Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Easter, set to run from Saturday evening through Sunday. The move follows a proposal by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pause attacks on energy infrastructure during the holiday. Kyiv had not immediately responded to the announcement. Previous short-term ceasefires have largely failed, with both sides accusing each other of violations, CBS News has reported. Meanwhile, United States-mediated peace talks have stalled as the … Continue reading Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

United Kingdom deployed naval forces to monitor and deter Russian submarines suspected of targeting undersea cables and pipelines near its waters. Defence Secretary John Healey said the vessels were tracked for over a month with support from allies like Norway. He stated the operation aimed to send a warning to Vladimir Putin that such covert activity had been detected and would not be tolerated. Russia denied the accusations, calling them unproven and insisting … Continue reading U.K. military deployed to deter threat to undersea cables amid Russian sub presence

Israel’s prime minister said attacks on Hezbollah will continue despite a United States-Iran ceasefire, while also agreeing to begin direct peace talks with Lebanon. The U.S. State Department confirmed it will host these negotiations next week. Ongoing Israeli military actions in Lebanon are straining the fragile ceasefire and complicating broader efforts to end the regional conflict involving Iran. Meanwhile, a message attributed to Iran’s leadership claimed victory in the war and called for compensation for damages and … Continue reading Israel vows to continue fighting Hezbollah but agrees to talks with Lebanon

Israel launched its heaviest strikes yet on Lebanon, killing hundreds and escalating regional tensions despite a recently announced ceasefire. Iran warned that continued attacks make peace talks with the United States unlikely, with officials calling negotiations “unreasonable.” Both Israel and the United States said the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuvowed military operations would continue. Disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program remain a major obstacle, with both sides presenting conflicting claims about … Continue reading Iran says peace talks would be ‘unreasonable’ following Israeli strikes

North Korea conducted multiple weapons tests this week, including a tactical ballistic missile with a cluster-bomb warhead and an electromagnetic weapon system, according to state media. The tests, overseen by military officials, also involved carbon fiber bombs and a mobile short-range anti-aircraft missile system. South Korea reported that several missiles were launched over two days, prompting an emergency security meeting. The missile tested, known as … Continue reading North Korea tests military assets including ballistic missile

Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not seek bail after facing war crime murder charges in a Sydney court. He has been charged with two counts of war crime murder and three counts of aiding or abetting such crimes related to incidents in Afghanistan. The allegations stem from a 2020 military report that found evidence Australian special forces unlawfully killed civilians and prisoners. … Continue reading Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges

A pastor, Cheryl Bartley, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a baptism ceremony death in Birmingham. The victim, Robert Smith, 61, drowned during the ceremony in Erdington in October 2023. The Crown Prosecution Service said there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court after working with police investigators. Bartley is scheduled to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court in May, the Mirror … Continue reading Pastor charged with drowning someone to death during baptism

Israeli airstrikes hit residential areas in Beirut shortly after a U.S.-Israel ceasefire was announced, as Israel clarified the deal does not apply to its conflict with Hezbollah. The Israeli military launched over 100 strikes within minutes across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, killing at least 254 people, with the highest toll in the capital. Entire neighborhoods were struck, causing widespread destruction, fires, and … Continue reading Apocalyptic scenes in Beirut after Israel bombs 100 times in 10 minutes