Ceasefire
- World
US envoy emphasises diplomatic efforts in Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
Beirut: US special envoy Thomas Barrack underscored Washington’s diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon’s sovereignty and peace process, noting that it cannot force Israel to do anything. “The US has no business in…
- Middle East
Fresh clashes erupt in Syria’s Sweida as ceasefire falters; aid convoy blocked
Damascus: Heavy fighting has erupted once again between Druze fighters and interim government-aligned Bedouin tribal forces in the countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, casting doubt over a recently declared ceasefire. The Britain-based…
- India
INDIA bloc to raise Pahalgam, Trump’s claims on ‘ceasefire’, Bihar in Monsoon Session
New Delhi: INDIA bloc parties on Saturday resolved to raise during the Parliament’s Monsoon session the issues of Pahalgam attack terrorists not being brought to justice, US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims…
- Middle East
Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after US-brokered deal with Israel
Damascus: The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant turning point in the deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria, which prompted a recent Israeli intervention with…
- Middle East
UN chief calls for ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire in Gaza following the suspension of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. The conflict between Israel and Iran has dominated headlines,…
- Middle East
Egypt, Britain urge diplomatic path toward peace after Israel-Iran ceasefire
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call to discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, urging a diplomatic path toward a peaceful resolution…
- Middle East
At least 606 killed in Iran, 28 in Israel as ceasefire halts 12-day war
Iran and Israel have released casualty figures following 12 days of fighting, as a US-brokered ceasefire comes into effect on Tuesday, June 24. The war began on Friday, June 13, when Israel…
- India
Asian shares rally after Trump announces Israeli-Iran ceasefire
Bangkok: Stocks rallied Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, although the situation remained unclear as attacks continued. Trump said Israel and Iran had agreed to…
- Middle East
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
United Nations: The General Assembly, at an Emergency Special Session, adopted a resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale. The resolution, adopted on…
- Middle East
90 pc Gaza schools completely destroyed: UN report
United Nations: A new report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) has raised alarm over the scale of destruction in Gaza, accusing Israeli forces of damaging or destroying…
- World
UNSC to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
United Nations: The UN Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.” UN diplomats said the United…
- Pakistan
‘Narendra surrender said Trump’: Rahul Gandhi on ceasefire with Pakistan
Bhopal: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi surrendered after a call from US President Donald Trump during the India-Pakistan military conflict. Addressing a party convention in…
- Middle East
Israel warns Hamas to accept US envoy’s Gaza ceasefire deal ‘or be destroyed’
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, “or be destroyed.” Witkoff’s proposal includes the…
- Middle East
US says Israel accepts temporary Gaza ceasefire proposal
Washington: The White House said that Israel has signed off on a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli army continues its military actions in the war-torn area. White House Press Secretary Karoline…
- World
Russia, Ukraine to begin ceasefire talks ‘immediately’, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations and that the Vatican has offered to host them. Trump’s announcement came after a two-hour-long phone call with…
