Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday announced a ceasefire following days of intensified border violence, which killed dozens of people on both sides. The two countries, however, offer conflicting accounts of which country requested the truce.
Former US President Bill Clinton welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, praising efforts by the US, Qatar, and regional actors. He urged both sides to turn the truce into lasting peace ensuring dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis, saying it's possible "only if they do it toge
At least five people, including three children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon's Health Ministry reported, as Israel continues operations in its neighbour despite a US-brokered truce that began in November.
Israel will call up 60,000 reservists to begin operations in Gaza City, while mediation efforts for a ceasefire continue. Israeli attacks have intensified, displacing residents and causing civilian deaths. Qatar and Egypt push a truce, but Israel and Hamas remain in a deadlock over condition
US President Donald Trump denied seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi, saying he would only visit China if officially invited. Talks between U.S. and Chinese officials are ongoing in Stockholm, potentially paving the way for a tariff truce, but Trump insists he is "not seeking anyth
UK MP Bob Blackman condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people and expressed solidarity with India. He supported India's right to defend its people and urged the international community to stand with India against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday that Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov made the offer of a meeting with Russian negotiators for next week.
The deployment came shortly after the United States announced an agreement between Israel and Syria to enforce a ceasefire, though the truce remains uncertain amid ongoing fighting, Al Jazeera said.
Israeli PM Netanyahu said a hostage deal with Hamas could be reached soon, possibly leading to a 60-day ceasefire. He warned Israel would resume fighting if Hamas doesn't disarm, insisting any truce must meet Israel's conditions, as reported by The Times of Israel.