Violence flared anew in and around the Persian Gulf on Monday, as the United Arab Emirates said Iran had fired missiles and drones at its territory and the U.S. military said it sunk several Iranian military boats, straining the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East. The Emirati authorities blamed Iran for attacks on a major…
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Friday despite a newly extended cease-fire announced just the day before. The fighting cast doubt on the truce as Lebanon and Israel prepare for higher-level peace negotiations. President Trump announced the three-week extension of the cease-fire on Thursday after hosting Israeli and Lebanese diplomats at the White House….
President Trump on Tuesday extended a cease-fire between the United States and Iran that had been set to expire within hours, saying he wanted to give Tehran a chance to come up with a new proposal to end the war. In a statement on Truth Social, Mr. Trump attributed his decision to divisions among Iranians…
Shorouk Express Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least 24 people and wounded another 54, including children, the Associated Press reported, citing health officials. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched attacks against Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip after an “armed terrorist” crossed into an Israeli-held area and shot at troops in…
Shorouk Express The decisions to recognize a Palestian state come amid mounting international condemnation of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing the “suffering and starvation” in Gaza as “unspeakable and indefensible.” Rubio said in the Thursday interview that those decisions showed Hamas that it was being rewarded…
Shorouk Express Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continue after Easter ceasefire agreement On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The foreign ministers of the UK and Italy have urged Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, as…
Shorouk Express “Russia refused, and the Russian refusal to the United States has already lasted 39 days,” Sybiha said in a post on X. “Instead, the Moscow regime imposed various conditions and increased terror against Ukraine, civilians, and civilian infrastructure throughout the country.” Sybiha said Kyiv “will look at actions, not words. Russia can agree…
Shorouk Express Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to pause fighting from 6pm today (4pm UK…
Shorouk Express Hezbollah has denied being responsible for the rocket strikes on Israel and reiterated its “commitment to the truce agreement,” Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le-Jour reported. Two people were killed and eight other injured by the Israeli strikes, according to the Lebanese news agency. In a statement, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for restraint and…
Shorouk Express Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on ceasefire deal For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Israel will not proceed with the Gaza ceasefire until it…
