As cross-border fighting intensifies between Hezbollah and Israel, frustration and fatigue grow in Beirut, where residents fear Lebanon cannot endure another war.
As Iran-related tensions reshape Middle East travel, Australian authorities urge caution. Here’s what travelers should consider before cancelling or continuing their flight.
President Trump outlined four objectives for U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran: degrading nuclear capacity, strengthening deterrence, protecting forces, and preventing wider war.
As Iran-related tensions escalate, Global Affairs Canada says 85,000 Canadians are in the Middle East, prompting updated advisories and renewed concern for citizens abroad.
Iranian-Canadians mark Khamenei’s death with relief and remembrance, yet many voice concern over foreign involvement and uncertainty about Iran’s political future.
As midterms near, President Trump advances a harder line toward Iran despite warnings of electoral risk, intertwining foreign policy escalation with domestic political stakes.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of attempting to strike a key air base near the border, intensifying tensions amid ongoing security disputes between the neighbors.
Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets after they entered its airspace, as Gulf states face escalating Iranian strikes and regional tensions deepen.
India and Canada announce a landmark civilian nuclear energy deal, signaling a reset in strained relations and renewed cooperation on uranium supply and reactor technology.
A drone strike on a British base in Cyprus places Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a strategic crossroads as regional conflict widens and security concerns intensify.
A fourth U.S. soldier has died as fighting linked to Iran intensifies across the region, underscoring the human toll and the widening scope of a volatile conflict.
On the second day of U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, targeted operations and threats of retaliation reshape regional tension, as diplomacy and deterrence move in uneasy parallel.
An attack on a major Saudi refinery disrupts output and drives oil prices higher, heightening global energy concerns amid rising Middle East tensions.
Severe weather, airspace restrictions, and staffing shortages force thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, marking the worst travel disruption since the Covid crisis.
President Emmanuel Macron announces modernization and expansion of France’s nuclear arsenal, pledging broader protection for European allies amid rising security tensions.
Spain has declined U.S. authorization to use its military bases for potential strikes on Iran, signaling diplomatic caution while maintaining NATO ties.
U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations have faced delays and mutual criticism, with American officials describing Tehran’s pace as reluctant and Iran emphasizing caution and sovereignty while indirect talks continue
Lebanon’s prime minister bans Hezbollah’s military activities after cross-border attacks on Israel, asserting state authority amid rising regional tensions.
Trump warns Iran against further escalation as U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies, urging restraint amid strikes and counterattacks that could extend weeks of warfare.
An Iranian missile strike devastated a synagogue shelter in Israel, killing civilians amid rising regional conflict, as Indonesia mourns former Vice President Try Sutrisno’s peaceful passing.
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, died of injuries from U.S.–Israeli strikes, deepening Tehran’s grief amid ongoing conflict and political upheaval.
BPS reveals the value of Indonesia’s trade linked to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting energy import exposure and the importance of resilient, diversified trade routes.
As Middle East tensions rise, Indonesian leaders urge fiscal readiness and careful monetary policy to protect the rupiah from external shocks, emphasizing preparedness without panic.
Bahlil Lahadalia met Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace to discuss how Middle East tensions may affect Indonesia’s energy supply and price stability, emphasizing preparedness and resilience.