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RSF Ceasefire As Paramilitary Declares Three-month Truce

RSF Ceasefire As Paramilitary Declares Three-month Truce

November 25, 2025 1:23 am

The leader of Sudan’s powerful Rapid Support Forces announced on Monday that his fighters will immediately observe a three-month humanitarian truce, responding to international pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to help broker peace in the war-torn country.

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” issued the unilateral ceasefire following a Quad-led proposal — backed by the U.S., United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia — for a three-month pause in fighting, to be followed by peace negotiations. The RSF leader said the move was in part “in response to international efforts, chiefly that of … President Donald Trump …

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

November 20, 2025 6:19 am

Israeli airstrikes killed four people and wounded 18 others in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, as Israel and Hamas blamed each other for violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that has lasted nearly six weeks.

The latest attacks struck two towns east of Khan Younis. Medics reported that one strike on a home in Bani Suhaila killed three people, including a baby, and injured 15 others. A second strike in nearby Abassan killed a man and wounded three. Israel’s military confirmed carrying out the strikes but said it had no information on casualties.

The exchange of …

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

October 29, 2025 2:22 am

At least 33 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency and hospital officials, amid accusations Israel breached a U.S-brokered ceasefire.

The violence came after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of attacking Israeli soldiers in Gaza and violating hostage-return terms of the deal. The strikes mark one of the most serious challenges to fragile truce efforts and raise concerns about the ceasefire’s durability.

The Israeli strikes struck homes, schools and residential buildings in Gaza City, Beit Lahia, al-Bureij, Nuseirat and Khan Younis, Gaza’s Civil …

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

October 26, 2025 4:25 am

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia formally signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by Donald Trump as part of his Asia visit. 

The renewed pact, which builds on an earlier truce from three months ago, aims to curb the recent surge in violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border and provides a foundation for restoring stability.

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet described the deal as the beginning of “the process of mending our ties,” noting that “our border communities have been divided by conflict, and innocent civilians have …

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

October 25, 2025 6:30 pm

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan gathered in Istanbul beginning Saturday for a second round of negotiations aimed at cementing a recently brokered cease fire, with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to “open war” between the neighbours. 

The diplomatic meeting in Turkiye follows a truce negotiated in Doha last week by Qatar and Turkey to stop deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens and wounded hundreds. The discussions intend to move beyond the cease-fire and craft a lasting mechanism for preventing future violence.

Asif said from the Pakistani city of Sialkot, “We …

Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

October 17, 2025 1:38 pm

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire following a week of deadly border clashes, a senior diplomatic source confirmed on Friday. The truce, initially set for 48 hours, was renewed to allow further talks between the two sides.

A Pakistani delegation has already arrived in Doha, while an Afghan delegation is expected in the Qatari capital on Saturday to discuss conditions for de-escalation, according to officials familiar with the matter. The sources, who requested anonymity, said both governments had shown interest in maintaining calm while pursuing dialogue through diplomatic channels.

The ceasefire comes after a series of …

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

October 12, 2025 11:40 am

Israel announced on Sunday that all remaining living hostages held in Gaza are expected to be freed on Monday, marking a critical step in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The plan, which also includes a large prisoner swap and expanded humanitarian aid deliveries, coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Israel and Egypt.

The Israeli government confirmed that 20 surviving hostages would be handed over to the Red Cross in a single coordinated exchange. “We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time,” said government spokesperson Shosh …

Libyan Rivals Declare Ceasefire

Libyan Rivals Declare Ceasefire

August 22, 2020 3:45 pm

Libya’s neighboring warring rival governments on Friday announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire.

Prime minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Sarraj, said he had instructed aligned forces to observe an immediate ceasefire and end all combat operations across the oil-rich country.

The international-backed government also called for demilitarizing the strategic city of Sirte, which is controlled by rival forces. Tripoli also announced that parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in March next year.

In a separate statement, Aguila Saleh, speaker of the eastern-based House of Representatives, also called for a cease-fire. That Parliament has the backing …

Israel Strikes Iranian Base In Syria, Killing 3

Putin, Erdogan Agree Ceasefire In Syria’s Idlib

March 5, 2020 4:29 pm

Turkey and Russia agreed on Thursday to halt fighting in northern Syria that has sparked a humanitarian disaster and raised fears of their armies clashing, with a ceasefire due to take effect within hours.

After more than six hours of talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on the ceasefire from midnight on Friday.

The agreement will also create a security corridor along the key M4 highway in northern Syria, where Turkish and Russian forces will launch joint patrols from March 15.

The deal aims to put a stop to intense fighting in …

Sudan Agrees To Aid, Ceasefire, In Peace Talks With Rebels

Sudan Agrees To Aid, Ceasefire, In Peace Talks With Rebels

October 21, 2019 4:39 pm

Sudan’s government agreed Monday to allow humanitarian relief to war-torn parts of the country and renewed a ceasefire pact with major rebel groups at peace talks in South Sudan.

Officials from all sides said the new administration in Khartoum and the two umbrella groups of rebels had signed a declaration to keep the doors open to dialogue.

“The political declaration will pave the way for political negotiations and is a step towards a just, comprehensive and final peace in Sudan,” said General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, a key figure in Sudan’s transitional government.

Talks have been underway in Juba since last …

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