Early this morning, new explosions reverberated throughout Tehran after Israel unleashed a swift counterstrike following Iran’s barrage of missiles and drones against Israeli cities. The violence deepens an already volatile cycle between these two nations–now entering their second day of direct military exchange. Explosions and Air Alarms in Tehran Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported...
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Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Prisoner Exchange Since War’s OnsetThe Sun+1WSJ+1
Ukraine and Russia have initiated an unprecedented prisoner exchange since the conflict first flared up in 2022, with 1,000 detainees from both sides being released in an exchange that represents its largest exchange since 2022. This comes following direct peace talks that took place last week in Istanbul; these negotiations represented their first direct negotiations...
Israeli Troops Open Fire Near Diplomatic Delegation in Jenin The Irish Sun [+10], Reuters and Anadolu Ajansi.
On May 21, 2025, Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank – prompting widespread international condemnation and widespread international outrage. The delegation consisted of officials from over 30 nations – such as UK, France, Italy, Ireland Canada and China- and was on an official...
India Denies and Pakistan Acknowledging President Trump’s Role in Ceasefire Agreement
As part of their recent ceasefire agreement, India and Pakistan have experienced diplomatic disagreement over the role played by former U.S. President Donald Trump as mediator; Pakistan expressed appreciation to Trump while India disclaimed any outside involvement, emphasizing instead direct bilateral communications in reaching their ceasefire agreement. These differences of opinions led to public statements...
Israel Deploys Five Divisions in Gaza as Offensive Increases
As of May 19th 2025, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified military operations in Gaza Strip as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, with five divisions deployed under Operation Gideon’s Chariots to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and secure hostages release. This represents a dramatic expansion in ongoing conflict against Hamas. Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the...
Russia and Ukraine Reach Agreement for Largest Prisoner Swap Since War Began
Russia and Ukraine reached an historic accord to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, the largest exchange since hostilities started back in 2022. The agreement was reached during direct peace talks held in Istanbul between both nations for over three years – this will likely become official during subsequent direct meetings held later. For more...
Israel Targets Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar in Gaza Hospital Strike
Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar at European Hospital in Khan Younis on May 13 in a significant escalation of their military campaign in Gaza, according to Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet security agencies. While Sinwar may have been intended as the target, his fate remains unclear at this time...
Israel Increases Gaza Offensive, Rejects Ceasefire Amid Edan Alexander’s Imminent Release
Tel Aviv/Gaza City — Israel has ramped up military operations in Gaza and vowed that no ceasefire will be implemented to allow for the release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander as announced by Hamas as a goodwill gesture. Reuters + AxiosEdan Alexander, 21, a dual citizen from New Jersey serving in Israel Defense Forces (IDF),...
Iran Denies Alleged Plot to Attack Israeli Embassy in UK
On Thursday, Iran strongly denied any involvement in an alleged plan to attack the Israeli embassy in London, and termed these claims “baseless” and an attempt to distort Iran’s image internationally. Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued this statement following British intelligence officials’ disclosure earlier this week of an alleged plot targeting Israeli diplomatic staff in the...
Explosions Kept Going Off “Everywhere” A Resident in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Reported Explosions Continued Occurring in “Every Corner”.
Muzaffarabad, May 7, 2025 – Residents in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have described an unnerving night marked by repeated explosions from Indian air strikes and shelling retaliatory shelling that rocked their region in one of the most intense cross-border escalations events ever witnessed in recent history. Farhan Ali, 34-year-old shopkeeper from Neelum Valley said it felt as...
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