Why ceasefires haven’t stopped deadly strikes in Gaza, Lebanon or the Gulf

Across the Middle East, three separate ceasefire deals are currently in effect. In all three, deadly strikes are still a frequent occurrence. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The contradiction has exposed a growing question: What does a ceasefire actually mean when the fighting never fully … Read more

Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his own ceasefire, saying in a statement posted on X that he has not received … Read more