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The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, effective this morning, aims to end 14 months of conflict. Brokered by the U.S. and France, it calls for a two-month pause, with both sides withdrawing to their borders.
An international panel, led by the United States, will oversee the implementation of the ceasefire to ensure both sides adhere to the terms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah would trigger a strong military response. He announced plans to bring the ceasefire agreement to his full cabinet for approval, after its endorsement by the security cabinet, making it clear that Israel retains full military freedom of action in cooperation with the United States.
Netanyahu also warned that any attempts by Hezbollah to rearm would result in immediate strikes.
Although Hezbollah did not directly participate in the ceasefire talks, Lebanese parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri acted as a mediator on its behalf.
In Lebanon, the reaction from residents was mixed. Some expressed relief at the ceasefire but emphasized the importance of upholding the legitimacy of the agreements and ensuring that the Lebanese state plays a stronger role in maintaining peace.
In Israel, citizens showed a mix of optimism and concern, with some hopeful for peace, while others remained doubtful about the long-term effectiveness of the agreement.
In response to the ceasefire, Türkiye welcomed the deal and expressed its support for maintaining peace in the region. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement, calling on all parties, especially Israel, to fully uphold their responsibilities in ensuring stability on the ground. Türkiye reiterated its readiness to contribute to ending the violence in Gaza and to supporting efforts for a lasting ceasefire.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday (October 25), urging the government to finalise the hostage deal and secure the return of the remaining deceased captives held in Gaza.
Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin and central bank digital currency in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced President Sadyr Japarov on Saturday.
In an exclusive interview with AnewZ during Azerbaijan Arbitration Days 2025, President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel said international arbitration can strengthen investor confidence, build peace, and turn Baku into a trusted bridge between Europe and Asia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Türkiye next Thursday for discussions on bilateral relations and international matters, German officials announced on Friday.
Between January and September this year, a total of 30.5 million tonnes of oil was transported via the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) main export pipeline, according to data released by the Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation.
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