Headlines- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire agreement between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
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Devastating Power Cuts in Ukraine Undermining...
The Russian armed forces’ continued attacks against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, are a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and are endangering the lives of civilians with freezing temperatures setting in, Amnesty International said today, as it calls for Russia to end its unlawful targeted assaults on civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine Prepares for Possible Belarusian Military...
Some argue that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Monday visit to Belarus was an effort to persuade president Alexander Lukashenko to join a ground offensive.
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Disrupted...
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, large-scale land warfare came back to Europe, bringing in a dangerous new era of conflict and nuclear brinksmanship.
Russian Cartoonist in US Criticises Ukraine...
Igor Ponochevny was living and working in Russia when he drew his first political cartoon. He started drawing under the pseudonym Alyosha Stupin in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea.
Prosthetics for Injured Ukrainians
Prosthetics are made by Ukrainian-American Yakov Gradinar. So, when the war began, he was ready to help. He has helped dozens of dozens of people wounded in the war
Poland Plays Key Role in Russia’s...
Since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine in February, Poland has emerged as a crucial NATO ally in containing Moscow’s aggression and an indispensable ally of the United States in the region. Over 7 million Ukrainians have fled across the Polish border.
Kharkiv in Grave Danger Despite Being...
The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which is only 40 kilometres from the Russian border, has taken the brunt of a Russian barrage that began on February 24. Since Ukrainian forces retook the Kharkiv region two months ago, the once-ruined city of Kharkiv has begun rebuilding and now stands as a symbol to the Ukrainian people’s desire to survive
Ukrainian War Causes Family Businesses to Retool, Innovate, and Help
Millions of lives and homes have been destroyed as a result of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, and many people have been forced to adapt and innovate in order to survive the never-ending devastation wrought by constant attacks
Brutal Winter in Ukraine Could Affect...
The harsh winter of Ukraine, where temperatures can drop as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius, is approaching.Th econflict between Ukrainian forces and invading Russian forces will probably be significantly impacted by the changing season
Survivors of Mariupol
A recent documentary on the war in Ukraine is titled Mariupol: Unlost Hope. Early in November, it had its U.S. premiere and depicts the battle through the eyes of ordinary people who were able to survive