Middle East crisis: How Trump convinced Iran to accept ceasefire pact with Israel; US president’s call with Qatar Emir

[ad_1] The United States sought Qatar’s diplomatic help to convince Iran for the ceasefire pact with Israel, while the Americans got their ally Israel to accept the peace proposal, according to the US media.Also Read | ‘Complete and total ceasefire’: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict“President Trump spoke with Qatar’s Emir and informed him the […]

‘Complete and total ceasefire’: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict; says ’12-day War’ could have gone on for years

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) that its ally Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” which would be phased in over 24 hours.He called the conflict between the Asian rivals the “12-day War.”“CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran […]

G7 divided over Iran-Israel: US blocks joint ceasefire call; Trump to leave early

[ad_1] Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations met in Canada on Monday for the annual G7 summit, as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadowed the planned economic agenda. The summit opened with visible differences among members, especially after US President Donald Trump refused to support a joint appeal for calm in the […]

‘Some notes and amendments’: Hamas responds to US-brokered ceasefire proposal demanding changes

[ad_1] Hamas responded to the latest US-brokered ceasefire proposal for Gaza, saying that it is looking to make amendments to key elements of the deal. A senior official from the group told the AP that these revisions were requested around US guarantees, the timing of hostage releases, aid delivery, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.“There […]

Ceasefire hopes dim as Ukraine criticises Russia’s lack of proposals before Istanbul talks

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed doubts over Russia’s commitment to peace talks, as Moscow prepares to send a delegation to negotiations in Istanbul on Monday.Although the Kremlin confirmed its participation, it has not yet sent its negotiating proposals to Ukraine — something Kyiv says is essential for meaningful talks. Zelensky criticised Russia […]

White House Puts Cease-Fire Proposal to Hamas as Pressure on Israel Grows

[ad_1] The White House has sent an Israeli-backed cease-fire proposal to Hamas that would allow the flow of aid into Gaza amid growing international pressure to end the fighting and devastation in the territory, according to American and Israeli officials. President Trump and his envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, submitted the framework to […]

‘Ukraine is ready, but we don’t trust them’: Zelenskyy voices doubt over Russia’s intentions on ceasefire talks

[ad_1] Following phone calls with US President Donald Trump and several European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced uncertainty over Russia’s readiness to commit to a ceasefire, citing a lack of trust in Moscow’s intentions. “I don’t know the principles from the Russian side,” Zelenskyy said. “As I understood from our dialogue with US President […]

Pope Leo XIV, JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine

[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV meets US vice-president JD Vance (Image: AP) Two high-profile Catholics, Pope Leo XIV and US Vice President JD Vance, were meeting Monday ahead of a flurry of US-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Vance’s motorcade was seen entering Vatican City just after 7.30 […]

An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine | World News

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: AP) Since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, there have been many attempts to implement a lasting end to the violence of its ongoing war in Ukraine .Over more than a decade, Ukraine, its European supporters and the United States have tried to resolve the crisis. All have […]

‘US stopped nuclear conflict’: US President Donald Trump’s big claim on India-Pakistan ceasefire

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Image: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “my administration helped broker an immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, leading to a halt in all military actions across land, air, and sea.Speaking at the White House Trump told reporters, “On Saturday, my administration helped broker an immediate ceasefire, […]