Lebanon
Israel moving towards a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, Axios reports
A separate report from Israel's public broadcaster Kan, citing an Israeli official, said there was no green light given on an agreement in Lebanon
Iraq opens arms to Lebanese fleeing Israeli attacks
According to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, more than 19,200 Lebanese have arrived in Iraq since the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon.
Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
A US official told Axios it was highly unlikely that Lebanon and the international community would agree to Israel's conditions.
Bangladeshis in Lebanon: Terrified and displaced
Bangladeshis in Lebanon are passing their days in sheer uncertainty amid a military campaign by Israel.
Heavy strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign
Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon. On Saturday, it made its first strike in the northern city of Tripoli, a Lebanese security official said, and Israeli troops launched raids in the south.
Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount
Biden added that the Israelis "have not concluded how they're, what they're going to do" in retaliation for a huge ballistic missile attack by Iran on Israel on Tuesday.
105 killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday, says Lebanon health ministry
Israel has turned its focus from Gaza to Lebanon in recent days, carrying out strikes on Hezbollah targets that killed the Iran-backed group's leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday.
US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border after UN talks
Israel widened its airstrikes in Lebanon on Wednesday and at least 72 people were killed, according to a Reuters compilation of Lebanese health ministry statements. The ministry earlier said at least 223 were wounded.
Lebanon says only US can stop fighting
Israel's offensive since Monday morning has killed 569 people, including 50 children, and wounded 1,835 in Lebanon
Paris attack: UN backs 'all necessary measures' against IS
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to "redouble" action against Islamic State, following last week's deadly attacks in Paris. The French-drafted document urges UN members to "take all necessary measures" in the fight against IS.
Middle East dust storm puts dozens in hospital
A large dust storm hits western parts of the Middle East, putting dozens of people in hospital and leading to public health warnings.
Implications for Bangladesh
Over the past several weeks, the world witnessed the #YouStink anti-government protest in Lebanon popularly known as the 'garbage movement', comprising of people from across the sectarian and political spectrum.
Jihadists' slave markets sell girls at any price: UN envoy
Teenage girls abducted by Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria are being sold in slave markets "for as little as a pack of cigarettes," the UN envoy on sexual violence said Monday.
IS threat to Syria's northern bald ibis near Palmyra
A rare bird may become extinct in Syria because of the capture of Palmyra by Islamic State, experts say.
Hezbollah vows to attack al-Nusra rebels 'inside Syria'
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says his Lebanese Shia group will launch an attack inside Syria on Sunni militants fighting for the al-Nusra Front.
Israel expects hundreds of civilian casualties in next war with Hezbollah
According to Israeli military assessment, Israel could suffer hundreds of civilian dead if it fights another war with Hezbollah.