48 killed as ceasefire eludes Gazans

[ad_1] GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 48 people on Monday, including 21 at a seafront rest area, as fresh calls grew for a ceasefire in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Gaza’s civil defence agency said 48 people had been killed by Israeli forces on Monday, including 21 in a … Read more

Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible next week as Israeli attacks kill 14

[ad_1] Listen to article United States President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week”, even as Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza continues, with at least 14 people killed in recent attacks across the besieged enclave since dawn. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said he believed a truce … Read more

Bilawal urges India to uphold ceasefire

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has divided Pakistan’s victory in the war against India into three parts, highlighting significant success on the diplomatic and war fronts, including success in the narrative battle. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, he said that they were told India was a big country and its … Read more

Iran reopens eastern airspace following Israel ceasefire

[ad_1] Listen to article Iran would respond to any future US attack by striking American military bases in the Middle East, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday, in his first televised remarks since a ceasefire was reached between Iran and Israel. Khamenei, 86, claimed victory after 12 days of war, culminating in an Iranian attack on … Read more

Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks gain momentum, Trump says great progress on Gaza

[ad_1] Listen to article Negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza have gained fresh momentum, according to a senior Hamas official. This development follows statements by US President Donald Trump, suggesting “great progress” regarding Gaza. “I think great progress is being made on Gaza. Because of this attack that we made, I … Read more

Fragile ceasefire holds as Trump promises peace talks with Iran

[ad_1] The ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signalled that their air war had ended, at least for now. Each side claimed victory on Tuesday after 12 days of war, which the US joined with airstrikes in support of … Read more

Iran restores internet access following ceasefire with Israel

[ad_1] Listen to article Iranian authorities on Wednesday announced the gradual easing of internet restrictions imposed during the 12-day war with Israel, following the implementation of a ceasefire between the longtime foes. Strict internet curbs had been gradually imposed since June 13, when Israel launched a major attack on Iran, which hit back with waves of missile … Read more

Trump pressures Iran, Israel into ceasefire

[ad_1] Listen to article ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/TEL AVIV: A shaky ceasefire began to take hold between Israel and Iran on Tuesday under pressure from US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for an end to the biggest ever military confrontation between the Middle East arch-foes. Both Iran and Israel sent signals that the 12-day air war had … Read more

Gold prices tumble on Israel-Iran ceasefire

[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a sharp decline on Tuesday, mirroring the downtrend in the international market where bullion slipped nearly 2% to hit a more than two-week low as geopolitical tensions cooled. The global drop came as investor demand for safe-haven assets eased following Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Iran … Read more

Ceasefire?

[ad_1] It's ceasefire! Israel and Iran are apparently returning from the brink. A desperate deal doctored by US President Donald Trump is on the cards, primarily meant to save the skin of his allied-ally. To what extent this unassured and fragile understanding will hold is hard to guess, as both the Jewish state and the … Read more