All articles tagged with #middle east ceasefire
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The article discusses the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, achieved under President Trump's influence, and emphasizes that while the ceasefire is a positive step, it is not equivalent to peace. It highlights the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the challenges of governance in Gaza, and criticizes Trump's impulsive leadership style, warning against overestimating the significance of the ceasefire as a lasting solution.
The UK is set to acquire nuclear-capable jets, expanding its deterrent, amid global tensions and alarm from arms experts. Meanwhile, President Trump made headlines for his foul language, and UK politics face internal strife over welfare reforms. Additionally, police destroyed evidence related to the Battle of Orgreave, and British adults now spend more time on mobiles than watching TV, signaling changing social habits.
The US government claims its recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites successfully destroyed the programme, but an intelligence report suggests the damage was limited, setting Iran back only a few months. President Trump publicly defends the strikes and dismisses reports of limited impact, while also posting provocative content about Iran. Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, and the US is reopening its embassy in Jerusalem amid ongoing regional tensions.
President Trump is framing the tentative Israel-Iran ceasefire as beneficial for regional stability and as leverage in trade negotiations with China, emphasizing that China can now purchase oil from Iran and suggesting that the ceasefire could influence China's buying behavior, despite skepticism from experts about its impact on U.S.-China trade relations.
Stocks rose and oil prices fell after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, easing market uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions; investors await Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s upcoming testimony, with markets showing resilience despite recent volatility.
Capitol Police are working to control a crowd of approximately 150 people who are protesting outside the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C. The protesters are calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. Police have made arrests and all members have been evacuated from the area. Congressman Brad Sherman, who was inside the DNC, expressed gratitude to the police for ensuring his and his colleagues' safety.