Keywords: Ceasefire


Ukraine War: White House Says Melania Trump Secured Local Truce for Civilians in Oleshky

A humanitarian initiative involving US First Lady Melania Trump has brought renewed attention to the plight of civilians in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, after the White House announced that a localized ceasefire had been secured to facilitate aid deliveries and possible evacuations. According......

One year after Gaza’s ceasefire, funding shortages leave hundreds of thousands without food aid

One year after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, humanitarian conditions remain severe as international funding shortages force the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to scale back its emergency assistance. The agency has warned that around 500,000 people in the Palestinian territory will lose......

France Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts in Lebanon as End of UNIFIL Mandate Approaches

BEIRUT, Lebanon — France is intensifying its diplomatic engagement with Lebanon as international stakeholders prepare for a new security framework ahead of the scheduled end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate at the close of 2026. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël......

Gaza death toll exceeds 1,500 since October 2025 ceasefire

More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, according to figures released by the territory’s Ministry of Health. The latest report records 1,501 deaths and 5,323 injuries during the period, highlighting the continuing human......

Russia Reports No Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure for First Time Since Trump’s Proposed Truce

Russia made no mention of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in its overnight military report on Tuesday, October 13, marking a potential pause in strikes on critical energy facilities following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire initiative. However, Russian......

UN ambassador says resolution 2797 shifts UN approach to the Moroccan Sahara dispute

Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has described Security Council Resolution 2797 as a decisive turning point in international efforts to resolve the Moroccan Sahara dispute. Speaking before the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York on Tuesday,......

China calls for renewed negotiations and lasting peace in the Middle East

China has reiterated its willingness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was prepared to play a constructive role in securing a comprehensive ceasefire, resuming political negotiations and advancing......

Oil Prices Rise as Attacks in Saudi Arabia Heighten Fears Over Global Energy Supplies

Global oil prices climbed on Monday as escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia heightened concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, adding fresh uncertainty to markets already exposed to geopolitical tensions and disruptions along key shipping routes. Brent crude......

Zelensky Offers to Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries if Moscow Spares Ukraine’s Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, proposing a reciprocal de-escalation measure as Russian strikes continue to damage the country’s electricity network. In a statement......