Middle East
Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months, urges using public transport
Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen petrol prices surge and experienced localized shortages as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran targets Israel with seven missile launches, leaving 16 people injured
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer
Netanyahu: Israel causing 'billions of dollars' of damage to Iranian infrastructure, scaring regime
Netanyahu also addressed the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the US can “handle this by force. They can be bypassed by diverting the energy pipelines from Iran to Israel via Saudi Arabia.
Turkey’s intel chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world - analysis
In the Middle East, Turkey seeks to play a key role if and when the Iran conflict winds down. Ankara will seek to grow its influence as Iran’s influence declines.
Iranian regime faces pressure as Kurds, US strengthen cooperation - opinion
Kurdish forces and US military presence may shape the future of Iran’s opposition and regime stability.
Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
Return of TACO Trump? Gulf states fear Trump may end Iran war without meaningful changes
“No one knows how or when Trump will decide to end the war, and therefore all the Gulf states are worried,” one of the sources said.
‘Turf him out tomorrow’: Steve Bannon calls to deport Yair Netanyahu to front lines of Iran war
Along with Yair Netanyahu and Barron Trump, the call for the children of world leaders and powerful figures to enlist is not new.
Northern Israel faces over 50 Hezbollah rocket launches, drone infiltrations, leaving three injured
Three people were lightly injured in the attacks, including a 6-year-old child. Only two people were taken to a nearby hospital for their injuries.
WATCH: IDF reveals Hezbollah took control of Christian Lebanese village to launch attacks at Israel
Further, the military said it had killed dozens of terrorists operating in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours.
Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund warned that the war in Iran was causing a global, but asymmetric shock and leading to tighter financial conditions.
IDF destroys launchers used in Hezbollah barrage, Netanyahu says Iranian regime weaker than ever
IRGC recruits 12-year-olds to fill personnel gaps • Four IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon • Hegseth refuses to give timeline to end war
