Keywords: Ceasefire


Turkey discusses US-Iran negotiations with Qatar and Pakistan amid de-escalation efforts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate discussions with senior Qatari and Pakistani officials on Sunday regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, as regional actors continue efforts to support a broader reduction in tensions. Fidan spoke by phone with Qatar’s......

Iran signals willingness to pause attacks as US halts airstrikes for diplomacy

Iran has indicated that it will refrain from launching further attacks as long as the United States maintains its current suspension of air operations, according to a senior Iranian official, following Washington’s decision to pause its bombing campaign. The statement comes after nearly two weeks......

UN rights office warns of intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised concerns over what it describes as an intensification of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, reporting dozens of civilian casualties in recent days and calling for full respect for the ceasefire and accountability for alleged violations of......

US-Russia diplomatic talks highlight renewed tensions over Ukraine arms deliveries

Senior diplomats from the United States and Russia held high-level discussions in Manila on Thursday, where the war in Ukraine dominated the agenda and exposed persistent divisions over military support for Kyiv and prospects for a negotiated settlement. The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco......

Canada calls for Middle East ceasefire and warns over South China Sea tensions

Canada has called for renewed efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East and achieve a lasting ceasefire, while also expressing concern over recent maritime confrontations in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said during diplomatic meetings in Manila. Speaking on the sidelines of......

Hamas appoints Khalil al-Hayya as new political leader

Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed during the conflict in Gaza. The announcement was made in a brief statement released by the movement, confirming that al-Hayya will assume the organization's top political......

UN and Israeli reports warn of worsening humanitarian crisis as fighting continues in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as military operations persist, with fresh casualties reported and growing concern expressed by both international organizations and voices within Israel over the impact of the conflict on civilians. According to local health authorities,......

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,......