The truce is set to take effect at midnight, raising hopes it could open a path to easing wider regional tensions.

The U.S. president signalled a rare high-level contact between the two sides as Washington pushes for de-escalation after weeks of fighting, with ceasefire discussions gaining urgency amid continued Israeli operations

Donald Trump said he asked China’s Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, receiving assurances that Beijing was not doing so. The exchange comes amid rising tensions and U.S. threats of tariffs on countries aiding Tehran.

Is there perhaps somewhere a sensible Colonel Drake and a Lucky Luke to calm the storms of the times?

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end

U.S. President Donald Trump launched an unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “terrible” and “weak,” prompting criticism from Catholics and officials as tensions grow over war and migration policy.

A last-minute two-week truce replaces earlier warnings of devastating attacks, as Washington and Tehran signal willingness to negotiate while conflict and uncertainty persist

Donald Trump issues stark warning to Iran ahead of a deadline for a deal, while Spain says U.S. pressure on NATO allies is pushing Europe to rethink its security strategy