Middle East

Middle East

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills one: ministry

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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Iran extends access to airspace for overflights after ceasefire

Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said yesterday.

3h ago

Iran holds state funeral for slain top brass

Iran yesterday held a state funeral for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

3h ago

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills three

Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike killed three people yesterday in the country’s south, the latest such raid despite a November ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

4d ago

Syria's Christians ask 'Why us?' after suicide bombing at Damascus church

Syria's health ministry said the toll from Sunday's attack on the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood had risen to 25

5d ago

Suicide blast at Damascus church kills at least 20

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Syria's capital Damascus yesterday, health authorities and security sources said.

6d ago

Iran’s nuclear programme: From its origins to today’s dispute

A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran has always denied.

1w ago

Israel needs US help to deal knock-out blow to Iran

Israel’s command of Iranian air space leaves few obstacles in the way of its expanding bombardment, though it will struggle to deal a knock-out blow to deeply buried nuclear sites without the US joining the attack, experts say.

1w ago

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills one: ministry

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

3h ago

Iran extends access to airspace for overflights after ceasefire

Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said yesterday.

3h ago

Iran holds state funeral for slain top brass

Iran yesterday held a state funeral for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

3h ago

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills three

Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike killed three people yesterday in the country’s south, the latest such raid despite a November ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

4d ago

Syria's Christians ask 'Why us?' after suicide bombing at Damascus church

Syria's health ministry said the toll from Sunday's attack on the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood had risen to 25

5d ago

Suicide blast at Damascus church kills at least 20

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Syria's capital Damascus yesterday, health authorities and security sources said.

6d ago

Iran’s nuclear programme: From its origins to today’s dispute

A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran has always denied.

1w ago

Israel needs US help to deal knock-out blow to Iran

Israel’s command of Iranian air space leaves few obstacles in the way of its expanding bombardment, though it will struggle to deal a knock-out blow to deeply buried nuclear sites without the US joining the attack, experts say.

1w ago

Iran, Israel trade missiles

Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes yesterday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against its old enemy, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop it from building an atomic weapon.

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Israel fire service says responding to 'major' incidents from Iran missile attack

21 people were injured by the missiles, including two in serious condition

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