Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health says the death toll from Israeli military strikes since the conflict escalated in March 2026 has reached 4,247 people, while 12,195 others have been injured. The figures include civilians and combatants, although the ministry has not provided a det...
Fresh Israeli airstrikes struck southern Lebanon on Friday, highlighting the fragile security situation despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The strikes came as U.S. mediated negotiations aimed at strengthening a ceasefire and advancing a b...
Lebanon: Residents returning to the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh after days of intense fighting and bombardment say they have been met with scenes of devastation, shattered homes and destroyed livelihoods, with many describing the once bustling city as a place where “there is n...
Fresh developments in the Middle East have highlighted differing approaches within the United States and Israel toward Iran, even as diplomatic efforts continue to reduce tensions in the region. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that Israel must remain prepared to &...
Fresh diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have raised hopes for a broader peace agreement, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance saying the discussions laid a “Good foundation” for a final deal. The talks come after months of tensions involving the Un...
A devastating explosion at a major gas processing facility in Qatar has claimed the lives of 13 workers, including 12 Indian nationals, making it one of the deadliest industrial accidents involving Indian workers in the Gulf region in recent years. The blast occurred on 21 June at the Barz...
Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a strong warning to the United States, saying Washington should be careful with its statements and actions because Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression. Ghalibaf’...
Fresh uncertainty has emerged over efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, citing alleged violations of the interim agreement and continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon. Iran’s Kha...
Paris: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a significant recovery in the global oil market, forecasting a substantial supply surplus in 2027 as Middle Eastern oil production and exports gradually return to normal following easing tensions between the United States and Iran....
Iran has issued a strong warning to Israel, stating that continued military operations in southern Lebanon could trigger a severe response from Tehran. In an official statement, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the country’s armed forces had suspended...
