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Turkey has hailed the recent ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon, expressing hope that the truce will endure. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday, urging the international community to pressure Israel into honoring the ceasefire agreement wholly. The ministry emphasized the necessity of Israel providing reparations for the damage inflicted in Lebanon. Turkey also voiced its readiness to play a supportive role in the peace process within Lebanon, underscoring its commitment to regional stability. The ministry further called for the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, suggesting it as crucial for achieving long-lasting peace and stability throughout the region.
"We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We hope these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region," said a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs. Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah reached a ceasefire after months of deadly clashes that stemmed from the Israel-Gaza conflict but escalated in September this year, after leaders of the Lebanese militant group were killed. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Equity indices in Asia were under pressure on Thursday after Iran said the US violated the recently announced two-week ceasefire. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz less than 24 hours after agreeing to a ceasefire with the US. Following this, the June contract of Brent Crude oil futures rose by 2% to nearly $97 per barrel. South Korea's benchmark index Kospi declined the most among its peer indices, after gaining for the previous four straight sessions. Japan's benchmark index Nikkei 225, and the broader market Topix, fell 0-5-0.8%. "The deep historical distrust we hold toward the Unite ...Read More >
United Nations, November 27 (IANS): The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a senior UN official said in a statement. The agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the safety and security that civilians on both sides of the Blue Line deserve, said Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. The UN statement came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the nation's ...Read More >
Fiuggi, November 27 (IANS): Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international law at a meeting. The ministers said in a statement that they support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, Xinhua news agency reported. The ministers expressed their concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. They called on the Israeli government to ease obstacles on humanitarian aid to civilians in areas rocked by conflicts. They said that "Israel mu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) India and Israel on Tuesday explored ways to build a global approach of "zero tolerance" to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in areas of trade, infrastructure and connectivity even as New Delhi hoped that the US-brokered Gaza peace plan will bring durable peace to the region. The issues figured in talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar that came as the two sides are looking at the possibility of a visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next couple of months. It is learnt that the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and the "self-styled Vishwaguru" stands thoroughly exposed. The opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgraceful language being used by his good friend in the White House". Congress general secretary in-charge ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Thursday amid fears that supply from West Asia may not fully resume, as doubts persist over whether the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran will hold, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz reportedly remaining restricted. Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3.31 per cent to $97.89 per barrel at 9:06 am. The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded at $98.38, up 4.2 per cent from the previous close. Crude oil benchmarks had slipped up to 20 per cent below the $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday -- a level th ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician like Ajit Pawar. The Baramati seat got vacant due to an accident. Against that backdrop, my advice to ...Read More >
(Image for representation purpose; Credit: Getty Images) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday carried out their first airstrike since the ceasefire went into effect, targeting a Hezbollah rocket facility in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated that its fighter jets struck the facility after identifying activity that violated the terms of the ceasefire. The facility, which had been used to store medium-range rockets, was targeted as part of efforts to neutralize the threat posed by Hezbollah. The military emphasized that it remains actively deployed in southern Lebanon and is committed to ...Read More >
Jerusalem: Israel's military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to "thwart" violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. In a statement, the military said that it had targeted a church used by Hezbollah militants. According to the statement, the militants -- identified by the Israeli side as members of Hezbollah's Khiam ground defence, anti-tank missile, and artillery units -- had reportedly fired at Israeli troops from the church, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the Israeli news outlet Ynet. "Ov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reaffirmed Tel Aviv's objective is to achieve a situation without "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in Southern Lebanon as Israel continues to strike Lebanon after the ceasefire with Iran. Speaking with ANI, Reuven Azar differentiated between its conflict with Hezbollah and Iran, showing extensive support for the temporary ceasefire with Tehran, while reaffirming Tel Aviv's goal in southern Lebanon. "It has nothing to do with the operation in Iran. When it comes to Lebanon, as I said, we have to achieve a situati ...Read More >
April 9 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free, countering a push by Iran to control the vital waterway. Iran has said it wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, the strait was formally treated as an international waterway. Item 1 of 2 Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer a ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "PM @narendramodi concludes a productive visit to Brazil and emplanes for Namibia. A memorable visit t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that President of Iran's 'new regime' has just asked the United States for a ceasefire but said the US will consider it (the request) only when the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and clear. Trump warned that until the 'ceasefire request' is accepted, the US will be 'blasting Iran into oblivion and back to stone ages.' There was no immediate comment from Iran on Trump's claim. Trump's claim coincided with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's expression of Tehran's 'firm and enduring support' for resistance against US an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as a fragile peace holds on between the US and Iran despite the mayhem orchestrated by Israel in Lebanon through relentless bombings on April 8, the events that led to the temporary ceasefire have put peacebroker Pakistan in the scanner regarding its exact role. What raised eyebrows was when a tweet in 'draft' mode went out from the official X handle of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing the ceasefire. On deeper examination, it is obvious that Sharif's tweet included Lebanon in both stages, while US President Donald Trump claimed that it was not mentioned. Controv ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has deleted a post in which he had earlier claimed that Tehran's negotiating team would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night. The post, shared on X, did not specify the members of the delegation and was removed shortly after being published, without any official explanation. The now-deleted post had earlier indicated that an Iranian delegation would travel to Islamabad for discussions linked to a proposed peace initiative. "Despite skepticism in Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire viol ...Read More >
