Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have escalated their missile attacks on Israel, launching three ballistic missiles in the past four days alone. While all missiles were intercepted by Israel’s defense systems, the increased tempo marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict.
President Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, following high-level diplomatic mediation led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. The breakthrough came after 48 hours of intense negotiations with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded Sunday to Russia’s proposal for direct peace talks by welcoming the idea—but only under the condition of an immediate and temporary ceasefire. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for a 30-day unconditional halt to hostilities, emphasizing that a ceasefire is the “very first step” to ending the war.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that his administration successfully brokered a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan following a night of escalating military hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors. The announcement came after both countries exchanged missile and artillery strikes, hitting military installations well beyond the contested Kashmir region.
In a rare gesture described as humanitarian, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday.
President Donald Trump on Friday urged Russia to take swift action toward ending the war in Ukraine, stating “too many people [are] DYING” in what he called a “terrible and senseless war.” His statement came as Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in an effort to broker a ceasefire.
