Ceasefire
Trump prioritizes comprehensive peace deal over ceasefire
In a recent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders, US President Donald Trump expressed his preference for a comprehensive peace deal over a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. According to Barak Ravid, Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t want a ceasefire, instead opting for a thorough agreement to end the […]
Cambodia and Thailand Agree to Deploy ASEAN Ceasefire Monitors
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to allow observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to monitor a fragile ceasefire that ended five days of deadly border clashes last month. Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha and Thailand’s acting Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit concluded four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday aimed at […]
US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine War Talks
United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. The Kremlin reported that the meeting “focused on various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement,” without providing further details. This […]
Thailand and Cambodia Hold Talks to Cement Ceasefire Details
Officials from Thailand and Cambodia have met in Malaysia to discuss plans to maintain a fragile ceasefire and avoid future border confrontations. The talks, observed by representatives from China, Malaysia, and the United States, aim to iron out details for a monitoring team from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysian Chief of Defence […]
Tensions High as New Violence Spirals in Syria’s Suwayda
Druze armed groups have launched attacks on Syrian internal security forces in the restive area of Suwayda, killing at least one government soldier and wounding others, while also shelling several villages in the southern province. According to state-run Ekhbariya TV, the armed groups violated the ceasefire agreed upon in the predominantly Druze region, where sectarian […]
Thailand-Cambodia Truce Holds Amid Ongoing Tensions
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has largely held, despite some initial skirmishes, following a truce agreement brokered in part due to economic pressure from US President Donald Trump. The agreement, reached on Monday, calls for an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, bringing an end to nearly a week of hostilities that resulted in at least […]
Russia Downplays Expectations for Ukraine Peace Talks
Russia has tempered expectations for a breakthrough in upcoming peace talks with Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Istanbul. Despite Ukraine’s recent offer for new peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism about achieving significant progress. “We don’t have any reason to hope for some miraculous breakthroughs,” Peskov told reporters, adding that such outcomes […]
International Community Welcomes Ceasefire in Syria’s Suwayda
The Syrian government has declared a ceasefire in the southern province of Suwayda, bringing an end to days of deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions that were compounded by Israeli military intervention. The announcement has been welcomed by countries around the world, including France, the UK, and Japan. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed […]
Syria Announces Ceasefire in Druze City After Deadly Clashes
The Syrian Ministry of Defence has announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority city of Suwayda, following days of deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes. According to Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, “To all units operating within the city of Suwayda, we declare a complete ceasefire,” after an agreement was reached with the city’s “notables and dignitaries”. […]
Hamas Pushes for a Ceasefire Guarantee That Would End The War
US President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week, with a key focus on brokering a ceasefire in Gaza. Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal, saying, “Very firm. He wants to end it too… I think we’ll have a deal next week.” He emphasized the need for safety […]