Keywords: Peace


Oman urges the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” to sustain peace talks

Oman has called on both the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” in order to advance ongoing diplomatic negotiations and prevent further escalation of tensions between the two countries. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the appeal on social media platform X, stressing......

US denies agreement to unfreeze Iranian assets as peace talks begin in Islamabad

A senior United States official has rejected claims that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian financial assets, as diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begin in Pakistan. The denial follows reports citing an unnamed Iranian source suggesting that the United States had......

European defense stocks fall as Ukraine peace hopes lift builders

European defense stocks dropped sharply on Friday after Ukraine’s chief negotiator signaled progress toward a potential peace deal with Russia, prompting investors to shift toward construction and materials companies expected to benefit from postwar rebuilding. Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview......

Asian markets waver as Israeli strikes test US-Iran ceasefire before Islamabad talks

Global markets posted broad gains Friday as investors showed cautious optimism ahead of high-stakes US-Iran peace talks set to begin Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The rebound remains fragile. Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to shatter the two-week truce, and the Strait of Hormuz stays largely......

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and calls for lasting peace efforts

Leaders of the European Union have welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward easing tensions in the region. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted that the agreement provides a much-needed opportunity......

Afghanistan and Pakistan move toward dialogue in China-led peace talks

Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to explore a comprehensive approach to resolving their ongoing tensions following recent peace discussions hosted by China. The talks, held in the Chinese city of Urumqi, aimed to reduce hostilities and encourage both sides to pursue diplomatic solutions......

TSX futures rise as investors monitor US-Iran peace proposal

Futures for Canada’s main stock index edged higher on Monday as investors returned from the Easter holiday amid reports of a peace proposal between the United States and Iran, raising hopes for an easing of Middle East tensions. June futures on the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased by 3.20......

Pope Leo XIV calls Herzog and Zelensky on Good Friday to urge peace

Pope Leo XIV held separate telephone conversations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, pressing both leaders to pursue diplomatic paths to end the wars ravaging the Middle East and Ukraine. The calls, confirmed by the Vatican in......

Congo launches disarmament campaign against genocide-linked militia

The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have initiated a new campaign to disarm a militia linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a significant step toward easing tensions with neighboring Rwanda. The operation targets the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR),......