Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

Iran has reaffirmed that it has respected the terms of its ceasefire agreement with the United States, pushing back against claims by US President Donald Trump that the truce is effectively over. The latest exchange of sharp statements highlights the growing strain between Washington and Tehran, despite recent efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations and prevent […]

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Israeli forces launch fresh strikes across southern Lebanon despite US-brokered withdrawal agreement

Israeli forces launch fresh strikes across southern Lebanon despite US-brokered withdrawal agreement

Israeli military operations continued across southern Lebanon on Thursday, with fresh airstrikes and demolition activities reported in multiple areas despite a recently signed US-brokered framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), an Israeli drone targeted an area near Ghandour Hospital […]

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Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

The latest agreement between Lebanon and Israel, signed in Washington after multiple rounds of negotiations, was intended to create a pathway toward reducing decades of conflict. However, hopes for stability were immediately challenged after Hezbollah publicly rejected the deal, deepening uncertainty over whether peace can truly take hold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the […]

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US and Iran Move Closer to 60-Day Truce Agreement as Trump Remains Cautious

US and Iran Move Closer to 60-Day Truce Agreement as Trump Remains Cautious

The United States and Iran appear to be edging closer to a significant diplomatic breakthrough as both nations work toward extending their current ceasefire arrangement for another 60 days. While negotiators have reportedly made substantial progress, President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval, signaling that important issues remain on the table. According […]

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China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]

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