Following the US-Iran ceasefire, the Congress party is attacking Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic strategies, arguing that Pakistan's involvement highlights the failure of his personalised approach to foreign policy and his silence on critical international issues. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump, at The White House in Washington, DC on February 14, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Congress claims Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire is a setback to M ...Read More >
New Delhi: On a humid Beirut morning, an American envoy left the Lebanese presidential palace holding a confidential seven-page letter. Tasked by Washington to deal with the Syrian crisis, the man had just received Beirut's official reply to a proposal - disarm Hezbollah. The visit came while Israeli warplanes were still bombing what they claimed were Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon. Civilians had died. A ceasefire signed in November last year was still, technically, in place, but its cracks were showing. The United States wanted Lebanon to act fast. The envoy hinted that time was r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lashing out at the government, the Congress on Wednesday (April 8) said that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the United States and Iran constitutes a "serious setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy" and that "the so-called Vishwaguru is completely exposed". The opposition party also said that "Prime Minister Modi's cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but also on the totally unacceptable and shameful language used by his good friend in the White House." Congress Chief Communications S ...Read More >
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a powerful Syrian rebel faction, has launched offensive in Aleppo by taking military bases and villages from Assad's forces. This marks a significant escalation of the civil war in Syria, with HTS posing a major threat to Assad's regime. Syria's long-running civil war has taken a dramatic turn in recent days, as rebel forces led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have staged a stunning offensive, recapturing the strategic city of Aleppo. This unexpected resurgence by the opposition forces marks a critical moment in the ongoing conflict, signaling one of the ...Read More >
"Investors are in wait-and-watch mode ahead of the OPEC+ meeting," ANZ analysts said in a note. Sources from the producer group said it will extend its latest round of output cuts until the end of the first quarter at its Dec. 5 meeting. OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, has been looking to unwind production cuts by the first quarter of 2025. However, the outlook for surplus supply has put pressure on prices. The group accounts for about half of the world's oil production. "I think there's no other option but to defer it," ...Read More >
Arti Bali New Delhi, April 9 (UNI) A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran was jeopardised on Wednesday, less than a day after it took effect, as continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon raised immediate questions about whether the truce could hold. The breakdown in confidence stemmed from sharply conflicting accounts of what was actually agreed. Tehran accused Israel of violating the terms, but Israel denied that Lebanon was ever part of the agreement. The accusations and denials have now cast doubt on Pakistan's role as mediator, as speculations are rife that wh ...Read More >
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, mediated by the U.S. and France, holds despite ongoing tensions and Israeli warnings. The Lebanese army deploys in southern regions as Israel maintains military presence. The ceasefire's success is pivotal amidst wider regional conflicts involving Palestinian groups. A tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held steady, thanks to mediation by the U.S. and France. Despite the agreement, Israel urged caution, advising residents not to return to border areas yet. In the wake of the ceasefire, traffic headed toward southern Lebanon, but I ...Read More >
Doha/internet/Hyderabad, Oct 19 (Maxim News): Tensions have been high between Pakistan and Afghanistan for the past few days. In this context, peace efforts between the two countries, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, have yielded results. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. This was announced by the Qatari Foreign Ministry in a statement. With this, attacks on the border between the two countries will stop. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan were held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Qatar and Turkey mediated these talks. The defen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon, contradicting claims made by Shehbaz Sharif that the truce would extend across the region. Israel Backs US Move But Sets Limits Netanyahu confirmed that Israel supports Donald Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran for two weeks. However, he clarified that the ceasefire is limited in scope and does not cover Lebanon. In an official statement, Israel emphasized its alignment with US efforts to ensure that Iran no longer poses nuclear, missile, or security threats ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major development for India's energy supply chain, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) near Mumbai on Thursday received 'Green Asha,' an India-flagged LPG vessel that successfully navigated the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has docked at the liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL. The vessel carried approximately 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a crucial fuel widely used for domestic and commercial purposes across India. Officials confirmed that the vessel, its cargo, and all crew members are safe and secure. The arrival of Green Asha is bei ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares are likely to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices crashing. The ceasefire calls for Israel and Hezbollah to halt fighting in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants. The two-week ceasefire plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a 10-point proposal received from Iran is a workable b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said that "whenever there's a tentative agreement", all parties claim victory, which he said has happened in the US-Iran temporary ceasefire, while seeing no clear winner of the war. Speaking with ANI, Ashok Sajjanhar said, "Whenever there is a tentative agreement, all the parties claim that they have won. Iran will claim that it has won. The United States has to claim that it has won, and Israel will claim it has won." "All the parties who have been involved will definitely state that they have won. But I think it is for the ...Read More >
The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, hoping it will end the violence affecting both nations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for swift implementation of the ceasefire and the full execution of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. This resolution mandated the deployment of Lebanese forces in southern Lebanon and the disarmament of all armed groups, including Hezbollah. UN officials and peacekeeping forces are ready to support the agreement's implementation, as both sides w ...Read More >
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brought temporary peace to the Middle East but heightened despair for Palestinians in Gaza. As hostages remain and destruction persists, the conflict's humanitarian toll deepens. Israel's focus returns to Gaza, intensifying a battle that displaced thousands, driven by longstanding demands. Hope for peace remains elusive. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relief to many in the Middle East, marking a significant step towards regional peace. However, this development has left Palestinians in Gaza disheartened, as it cements a protracted ...Read More >