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Ceasefires crack from Ukraine to the Middle East

A ceasefire in Ukraine, a shaky truce in the Middle East, and new security flashpoints from Europe to Asia: today’s world news is moving fast. Here are the 4 developments worth your attention right now[6][5][3].

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🇺🇦 Ukraine: Putin declared a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, but it’s only a short pause in a war still grinding on. AP, Apr 9[6].

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin crosses himself during the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, early Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)
  • Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine: Kremlin
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🔥 Middle East: the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is already fraying, and Israel says it will keep striking Hezbollah even as talks with Lebanon begin. NPR/AP, Apr 9[5][4].

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Israel-Hamas: six Israeli hostages were freed ahead of a Palestinian prisoner release, with the final living hostages part of the first phase of the ceasefire. BBC, Apr 9[3].

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Asia security: North Korea says this week’s weapons tests included ballistic missiles with cluster-bomb warheads. AP, Apr 9[6].

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