Ceasefire
Trump Says A Ceasefire in Gaza Possible “Within the Next Week”
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, stating that an agreement could be concluded “within the next week”. Trump made these remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House, highlighting the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “I think it’s close. I just spoke to […]
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, with Russia releasing 307 Ukrainian prisoners of war in exchange for the same number of Russian servicemen. The exchange took place on the Ukrainian border with Belarus, marking one of the largest prisoner swaps since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Both sides have agreed to exchange […]
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, with Trump stating that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” start negotiations. The two leaders held a two-hour phone call, during which they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Trump, the tone and spirit of the conversation were […]
Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. Alexander, 21, was abducted by Hamas while serving in the Israeli military near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023. His […]
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after four days of intense fighting involving fighter jets, missiles, and drones. The breakthrough came on Saturday afternoon when Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called India’s DGMO at 3:35 p.m. local time, and both sides agreed to stop all firing and military […]
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds as Top Military Officials Prepare to Talk
Top military officials from India and Pakistan are set to discuss the finer details of the ceasefire agreed upon over the weekend. The US-brokered ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors appears to have held overnight after nearly four days of intense shelling and aerial incursions from both sides. According to the Indian government, Pakistan initiated contact […]
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: A Glimmer of Hope?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, describing it as a “positive sign.” However, Zelensky emphasized that a ceasefire must be in place before any meaningful negotiations can begin. “It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to […]
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds Amid Accusations of Violations
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to be holding, despite both nations accusing each other of violations just hours after the deal was reached. The US-brokered agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, aims to end days of cross-border military strikes that marked the worst military confrontation between the two rivals […]
Leaders Call for 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire
European leaders have joined forces with US President Donald Trump to call for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The appeal was made during a visit to Kyiv, where leaders of the “coalition of the willing” met to discuss advancing peace talks. Joint Statement and Ceasefire ProposalIn a joint statement, the leaders of France, […]
India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, effective 17:00 local time (12:30 BST). The agreement comes after days of cross-border strikes and escalating tensions between the two nations. Developments Leading to Ceasefire Reactions to the Ceasefire Post-Ceasefire Developments