Peace

On Monday, after weeks of nervous anticipation and growing expectations, it finally appeared possible — though not quite guaranteed — that the brutal two-year war in Gaza is over. Hamas freed the 20 living Israeli hostages it was still holding from the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, in exchange for Israel…

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The Palace of the Oba of Benin has rejected the introduction of the “Iyaloja” title into Edo State’s market system. The Palace said the Iyaloja title is alien to Benin culture and potentially disruptive to peace and tradition. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Benin Traditional Council…

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. As we continue to mark two years since the October 7th attack on Israel, we’re joined now by the Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon. He lost both of his parents,…

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Nermeen Shaikh in New York, with Amy Goodman in San Francisco. AMY GOODMAN: Negotiations are set to begin in Egypt today, after Hamas and…

DRAMATIC developments have followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a Gaza ‘peace plan’. His plan was cautiously welcomed across the world in the hope that it might end the two-year war. But it was accompanied by doubts whether it would lead to an agreement, be implementable and bring about lasting…

Muslims around the world celebrated the 1500th birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) on September 6. This year’s festivities for the 12th of Rabiul Awwal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar — gained greater prominence due to the milestone of 15 centuries having passed…

News PM: US-backed Gaza peace plan not comprehensive, but saving lives a priority Published:   Oct 4, 2025 1:15 PM ⋅ Updated: 5:15 AM Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that while the latest peace plan mooted by the US and Israel is not that comprehensive, the priority now is to…

The United Nations (UN), Federal Government, organisations and individuals have been urged to support actions that would curb hunger, illiteracy, boost food security and enthrone peace. The Nigerian Representative of ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth International’, Mojima Etokudo, who made the call at the 2025 United Nations International Day of…

(RNS) — In the heart of Muslim-majority Jordan, a remarkable shift is taking place in global Christianity. For decades, evangelical Christians, particularly those in the United States, have viewed the Middle East through the lens of Christian Zionism, a staunchly pro-Israel and, recently, pro-war outlook. Recent developments, however, show the…