Keywords: Ceasefire


Renewed US strikes deepen anxiety in Iran as citizens face economic and political uncertainty

A renewed wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has intensified uncertainty among Iranian citizens, reviving fears over security, economic stability, and the future of daily life after a brief period of relative calm under a fragile ceasefire. Residents contacted by Reuters described growing anxiety as military......

China calls for restraint as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify

China has expressed deep concern over renewed military tensions in the Gulf region, urging all parties to exercise restraint and safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors. Speaking at a regular press briefing,......

Iran insists it honoured ceasefire commitments as Trump declares truce over

Iran and the United States have exchanged conflicting messages over the status of their fragile ceasefire, highlighting renewed tensions after the latest escalation in hostilities between the two longtime adversaries. While Tehran says it has respected the commitments outlined in the June truce agreement,......

Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments and ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the current status of the ceasefire amid renewed regional tensions. According to sources from Türkiye's......

Trump declares Iran interim agreement over as tensions escalate again

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an interim understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict had come to an end, marking a new setback for diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the memorandum of understanding......

Canadian business inflation expectations ease after Middle East ceasefire, Bank of Canada survey shows

Canadian businesses have become more optimistic about the inflation outlook following the easing of tensions in the Middle East, according to the latest Bank of Canada (BoC) business surveys, suggesting that geopolitical developments have helped reduce concerns over rising costs and economic uncertainty. The......

Israel warns of decisive military response against Hezbollah despite fragile Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has signaled its readiness to launch a swift military response against Hezbollah if the current ceasefire along the Lebanese border collapses, underscoring the fragile security situation despite recent diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions. The warning was delivered by Israel......

FTSE 100 on track for sixth straight quarterly gain as ceasefire hopes lift UK markets

The UK’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday and was set to extend its winning streak to a sixth consecutive quarterly gain, as investor sentiment improved on optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The blue-chip index rose around 0.5% by 09:04 GMT, supported by strong performances......

Trump says Iran left weakened after conflict as nuclear talks continue

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran emerged significantly weakened from the recent confrontation in the Middle East, arguing that the country has lost much of its military capacity and strategic influence. Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said Iran no longer possesses the level......