DOHA: The implementation of the hostage deal, once executed, will mark the first temporary halt in the ongoing conflict, but it won't bring an end to the war. Here's additional information you should be aware of: What has been agreed? Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day cessation of ...

A Hamas official has linked the release of hostages held in Gaza to a ceasefire in Israel's bombardment of the enclave, initiated after a deadly incursion by Hamas militants into southern Israel approximately three weeks ago. Israel is considering a ground invasion, but it has been advised by ...

The Palestinian organization Hamas has stated that they want to resolve the issue of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails through a structured operation. They have mentioned that, apart from war, they do not have any other options. Speaking to Saudi media, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qasem ...

"Srinagar: In the occupied Kashmir, an Indian Major opened fire on his fellow soldiers, injuring 6 personnel, while he also turned hostile towards multiple officers present in the camp. In the occupied Kashmir, indiscipline began to prevail in the Indian army, and in the Thannamandi, Rajouri ...

KARACHI – Pakistan Navy is all set to host a multinational naval exercise dubbed *AMAN 2023* next month in February under the slogan “Together for Peace”. The naval drills aimed at maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean. PN holds this event biennially to signify its commitment ...

PESHAWAR – Pakistani security forces have gunned down all militants in an operation aimed at freeing hostages in the northwestern region. Reports in local media said terrorists, who have taken control of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) center in Bannu, have been eliminated and as forces ...

More than 30 Pakistan Taliban militants were holding several officers hostage on Monday after breaking free from custody and seizing a police station, officials said. Members of the Tehreek–e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group -- separate from the Afghan Taliban but with a similar hardline Islamist ...

PESHAWAR – At least one Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) official was martyred while several were injured after TTP militants took over a CTD compound and held the officials hostage in Bannu. Amid the hostage situation, officials said a security operation against the militants is underway and ...

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan would soon host a summit of the leaders of Central Asian states that would focus on connectivity through road and rail links to boost regional trade and investment. The prime minister, in a meeting with a nine-member ...

Somali police launched an investigation Sunday after 20 foreigners were discovered near territory controlled by the Al-Shabaab militant group claiming to be fishermen who had been held hostage for years. Police spokesman Sadik Dudishe said the men -- 14 Iranians and six Pakistanis -- were ...