Russia declares a two-day pause in fighting for Victory Day commemorations while Ukraine proposes its own earlier ceasefire, amid warnings of retaliation and continued tensions on the battlefield

“The United States is going to knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.

Tehran says all commercial vessels can pass freely through the strategic waterway for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire, linking the move to the broader truce in the region.

Greek PM Mitsotakis stressed that preserving the truce is critical for stability and peace in the wider region

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

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon killing over 250 people, while Hezbollah responds with rocket fire and international leaders urge Lebanon’s inclusion in fragile Iran–US ceasefire efforts.

Iran’s state-run Fars news agency reported Wednesday that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had been halted following what it described as an Israeli violation of the ceasefire agreement. A separate Iranian outlet, Press TV, citing unnamed sources, reported that Tehran would “punish” Israel over attacks against Lebanese Hezbollah carried out in breach of […]

The Kremlin says it welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and hopes it will allow Washington to resume three-way peace talks on Ukraine, while Kyiv continues to push for a reciprocal truce with Moscow

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

Iran’s foreign ministry says it has defined its position and demands in response to ceasefire proposals delivered through intermediaries, stressing that any negotiations must not be based on ultimatums or threats

A Pakistan-mediated proposal outlines an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the United States, while Iranian state media reports the death of a senior Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief amid ongoing hostilities

Tehran wants any agreement with the U.S. and Israel to include an end to fighting in Lebanon, while conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cast doubt over prospects for negotiations.

Greece, France, Denmark, Slovenia, and the UK welcome steps toward ending bloodshed in Gaza, urge full implementation of UN resolutions, humanitarian aid, and a two-state solution while condemning West Bank violence and settlement expansion

The talks, hosted by Germany, bring together U.S., Ukrainian and European officials ahead of a broader summit with European leaders and Zelenskyy scheduled for Monday

Hamas’ chief negotiator cautions that Israel’s targeted killing of Raed Saed, a senior commander in the group, Saturday, could destabilize the U.S.-backed truce in Gaza, urging international mediators to enforce compliance

The United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan as fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces devastates the country, triggering famine, mass displacement, and escalating ethnic violence

Israeli warplanes struck Gaza overnight after accusing Hamas of violating a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 26 people as tensions threaten to unravel the truce.

Preparations stalled after Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire and reaffirmed demands for full control of Donbas; U.S. and European officials say summit unlikely unless Russia yields, while Hungary remains proposed venue amid airspace concerns

Israel and Hamas reaffirmed their commitment to the fragile truce after airstrikes killed 26 Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, in the most serious test of the ceasefire brokered earlier this month

Rafah border crossing remains closed amid mutual accusations between Israel and Hamas