. “We will suspend…
- World
Russia ends ceasefire due to ‘unwillingness’ of Ukraine
New Delhi: The official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, said that due to the unwillingness of the Ukrainian side to influence the nationalists or extend the silence period, offensive…
- India
India raises concerns over students stranded in Sumy amid Ukraine crisis
New Delhi: Raising concerns over the Indian students stranded in Sumy following the Ukraine crisis, India on Saturday said that it has urged Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an…
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Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine, opens humanitarian corridors for civilians to leave
Moscow: Russia on Saturday declared a ceasefire in Ukraine for opening up humanitarian corridors for civilians to be evacuated. “Today, March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side declares a…
- World
UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine
By Yoshita Singh United Nations: The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on Friday tabled by the US and Albania that will condemn in the strongest terms possible Russia’s…
- World
Ukraine reports further ceasefire violations
New Delhi: The Ukrainian defence ministry has reported further ceasefire violations in the east, after a day of heavy weapons fire Saturday, CNN reported. The ministry said that in the first 11…
