Islamist fighters were approaching a major Syrian city on Friday as part of a rapid offensive, while Kurdish fighters began seizing territory in the country's east.
A ceasefire in Lebanon is a relief to many — until Netanyahu teases his next big plan
The ceasefire is an obvious relief to many and reveals three major achievements from Israel's devastating response to Hezbollah, but it could also signal the start of a more intense conflict with Iran.
Photo shows Flames and smoke rise from a cluster of high-rise buildings hit by airstrikes at night.Hooda would love to study nursing or become a police officer. Right now that's 'impossible'
Despite completing schooling in Australia, the children of asylum seekers are often counted as "international students" and cannot afford the fees to attend university.
Photo shows A young woman looking at the camera with blue sky in the background.Netanyahu claims Israel struck Iran's nuclear program
Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the Knesset came as Israel insisted its war on Lebanon will continue for as long as it felt it was threatened by Hezbollah.
Photo shows Israel's strike on Iran: Benjamin Netanyahy speaking forcefully into a microphone and indicating with a finger.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds.Hamas says it is 'ready' for peace in Gaza, urging Trump to apply pressure on Israel
A senior Hamas official says its mediators would accept "any proposal submitted to it" that would lead to a ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Photo shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump standing side by side on the steps of the White House.Iran-based man charged over Donald Trump murder plot
The US Justice Department has charged an Iran-based man over a plot to kill president-elect Donald Trump, allegedly sanctioned by the Islamic Republic's military.
Photo shows Trump murder plot: Donald Trump looks to the side, smiling, while talking at podium.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 21 seconds.Man charged over alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump
The US Department of Justice says it has charged 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, alleging Iranian authorities had tasked him with preparing hits on Israeli and American citizens, including the president-elect.
Photo shows Rows of Iranian servicemen stand on guard under a large Iranian flag.India's three-decade ban of Salman Rushdie 'Satanic Verses' quashed on a technicality
The book, which was so controversial it forced the Indian-born author into hiding for six years, may be legally imported into India after a High Court ruling.
Photo shows A close up photo of a man with an eyepatch covering one eye.Israel releases footage of detained Iranian operative in Syria
The IDF says an Iranian operative was gathering intelligence on Israel from Syria, where the man was detained.
Photo shows Black and white vision of army bodycam footage shows personnel waiting to go through doorway.Has Video Duration: 21 seconds.Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the US with 'crushing response'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's speech comes as rockets fired from Lebanon injure 11 people in central Israel, according to Israeli emergency services.
Photo shows A man wearing a turban waves his handA look inside the sophisticated attacks breaking through Israel's anti-missile systems
Since its deployment in 2011, the Iron Dome has become a signature weapon in Israel’s armoury. A barrage of modern weaponry from Iran and its proxies is testing its limits.
Photo shows A 3D model showing three Iron Dome components. A radar, a missile launcer and a command centre.The election of Hezbollah's new chief ends a succession crisis. These are the leaders who were killed — and those who remain
Israel has killed at least 10 high-ranking members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in recent months, including its decades-long chief Hassan Nasrallah. Here's who they were — and the key leaders that remain.
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Photo shows Three Hezbollah leaders sitting in a row. They are wearing black robes and turbans. They each have a long beard.Germany threatens Iran with 'serious consequences' over dual national prisoner's execution
Iranian-born German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd had been held as a prisoner since 2020, accused of plotting attacks against Iran.
Photo shows Jamshid Sharmahd wearing a blue face mask and jumpsuit while seated in a courtroom in front of a crowd of blurred supportersIran vows to 'respond firmly' to Israeli strikes on military sites
Tehran says Iran is using "all available means to respond firmly and effectively" to Israel's deadly strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend.
Photo shows Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiFears of escalation after Israel's stikes on Iran
Anthony Albanese has joined the United States in calling for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Photo shows Israel and Iran Closer to War: Composite graphic of Iranian and Israeli flags.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds.Iran says Israeli strike caused limited damage
Iran's military says the Israeli warplanes used "very light warheads" to target border radar systems in the provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan and around Tehran.
Photo shows A man in hi-vis vest stands in front of war planeIsraeli army detains medics at northern Gaza hospital, according to health ministry
Israeli forces withdraw from a hospital complex in northern Gaza, with the Palestinian enclave's health ministry saying troops had detained dozens of male medical staffers and some patients.
Photo shows A woman with a bandaged face and headdress is in the foreground of a dirty hospital room with people on the floorIsrael and Iran have stopped firing, but they have moved closer to all-out war
This round of fighting between Israel and Iran might be over, but the rules have changed and things are increasingly dangerous.
Photo shows Israeli flag and Iran flag seen together.Iran says 'obligated to defend itself' after soldiers killed in Israeli air strikes
Iran says it is "obligated to defend itself" after four soldiers were killed in Israeli air strikes.
Photo shows night shot of city lights with tower on left sideIsrael strikes Iran though scope of damage unclear
Iran said its air defence system successfully countered Israel's attacks and "limited damage" was caused to some locations.
Photo shows Israel hits iran in limited strike: Two people at a viewing platform look over a cityscape at twilight.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds.Apparent interceptions by air defence systems seen in Tehran
Explosions can be heard as Iran's air defence system intercepts Israeli strikes.
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