Ceasefire

In a first, Libya’s rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises

Forces from Libya's east- and west-based administrations participated in U.S. special forces exercises in the central city of Sirte on Tuesday in the first such joint military ‌event including the…

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Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda

Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warning of mounting risks to both security and energy markets. Speaking…

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Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding ‌that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow ceased strikes. "Ukraine…

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Details of the Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel's government approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal early on Friday, setting the clock ticking on the first phase of an agreement that aims to end the two-year-old…

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Angry Trump says both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire

US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday that both Israel and Iran violated a ceasefire he announced hours earlier and he was not happy with either country but especially Israel.…

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Russia declares partial ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors in Ukraine – UPDATE

LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia declared a partial ceasefire on Saturday to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Russia's defence ministry said. "From 1000 am Moscow time…

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Ceasefire talks begin at Belarus border but battles for Ukraine’s cities go on

KYIV/MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian officials met on the Belarusian border to discuss a ceasefire on Monday while invading Russian forces met with determined resistance from Ukrainian troops and…

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Pope Francis calls for immediate global ceasefire

In words following the recitation of the Marian Prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis highlighted an appeal launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres this week calling…

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Libya arms embargo is a ‘joke’ – UN Official

An arms embargo aimed at curbing fighting in Libya has become meaningless because of violations and it is imperative that those who breach it are held to account, a senior…

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Haftar’s forces announce ceasefire

Libyan forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar announced on Saturday a ceasefire in the western region of the country which includes the capital Tripoli, starting 00:01 a.m. on Sunday. Developing Story

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Houthi rebels offer to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UN has welcomed a proposal from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace initiative. A statement said the proposal could…

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Russian warning on US strikes in Syria

The Russian military said on Sunday that the United States had carried out air strikes in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone in breach of previous agreements, inflicting numerous casualties and endangering…

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Joint Statement by the Governments of France, Italy, the UAE, the UK, and the USA on the Truce in Libya

The following is the text of a joint statement by the governments of France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States: The governments of…

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UPDATED: Halt to military operations in Libya during Eid al-Adha, reports of bombing on Mitiga airport

Italian news agency ANSA reported that the ceasefire was broken hours after it came in force. ANSA quotes Libyan TV station Al Ahrar that it is reporting a bombardment on…

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No air strikes in Syria’s northwest as ceasefire declared

Syrian and Russian warplanes mounted no air strikes in the rebel-held northwest on Friday after a ceasefire was announced. Though rockets hit both Syrian government- and rebel-held territory on Friday…

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Egyptian-mediated ceasefire has been reached between Palestinians and Israel

After a weekend of some the worst cross border violence in recent years between Israel and Palestinian in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire has been…

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Rival Libyan militias agree to new ceasefire Southern Tripoli clashes

Rival Libyan militias agreed to a new ceasefire aimed at halting nearly a week of deadly clashes south of the capital Tripoli, officials said. Bani Walid social council brokered Monday…

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