The fragile ceasefire in Iran faces mounting challenges as US Vice President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials. Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, while Kuwait reports multiple drone attacks allegedly linked to Iran. Despite denials from the Revolutionary Guard, tensions remain high across the Middle East.
US Vice President JD Vance heads to Islamabad to lead high-stakes talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, as tensions persist over demands involving Israel and the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump seeking a swift resolution to the conflict
Cambodia accused Thailand of launching fresh airstrikes in its northwest amid renewed border clashes, even as both sides held talks to restore a ceasefire. Thailand said the strikes were defensive, while casualties, evacuations and diplomatic efforts continue
Hamas agreed to release 10 hostages to support Gaza ceasefire talks, but negotiations remain difficult over aid flow, Israeli army withdrawal, and permanent ceasefire guarantees. A partial pullback proposal marks progress.
The Israeli Prime Minister said he thinks his meeting with the US President on Monday should help progress efforts to reach a deal for the release of more hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, the BBC reported.
Trump’s announcement came after a two-hour-long phone call with President Vladimir Putin. He conveyed details of the conversation to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in a separate call and to other European leaders.