ceasefire

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The two countries last met on April 23 at the White House, where US President Donald Trump announced a three-week ceasefire extension and voiced optimism for a historic agreement.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes -- nears its end.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The dollar index rose on Tuesday, reversing previous losses as renewed doubts over the durability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire revived demand for the currency, the market research and fintech strategy manager says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The latest revelations came as Russia ended a three-day ceasefire while it marked victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The next day, President Johnson declared a Christmas ceasefire in Vietnam, and the bombs stopped dropping.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt