US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that tariff threats played a decisive role in resolving several international conflicts during his tenure, claiming that economic pressure through trade measures helped prevent violence and bring rival nations to the negotiating table. In an interview with Fox Business, Trump asserted that at least six of what he described as eight wars were settled after he warned countries that they would face higher tariffs if hostilities continued. Among

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting following days of deadly clashes along their disputed border, raising hopes for a return to stability in the volatile region. The announcement came after Trump held separate phone conversations with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, as tensions threatened to escalate into a broader military confrontation. In

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency have confirmed that eight Hamas terrorists involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks and abductions from the Nova music festival were killed in a series of targeted strikes in the Gaza Strip earlier this year. The announcement, made Thursday, comes weeks after two Israeli hostages, Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor, were released from Hamas captivity under a ceasefire agreement, and months after the rescue of Noa Argamani in a special ID

Russia has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s recent demand for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine, reaffirming its long-held conditions for peace. The Kremlin’s latest response makes clear that Moscow’s stance on the conflict remains unchanged, despite renewed diplomatic overtures from the U.S. and European allies seeking to end the devastating two-year war. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismiss

Hamas has announced that it will hand over the bodies of two more Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. The group’s military wing stated that the bodies will be transferred at 10:00 PM local time after being recovered in the Gaza Strip earlier in the day. This development comes amid rising tensions following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to close the Rafah Crossing indefinitely, citing Hamas’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a stark public warning aimed at Hamas on Thursday, saying that if the group continues to carry out killings in parts of the Gaza Strip “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” The statement, delivered on social media and reiterated in later remarks, marked a notable hardening of tone after earlier comments by the president that suggested he had permitted a period of internal violence targeting criminal elements within Gaza.

World leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh for a high-level summit following a historic ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement, aimed at ending the recent conflict, was marked by the signing of a peace declaration to solidify a lasting ceasefire between the warring parties. This development came hours after a significant hostage and prisoner swap, providing momentum for regional stability. The leaders attending described the day as historic, emphasizing that humanitarian aid would now begin

United States President Donald Trump received a golden dove from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel following the landmark Gaza peace deal. The symbolic gift was presented as a gesture of gratitude for Trump’s role in mediating the truce that brought an end to months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The visit marked Trump’s first trip to the region since the ceasefire agreement, which led to the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The

The conflict in Gaza has reached another turning point after Hamas announced its agreement to release all Israeli hostages, alive or deceased, while expressing willingness to negotiate a broader peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The statement, delivered on Friday, signaled a potentially pivotal moment in ongoing regional negotiations, though the group’s future actions remain uncertain as deadlines approach. Hamas leaders said they are prepared to work through medi

A critical moment has arrived in the ongoing conflict as a final deadline has been issued for Hamas to agree to a peace deal and release all hostages. The ultimatum signals the most forceful warning yet that refusal to comply could bring severe consequences. The current terms are being presented as a last opportunity to secure both the release of captives and the prospect of a ceasefire that could allow humanitarian relief into affected areas. The language of the ultimatum was stark and uncompro

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced into a rare public apology this week, after US President Donald Trump pushed him to directly address Qatar over a deadly airstrike in Doha. The strike, which took place on September 9, killed five people, including the son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, and rattled Washington as well as key mediators in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. The White House r

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new initiative aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, describing it as a comprehensive pathway toward long-term and sustainable peace. Modi’s support comes after Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on Washington’s 20-point proposal during talks at the White House. In a statement posted on X, Modi said, We welcom

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a comprehensive peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing Gaza war, expanding the Abraham Accords, and setting the stage for long-term stability in the Middle East. The announcement came after an extended meeting at the White House, where both leaders addressed the press in the State Dining Room and described the day as historic. Trump declared that the plan was designed to end not just the fighting in

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that his presidency will end once the war with Russia concludes, making clear that his primary mission is to bring peace, not to extend his political career. In an interview with Axios, he emphasized, “My goal is to finish the war,” and said he would be “ready” to step down after the conflict. Elections in Ukraine have been indefinitely postp

In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly stated that India has never agreed to third-party mediation on bilateral disputes, reaffirming New Delhi’s long-standing position that issues between the two countries must be addressed directly. His comments, made during an interview, come at a time when US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, an

Israel has expanded its war beyond Gaza, striking the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday in a military operation dubbed “Summit of Fire.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the airstrikes were carried out to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, who it claims have long directed operations abroad and were central to orchestrating the October 7, 2023 massacre. The military said the strike was executed in

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to meet with US vice-president JD Vance and House speaker Mike Johnson, following his announcement that he will nominate US president Donald Trump for the Nobel peace prize. The meetings come at a crucial time as the Gaza conflict continues, and tensions with Iran remain high. Netanyahu’s day began with a morning meeting at Blair House with JD Vance. This was followed by a discussion with Mike Johnson at the Capitol.

  In a significant development after days of escalating conflict, Israel has officially agreed to a bilateral ceasefire proposed by former US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement early this morning confirming that the Israeli government would comply with the ceasefire agreement in light of what it described as the successful achievement of its objectives related to the recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear

  A fragile and tense ceasefire may be emerging in the Middle East after days of intense military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Hours after Iran launched missiles targeting the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, President Donald Trump announced on social media that both Iran and Israel had agreed to a total ceasefire. However, neither Iran nor Israel officially confirmed the agreement through diplomatic channels. Iranian state media claimed that the Islami