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

Residents and visitors urged to leave mountain village as firefighters battle flames in difficult terrain, with aircraft deployed to contain the blaze before nightfall.

Tehran cites alleged U.S. violations of ceasefire terms as it restores strict military control of the key oil route, while vessels report being hit by gunfire.

Early-morning blaze in the Kolonos district leaves a man and a woman dead and sends two residents to the hospital with respiratory issues.

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.

Heavy police operations across Greece curbed dangerous Easter traditions, reducing fireworks misuse and preventing incidents—though injuries still occurred despite thousands of seizures and arrests

Six weeks into the war against Iran, Netanyahu’s vision to land a decisive blow, has not yet materialized. Israel's military has hit hard, but its adversaries remain standing

The 14-year-old underwent emergency surgery, with doctors working to preserve hand function

The Holy Fire ceremony took place in Jerusalem in an atmosphere of intense emotion, as worshippers waited eagerly to light their candles. When the eternal flame illuminated the church, bells rang out in joyful celebration and the fervor of the faithful was beyond description. The doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem […]

Preparations are underway in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking place against a backdrop of heightened military alert and deep religious solemnity. The Old City, closed for 41 days due to hostilities, has reopened for the occasion — lending this year’s ceremony rare symbolic weight as a […]

Injuries from the use of illegal fireworks are reportedly practically every year during Easter in the country, with fatalities having occurred as well

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

The Burning of Judas, observed in regions from Nafpaktos to Lefkas and Crete, remains one of the most enduring Easter rituals.