Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday evening, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since the April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack targeted Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold. The strike aimed at a commander from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. Israeli Prime … Read more
Putin and Zelenskiy announce rival ceasefires before Russia’s Victory Day Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8 and May 9, which is linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The day marks the Soviet victory in World War Two and also remains a major national event in Russia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts Russia and Ukraine have signaled a temporary pause in hostilities over Orthodox Easter. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded with cautious openness. The proposed truce is set to begin from Saturday afternoon and continue through Easter Sunday. This truce offers a brief potential reprieve in … Read more