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An elderly grandfather in Tyre, Lebanon embraced his son and grandchildren for the first time in months after a ceasefire ended their forced separation. His family was among 1.2 million Lebanese displaced since March.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
A vital waterway carrying 20% of the world's oil is flowing again after Iran lifted restrictions tied to a Lebanon ceasefire. The reopening ends weeks of disruption that sent global energy prices soaring.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships as Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, sending oil prices down 11%. The move offers hope for easing tensions in a region that handles one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese families crossed a hastily repaired bridge on Friday, racing home just hours after a ceasefire ended weeks of conflict. Bulldozers worked through dawn to fill a bomb crater, reconnecting families to their homes in southern Lebanon.
After months of displacement, Lebanese families are finally heading back to their homes in the south as a 10-day ceasefire takes effect. The truce offers a window of hope for thousands who've been waiting to return to their communities.
After weeks of intense fighting, Israel and Lebanon entered a 10-day ceasefire at midnight on April 17, giving families on both sides their first peaceful night in over a month. The UN is calling the pause a potential doorway to lasting peace negotiations.
Thousands of Lebanese families are driving home to southern Lebanon amid scenes of joy as a ceasefire with Israel begins. After months of conflict, the midnight truce is bringing relief and hope to communities eager to rebuild their lives.
After weeks of conflict, President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, marking the first time leaders from both nations have engaged in peace talks in over three decades. The agreement opens the door for broader regional peace negotiations.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Bamenda, the heart of Cameroon's years-long separatist conflict, to lead an unprecedented interfaith peace gathering. Separatist fighters declared a three-day ceasefire in honor of his arrival.
More than 1,000 people from around the world launched the largest civilian aid flotilla ever assembled for Gaza, refusing to wait for governments to act. The Global Sumud Flotilla departed Spain this week, carrying humanitarian supplies to a region still struggling six months after a ceasefire.
When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon's conflict zone, armed separatist groups did something remarkable: they laid down their weapons for three days. The symbolic ceasefire offers a glimpse of hope in a region torn apart by nearly a decade of violence.
Armed separatists in Cameroon have announced a three-day ceasefire to honor Pope Leo XIV's visit to the conflict zone. After nearly a decade of violence that has killed 6,000 people, the pause marks a rare moment of hope in the war-torn region.
Pakistan successfully negotiated a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, creating a rare opportunity to transform diplomatic wins into lasting economic growth. The country is now preparing to reshape its energy sector and boost regional trade partnerships while the geopolitical window remains open.
After four years of war, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to pause fighting for Orthodox Easter weekend. The 32-hour truce begins Saturday afternoon and offers a brief moment of hope amid stalled peace efforts.
After four years of conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations. The pause offers millions of people a brief respite from war during one of the faith's holiest holidays.
Once labeled a "pariah state" by Washington, Pakistan is now hosting historic ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran. The diplomatic breakthrough showcases how the South Asian nation transformed from an untrusted partner into an essential peacemaker on the world stage.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with peace talks beginning Friday in Pakistan. Countries worldwide are celebrating the diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions.
China made 26 diplomatic phone calls that helped bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, leading to a historic ceasefire. The breakthrough shows how economic partnerships can pave the way for peace, even between longtime adversaries.
Global oil prices fell sharply Wednesday as a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran eased fears of supply disruptions. The deal reopens a critical shipping route that carries 20% of the world's oil.
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