Keywords: Ceasefire


Russia warns foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv ahead of May 9 Victory Day strikes

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a formal warning on Wednesday to all foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations based in Kyiv, urging them to evacuate their personnel before what it described as inevitable retaliatory strikes on the Ukrainian capital tied to Russia's May 9 Victory......

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating ceasefire with overnight drone and missile strikes

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of breaching the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Volodymyr Zelensky, after Russian forces launched 108 drones and three missiles against Ukrainian territory in the hours immediately following the truce's entry into force at midnight between May 5 and......

Lebanon reports over 2,500 dead in Israeli strikes since March 2

Since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have resulted in 2,509 deaths and 7,755 injuries, according to a statement released by Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Sunday. Although a ceasefire came into effect on April 16, authorities......

Lebanon: Four dead in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

At least four people were killed on Saturday following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes hit the area of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district, targeting both a truck and a motorcycle. These latest casualties come just one day after......

Israeli strikes kill nine as Gaza ceasefire shows signs of collapse

Israeli military operations killed at least nine Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2025. Airstrikes in Gaza left four people dead on Wednesday, while Israeli forces shot a 15 year old during a raid in the......

Nikkei and KOSPI hit records as AI rally boosts markets

Asian equity markets surged to new highs as strong demand for artificial intelligence technologies and easing geopolitical tensions lifted investor sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record level, while South Korea’s KOSPI broke above 6,400 points for the first time, driven by gains......

Israeli army warns Lebanese civilians against returning to southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has issued a warning to Lebanese civilians, urging them not to return to several villages in southern Lebanon, citing ongoing security concerns and alleged violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement. According to the Israeli military, activities carried out by Hezbollah in the area......

Sterling slips as U.S.–Iran tensions shake market confidence

Pound sterling weakened slightly on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global financial markets and boosted demand for the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset. Investor sentiment turned cautious after renewed uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement,......

Israeli soldier killed in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire

An Israeli soldier has been killed during operations in southern Lebanon, marking the second reported fatality since the start of a temporary ceasefire in the region. According to the Israeli military, the soldier died during combat activities near the border area, where tensions remain high despite......