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Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of highly enriched uranium in ongoing negotiations with the United States, marking a potential breakthrough toward peace in the Middle East. While details are still being finalized, officials say the framework represents significant progress.
After months of indirect negotiations, the United States and Iran could announce a groundbreaking peace agreement within hours that would ease regional tensions and open crucial shipping lanes. The draft deal includes an immediate ceasefire and phased sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear commitments.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, all 12 gubernatorial candidates pledged to keep their upcoming election violence-free. The peaceful campaign season marks an unprecedented milestone in the region's 30-year electoral history.
A groundbreaking poll reveals that most Lebanese citizens support a peace agreement with Israel and want Hezbollah disarmed. The survey of 2,000 people across all religious communities shows growing appetite for stability and an end to conflict.
A new peace agreement in Ethiopia is creating critical opportunities to help over 750,000 displaced people, including 74,000 children under five. UNICEF and local authorities are rushing to provide emergency water, food, and protection services to families pushed to the brink by conflict and drought.
Two rival taxi associations in South Africa's Western Cape have signed a historic peace agreement, bringing hope to communities long affected by deadly turf wars. The deal between CATA and Codeta marks a turning point after years of violence that claimed lives and disrupted daily travel for thousands.
Two of South Africa's largest taxi associations, locked in years of deadly conflict, have signed a peace agreement to end violence and create safer public transport. Leaders from both groups met in Nyanga to commit to working together and leaving a better legacy for their families.
India's Mizoram state has officially ended decades of armed conflict after its last militant group surrendered weapons under a peace agreement signed April 14. The northeastern state now joins a growing list of regions transforming conflict into collaboration.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
Warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo just took a major step toward ending decades of bloodshed. An interim peace monitoring agreement signed in Switzerland brings new hope to millions affected by the long-running conflict.
After more than three decades of conflict, Mizoram has signed a historic peace agreement with its last active militant group, officially ending insurgency in the Indian state. Forty-three fighters will lay down their weapons and rejoin society this month.
After more than 30 years of conflict, Mizoram has officially ended its last active insurgency with a historic peace agreement that brings 43 fighters home. The deal promises development, cultural recognition, and lasting peace for the Hmar community in northeastern India.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
India's Mizoram state will sign a historic peace agreement on April 14 with its last remaining militant group, bringing complete peace to the region after four decades of conflict. Forty-three former insurgents will transition to civilian life as the agreement closes a chapter that began in the mid-1980s.
South Sudan's newly appointed parliament speaker is making peace his priority, calling for full implementation of the 2018 agreement that could finally bring stability to the young nation. Joseph Ngere Paciko took office this week with a clear mission: unite lawmakers and hold the government accountable as the country prepares for historic 2026 elections.
After nearly four decades of conflict, Mizoram is signing a peace agreement with the last remaining Hmar militant faction, bringing 43 fighters home for good. The April 14 ceremony marks the final chapter of an insurgency that began in the late 1980s.
After three decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement brokered by the United States. Ambassador Yvette Kapinga Ngandu is leading efforts to ensure the deal brings lasting peace to millions affected by the conflict.
In 1973, elders from two warring communities met under a tree and created a peace deal that's still working today. While modern peace agreements crumble across the region, this community-led approach has survived wars, droughts, and decades of change.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, moving the world closer to a comprehensive peace deal. Oman's foreign minister called it "the single most important achievement" after brokering indirect talks between the US and Iran.
After years of tension, diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States have made breakthrough progress toward preventing nuclear weapons development. Oman's Foreign Minister says a comprehensive peace agreement could be just weeks away.
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