Controversial Australian writer Clementine Ford sparks fury after suggesting Iran's missile strike on Israel was a response to a synagogue attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jewish leaders condemn the inflammatory remarks.
A US court has acquitted former Trump advisor Tom Barrack of illegally acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates. The verdict delivers a significant blow to the US Justice Department's lobbying crackdown.
Exclusive: Donald Trump breaks silence on Israel-Gaza conflict, delivering stark warning to Benjamin Netanyahu in private conversation. Analysis suggests political motives behind the unexpected intervention.
Israeli forces intensify their offensive in Gaza City as Prime Minister Netanyahu invokes the term 'Nakba', signalling a potentially devastating new phase in the conflict. Exclusive report on the ground situation and international reaction.
The CEO of a Tennessee-based company has been abruptly terminated after an investigation revealed he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create and distribute sexually explicit deepfake images of female employees, sparking outrage and legal scrutiny
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a stark warning of intensified conflict with Hezbollah, as cross-border strikes escalate and fears of a full-scale war with Lebanon grow.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on a major military offensive in Rafah, directly challenging US President Joe Biden's call for a credible civilian protection plan. Tensions escalate as the IDF prepares for what it calls an 'inevitable' o
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares a 'strengthened' military campaign in Gaza, with troops advancing into Gaza City amidst ongoing heavy clashes and a dire humanitarian crisis.
In a major shift, the Palestinian Fatah movement has held unprecedented talks with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Beirut, challenging the Palestinian Authority's official stance and potentially reshaping regional alliances.
In a significant diplomatic development, a senior Cardinal has indicated that Lebanon is the most probable destination for the newly elected Pope Leon XIV's inaugural international apostolic journey, highlighting a message of peace and unity.
The UN Security Council expresses 'profound concern' over escalating violence on the Israel-Lebanon border. UNIFIL peacekeepers are caught in the crossfire as fears of a major regional conflict intensify.
EXCLUSIVE: The Israeli military has launched its long-anticipated, decisive invasion of Rafah, seizing the Gaza-Egypt border crossing in a major offensive, hours after Hamas agreed to a Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal. World leaders express grave alarm
Ex-British ambassador Tom Fletcher highlights growing instability in Gaza and Lebanon, urging international intervention to prevent further conflict.
Hezbollah's leader signals readiness for conflict amid US diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon.
Tensions rise in Israel as mass protests erupt against the government's latest military offensive in Gaza City. Stay updated on the latest developments in the Middle East.
The Trump administration warns of potential funding cuts to UNIFIL, citing concerns over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon. The move could destabilise the region further.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been accused of sheltering Turkish Sunni Islamist militants in Beirut, raising tensions in the region. The allegations come amid ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Tensions in the Middle East reach boiling point as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza. Netanyahu vows decisive action amid international calls for de-escalation.
Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Gaza, resulting in dozens of casualties within a single day. The latest escalation raises fears of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares war as Hamas launches surprise attacks, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Civilians caught in crossfire as international calls for ceasefire grow.
Hezbollah's leader warns of an all-out conflict with Israel, vowing to abandon restraint if hostilities intensify, amid rising fears of regional escalation.
The US is urging Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities, a move experts warn could destabilise the fragile nation and heighten Middle East conflicts.
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem warns of potential escalation with Israel as cross-border clashes intensify, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Hezbollah's leader warns of a full-scale war with 'no rules' if Israel continues its aggression, raising fears of a regional conflict.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces backlash after advocating for Gaza occupation, while his military chief reportedly urges him to step down over strategic disagreements.
Hezbollah's secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah vows divine protection as clashes with Israel escalate, raising fears of a broader conflict in Lebanon.
Rebecca Black, an Irish woman living in Beirut, recounts the daily struggles of Lebanon's economic crisis, from power cuts to food shortages, as the country teeters on the brink.
French President Emmanuel Macron makes a surprise visit to Beirut, urging Lebanese leaders to implement crucial reforms amidst ongoing political and economic crises.
Lebanon's parliament has sparked outrage by voting to abolish Arabic as an official language, replacing it with English in a move critics call 'cultural erasure'.
Explore breathtaking photographs submitted by Guardian readers, revealing the raw beauty and complex layers of Lebanon through their lenses.