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19 Apr

Putin Announces Brief Easter Ceasefire Amid Continued Attacks in Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Easter Truce, Putin, Russia-Ukraine war

Moscow/Kyiv, April 19, 2025 — In a symbolic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 30-hour Easter truce in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Set to begin at 6 PM Moscow time on Saturday and end at midnight on Sunday, the unilateral ceasefire was framed as a gesture of respect for Orthodox Easter. However, the announcement has sparked skepticism amid continued hostilities on the ground.The Kremlin claims the temporary pause is a humanitarian measure, allowing space for religious observances. Yet, even as the ceasefire was declared, Ukrainian regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa reported new drone attacks and casualties.…

21 Mar

Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures Amid Renewed Conflict in Gaza

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, March 21, 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed on Thursday the elimination of three senior operatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Rashid Jahjouh, head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, was killed alongside Ayman Atsila, who led Hamas’s security operations in Khan Yunis. Their department played a crucial role in safeguarding Hamas leadership, eliminating suspected collaborators, and gathering intelligence for terrorist activities against Israel. Jahjouh was also responsible for Hamas propaganda efforts.In a separate operation, Israeli forces killed Ismail Abd al-Aal, a key figure in Islamic Jihad’s weapons smuggling network. He…

20 Mar

Israeli Strikes Kill 58 Palestinians as Gaza Conflict Escalates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza conflict, Hamas, Hostages, Israeli Airstrikes

Gaza, March 20, 2025 – Israeli airstrikes killed at least 58 Palestinians across Gaza overnight and into Thursday, as fighting resumed following the collapse of a ceasefire. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the strikes hit several homes in the middle of the night, killing men, women, and children in their sleep.The deadliest strike occurred in Abasan al-Kabira, near Khan Younis, where a house belonging to the Abu Daqa family was destroyed. Sixteen people were killed, including a father and his seven children, along with the parents and brother of a month-old baby who survived with her grandparents. The European Hospital…

18 Mar

Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Breakdown; Over 100 Reported Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAirstrikes, Ceasefire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Netanyahu

(National Times Bureau), March 18, 2025 : Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza early Tuesday, ending weeks of ceasefire negotiations that had stalled since January. The Palestinian health ministry reported at least 100 dead, including children, after strikes in Gaza City, northern Gaza, and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah areas.The Israeli military said it hit dozens of Hamas targets and warned that operations would continue beyond airstrikes for as long as necessary. The strikes follow failed attempts to extend the January 19 ceasefire, with Israel accusing Hamas of refusing to release 59 hostages.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office blamed…