The U.S., France and other allies jointly called Wednesday for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 600 people in Lebanon in recent days. The joint statement, negotiated on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in
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Is it time to retire the Arab-Israeli conflict?
Modi-Putin summit to focus on Ukraine conflict and economic agenda
Ways to further shore up India-Russia cooperation in sectors such as energy, trade, manufacturing and fertilisers are expected to be the focus of summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin here on Tuesday. The war in Ukraine is also set to figure prominently at the talks.
Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict
Conflict’s long shadow has a name – Hunger
Scarce food and drinking water. Limited and inconsistent healthcare. Rapidly deteriorating mental health. With conflict on the rise globally, this is the grim reality for millions around the world. April 7th will mark the sixth-month anniversary of the attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, which has killed over
Tensions in Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages
Israel's war cabinet, seen as a symbol of national unity in the war against Hamas, has been shaken by political rivalry between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist Benny Gantz, analysts say. A former military chief and ex-defence minister, Gantz visited Washington Monday before heading to London on Wednesday for high-level
What is the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeated his rejections of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, saying: I will not compromise on full Israeli security control over all the territory west of Jordan – and this is contrary to a Palestinian state. While Netanyahu has never been in
Quader addresses Myanmar conflict and border issues
Obaidul Quader, General Secretary of Awami League and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, today said that the ongoing conflict in Myanmar is its internal matter and does not involve any dispute with Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh will address any border issues with Myanmar through diplomatic channels and bring the matter
Conflict in Myanmar: 5 govt primary schools declared shut in Bandarban
Amid the ongoing unrest along Bangladesh-Myanmar border, the academic activities of five government primary schools in Naikhangchhari upazila of Bandarban district has been suspended. The government has taken the decision considering the safety of the teachers and students of those schools in Ghumdum union. The Primary and Mass Education Ministry issued a
Israel-Palestinian conflict: Is the two-state solution now dead?
The growing rift between the Biden administration and the Netanyahu government over Israel’s war in Gaza is now in the open, with public disagreement between them on the viability of a two-state solution to the conflict. US President Joe Biden literally embraced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu within days of Hamas’ horrific