US President Donald Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a mass prisoner swap. The truce, confirmed by both Kyiv and Moscow, will halt all fighting for three days and allow 1,000 prisoners from each side to be exchanged. Trump said he personally requested the agreement and thanked Presidents Vladimir Putin…
Iran says Washington is escalating conflict even as ceasefire talks continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of choosing a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomacy is possible. His comments came after both countries blamed each other for fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Araghchi said…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…
The United States says it carried out “self-defense” strikes after Iranian forces targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed that American forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after missiles, drones and small boats allegedly attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central…
The meeting marks a major moment in US-Brazil relations after months of political clashes and tariff disputes. US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on Wednesday, signaling a possible easing of tensions between the two leaders after a year of political and economic disputes. Relations between…
IRGC hints at safer shipping routes as tensions with the US remain high. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has suggested that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen fully if what it calls “aggressors’ threats” come to an end. In a statement, the IRGC Navy said safe and sustainable passage through the vital shipping route…
US signals possible breakthrough but threatens escalation if talks fail. Donald Trump says a potential deal with Iran could end the ongoing conflict and lift the U.S. naval blockade, but warned that military action could escalate if negotiations collapse. In a social media post, Trump said the war and restrictions on shipping could end if…
Temporary halt follows rising tensions and reported progress in US–Iran talks. The United States has paused its naval operation to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate pressure in a volatile region. President Donald Trump said the move is temporary and comes after “significant progress” in negotiations with Iran. The operation, known…
Air defenses activated as fresh attacks raise fears of wider regional conflict. The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems are actively intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions intensify in the Gulf. Authorities confirmed explosions heard across parts of the country were caused by successful interceptions of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles…
Mediator warns fresh strikes risk derailing fragile peace efforts in the Gulf. Shehbaz Sharif has condemned reported missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, calling for the ceasefire with Iran to be respected. He said the strikes on civilian infrastructure threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts and must not continue. Pakistan, acting as a mediator…
