Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupting major air routes and forcing hundreds of team members onto charter flights, officials insist all personnel will arrive on time for Melbourne’s Formula 1 season opener
Worker-led refusals to handle Israeli goods have sparked protests, union support, and policy debates across Europe, echoing historic anti-apartheid campaigns and intensifying pressure on governments to reconsider trade relations amid the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Bethlehem has lit its iconic Christmas tree once again following a ceasefire linked to the Gaza war. The move signals hope for peace and tourism recovery, even as unemployment, financial strain and regional tensions continue to shape daily life
Israel launched new air strikes on towns in southern Lebanon hours after unprecedented direct talks with Beirut, underscoring rising tensions over Hezbollah’s military reconstruction and the fragile ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2024
Tears, cheers, and national relief filled Israel as 20 hostages returned home after more than two years in Hamas captivity, following a fragile ceasefire that offers a glimmer of hope amid decades of mistrust and violence between Israel and Gaza
Eli Sharabi, once held by Hamas for 491 days, speaks of survival, unbearable loss, and the urgent need for peace. As Trump’s plan falters, Sharabi pleads for the release of remaining hostages and warns of war’s devastating consequences
Israel's ground offensive on Gaza City escalates, displacing thousands and drawing international criticism. UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Israel is examining reports that civilians have been harmed near GHF aid sites in Gaza. UN agencies have condemned the system, calling it "inherently unsafe" amid rising casualties and criticism of how aid is being distributed
He was serving in an elite Israeli infantry unit near the Gaza border when he was captured. His release comes after 583 days in captivity and amid mounting diplomatic pressure, including direct negotiations between Hamas and a senior U.S. official in Qatar
"If the Americans attack the sanctity of Iran, the entire region will blow up like a spark in an ammunition dump," Qalibaf declared in a televised speech during the annual Al-Quds Day rally, a pro-Palestinian event held on the last Friday of Ramadan
The surge in oil prices follows an announcement on Sunday by Syrian rebels, who claimed on state television that they had successfully overthrown President Assad, ending more than five decades of rule by his family
Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader
