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Pak-Afghan trade routes likely to reopen soon, stranded trucks begin returning

Pak-Afghan trade routes likely to reopen soon, stranded trucks begin returning.

Following a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the reopening of trade routes that have been closed for the past 11 days is expected soon. At Chaman, the Pak-Afghan border crossing at Bab-e-Dosti remains closed for trade activities. However, over 500 empty Pakistani trucks stranded in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, have started returning. According to Customs officials, … Read more

More Palestinians killed in Gaza as U.S. delegation visits Israel for high-level talks

More Palestinians killed in Gaza as U.S. delegation visits Israel for high-level talks

Gaza: Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, despite an official ceasefire announced on October 10. According to health authorities in Gaza, the bodies of 57 Palestinians were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The death toll from Israel’s offensive, which began … Read more

Ceasefire resumes in Gaza after deadly Israeli airstrikes kill 26

Ceasefire resumes in Gaza after deadly Israeli airstrikes kill 26

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has resumed following a deadly escalation over the weekend that killed at least 26 Palestinians in Gaza, according to local health authorities. The violence was sparked by a Hamas-led attack that killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting retaliatory Israeli airstrikes described as the most intense since the truce … Read more

Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, keeps Rafah crossing closed amid ceasefire violations

Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, keeps Rafah crossing closed amid ceasefire violations

Gaza City / Tel Aviv: The Israeli military has continued its deadly campaign in Gaza, with at least 47 reported ceasefire violations since the latest truce began earlier this month, according to Palestinian officials. These breaches have resulted in the deaths of 38 people and injuries to at least 143 others. Despite ongoing calls for … Read more

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after 13-hour talks in Doha

Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After 13-Hour Talks in Doha

DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following 13 hours of high-level negotiations held in Doha, Qatar. The talks come amid heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries. The negotiations were hosted by the State of Qatar, with Turkey playing a key mediating role. According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry … Read more

Trump Says He Could Easily Make Peace Between Pakistan-Afghanistan

Former US President Donald Trump said it would be “very easy” for him to broker a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan if needed, adding that Pakistan’s prime minister told him he had helped stop a war between Pakistan and India. Trump said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him, “I brought about a ceasefire and saved … Read more

Pakistan agrees to ceasefire on Afghan Taliban request

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting from 6 p.m. today (Wednesday). The decision was made after several days of rising border tensions and came at the request of the Afghan Taliban. According to the Foreign Office, both sides reached the agreement through … Read more

Israel prepares to implement ‘First Stage’ of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Israel prepares to implement 'First Stage' of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that Israel is preparing to implement the “first stage” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza, signaling a potential shift toward de-escalation in the nearly two-year conflict. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Israel will act “in full cooperation … Read more

Thailand and Cambodia agree to unconditional ceasefire

Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement on an unconditional ceasefire during high-level negotiations held in the Malaysian capital. According to reports, the talks were attended by Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Cambodia’s Prime Minister, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Envoys from the United States and China were also present during the discussions. … Read more

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire

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Damascus: Following several days of intense and deadly clashes, Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire. The truce marks a significant step toward de-escalation in the region after a period of heightened violence. U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, Thomas Barrack, confirmed that the ceasefire was achieved with the support of Türkiye, Jordan, and other regional … Read more

No fresh strikes as Iran-Israel observe ceasefire

No fresh strikes

TEHRAN:  A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel remained intact overnight, with no fresh attacks reported from either side, according to international media outlets. US President Donald Trump also confirmed that the ceasefire was holding and being observed by both nations. The Iranian Ministry of Health has released alarming figures in the aftermath of Israeli … Read more

Iran executes accused spies hours after ceasefire deal

Iran executes accused spies hours after ceasefire deal

Tehran: Iran has executed three men accused of espionage for Israel, just days after a ceasefire was announced in the region. The executions took place at dawn on Wednesday at Urmia Prison, according to Iran’s judiciary. The men—Idris Aali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul—were charged with “corruption on Earth through cooperation with hostile foreign … Read more

Qatar facilitates US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran

Qatar facilitates US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran

Web Desk: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has secured Tehran’s agreement to the US-proposed ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The negotiations followed a phone call held early Tuesday between the Qatari official and Iranian representatives, shortly after Iran’s recent strikes on a US air base in Qatar. According to the sources … Read more

‘No response if Israel cease aggression’, Iranian FM

'No response if Israel ceases aggression, Iranian FM

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire that Iran will not take any further action if Israel halts its illegal aggression. In a message posted on social media platform Twitter, Araghchi said, “If Israel ceases its operations by 4 a.m. local time, … Read more

Ceasefire now in effect, do not violate, says Trump

President Trump

Washington:US President Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is now officially in effect and has urged all parties to fully comply with the agreement and refrain from any violations. In a statement issued on his social media platform, l, Trump stated, “The ceasefire is now active. No side should engage … Read more

Pakistan-India agree to immediate ceasefire, confirms PM Shehbaz

Pakistan-India agree to immediate ceasefire, confirms PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan and India have both agreed to an immediate ceasefire. This decision comes after a series of tense events brought the two nuclear-armed countries dangerously close to a major conflict. The situation further escalated between Pakistan and India last night when India carried out airstrikes on three Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan urges Sudan’s warring parties to ceasefire in Ramadan

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an immediate ceasefire by rival militaries in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan and for them to seek a sustainable resolution to the prolonged conflict through dialogue. “Two years of continuous death and destruction has made it amply evident that there can be no victory on the battlefield … Read more

Groups agree to 10-day ceasefire in Kurram: CM Gandapur

CM Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has said that there was a 10-day ceasefire between groups in Kurram district.

Ali Amin Gandapur, while giving a briefing on the situation in Kuram district, said that the ceasefire between the parties is a welcome move.

He said the path of negotiations will be adopted for lasting peace and conflict resolution in the area.

He further said that there has been a 10-day ceasefire between two groups in Kurram, estimates are being made for reparation of damages while security plan for safe transportation is also being worked on.

It should be noted that a total of 102 people were killed and 138 injured in the attacks on the convoy of passenger vehicles and tribal clashes in Kurram.

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Malala Calls for Israel-Palestine Ceasefire

Malala

Malala Yousafzai demands an Israel-Palestine ceasefire. Highlights the suffering of children and the need for peace. Her status as the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner amplifies the call. Malala Yousafzai, a well-known Pakistani Nobel laureate and human rights campaigner, called for an urgent stop to the conflict between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. The Nobel … Read more

Libya conflict: The UN requests a ceasefire after 32 deaths

Libya conflict

Following a day of fatal violence between political factions in the capital, Tripoli, the UN has demanded an immediate end to hostilities in Libya. The health ministry reported that during the conflict, at least 32 individuals were murdered and several others were injured. Since the long-reigning dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in a NATO-supported … Read more

UN demands a ceasefire in Libya following violent clashes

UN demands

UN has demanded an immediate end to hostilities in Libya. The Tripoli health ministry reported that during the battle, at least 23 individuals were killed and numerous others were injured. Young comedian Mustafa Baraka was among the fatalities, an official claimed. After a day of fatal fighting in the nation’s capital Tripoli between rival political … Read more

Colombian rebels announce presidential election ceasefire

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Colombia’s last recognized rebel group called a 10-day truce on Monday to allow for calm presidential elections later this month. Colombians head to the polls on May 29 with leftist former guerrilla Gustavo Petro the favorite. “We are declaring a ceasefire from 0:00 on May 25 until 24:00 on June 3, so that those that … Read more

UN Yemen envoy in Aden to safeguard ceasefire and resume peace talks

yemen

Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden on Tuesday for a two-day mission aimed at salvaging a weak truce between warring groups and pushing for the opening of highways in Taiz and the resumption of flights from Houthi-held Sanaa. Grundberg’s visit to Aden came as … Read more

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine

ukraine

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to try to negotiate a ceasefire in the nine-week war and an agreement on civilian evacuations, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres travels to Ukraine. He visits the ruined town of Borodianka outside Kyiv, where Russian forces are accused of murdering civilians. “The sooner this war ends, the … Read more

Russia declares ceasefire near Mariupol steel plant

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Moscow: According to the Russian Defense Ministry, there will be a ceasefire around the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, which will allow the last Ukrainian resistance to be evacuated from the industrial region. This was declared on Monday by the ministry. According to a statement from the defence ministry, Russia’s military says it would “unilaterally … Read more

Besieged Ukraine port city Mariupol begins new evacuation bid

Ukraine

KYIV – Ukraine’s besieged port city of Mariupol began a new attempt at evacuating civilians on Sunday, as fierce battles raged around the country and the Ukrainian president warned that Russian forces were preparing to bombard Odessa on the Black Sea coast. Ten days after Russia invaded Ukraine, more than 1.5 million people have fled … Read more

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan declares ‘end’ to ceasefire with govt

Pakistan TTP

ISLAMABAD: The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) declared an end to a month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government, accusing it of breaching terms including a prisoner release accord and the formation of negotiating committees, confirmed Reuters. Read more: Pakistan bids to quell rise in TTP attacks Last month’s ceasefire, arranged with the help of the Afghan … Read more

Pakistan welcomes Taliban’s announcement of ceasefire during Eid

Philippine Plane Crash Pakistan expresses condolences

Pakistan on Monday welcomed the three-day ceasefire announcement for Eid-ul-Fitr by the Taliban. According to the details, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said, We welcome the three-day ceasefire announcement for Eid-ul-Fitr by Taliban. We fully support all efforts that lead to reduction in violence and contribute to achieving durable stability & lasting … Read more