Israeli strikes on Syria's Hama countryside, including at a chemical weapons plant, kill at least 18 people, according to Syrian state media.
This soldier's family unwittingly gave away a letter detailing his time at war. Now it's been returned
An Adelaide book store owner has returned a letter detailing the service and death of a World War II soldier to his family.
Photo shows Hands hold a framed photo of a young soldier and four medals.Woman sentenced to life in prison over 2022 Istanbul bombing that killed six
Ahlam Albashir had been previously identified as the person who planted the bomb in Istanbul's main shopping street packed with shoppers and tourists.
Photo shows Security and military personnel guard a street while ambulance crews work behind them.Australia urges Iran to show restraint as it vows retaliation against Israel
Australia's foreign minister urges Iran to "use its influence in the region to promote stability, not to contribute to escalation".
'Tell my family that I love them': Body of hostage recovered from Gaza by Israeli commandos
Elad Katzir was taken hostage on October 7 by Palestinian gunmen, and had pleaded for his release earlier this year.
Photo shows A man in a green hooded jumper looks at the cameraIsrael hits Syria in heaviest raid on Iran proxies in months
Stepping up its campaign against Iran's proxies in parallel with its war in Gaza, Israel carries out strikes on northern Syria's Aleppo province early and kills a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon.
Photo shows People stand outside the Aleppo International Airport in SyriaWhy is Islamic State 'fixated' on Russia?
A branch of Islamic State, the militant group that once sought control over swathes of Iraq and Syria, has claimed responsibility for a deadly terrorist attack at a Moscow concert hall. Here's what we know about ISIS-K.
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Photo shows Two women crouch down to light candles in a crowd of people at a vigilWhite House warns of further strikes on Iran-backed groups
The United States intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, the White House national security adviser has warned, after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen over the last two days.
Photo shows A traffic controlled holds hands above his head with light sticks in front of RAF jet.US strikes Houthi weapons sites in Yemen with Australian support
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says his country and its allies will not hesitate to defend the flow of free commerce through the Red Sea, where the Houthis have been targeting vessels.
US begins retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria
The Pentagon have confirmed US retaliatory strikes have begun in Syria and Iraq, with more than 85 targets struck.
Has Video Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds.US says strikes on Iraq and Syria are the 'first set of responses' — as it happened
President Joe Biden says the United States has launched strikes in Iraq and Syria against facilities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Photo shows Joe Biden salutes three uniformed service members as he arrives at an air force base.'If you harm an American, we will respond': US conducts strikes in Iraq and Syria, killing 39
The US military says the US carried out retaliatory air strikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the militias they back.
Photo shows A group of US soldiers in camouflage uniform carry a flag-draped metal case out of an airplane.How the Iran-backed Axis of Resistance is changing the stakes of the Israel-Gaza war
Fears of regional escalation are growing as the Israel-Gaza war drags on, with data showing political violence has increased across the Middle East. These are the four main hotspots.
Photo shows Two men, one armed with a gun, stand among a crowd of people at a funeral.US considers next move after promising response to drone attack that killed sleeping troops
The world is waiting to see what the US will do next after vowing to respond to an Iran-backed drone attack that killed three American troops and injured dozens more in Jordan.
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Photo shows A man wears a brown jumper, and two young women wear military uniforms, in three separate photographs.Five of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Syria reportedly killed in air strikes
A series of reported strikes in Syrian capital Damascus killed five members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to the group.
Photo shows People gathered around building debrisIran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate
Iran's Revolutionary Guards says it hit a headquarters of Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, in the Kurdish region of Iraq.
Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas war will continue for 'many more months'
Mr Netanyahu's comments signal no let-up in a campaign that has killed thousands and levelled much of Gaza.
Photo shows A row of buildings destroyed by air strikesHow the world celebrated ringing in 2024 on New Year's Eve
Organisers worldwide have readied for large-scale New Year's Eve celebrations, offering a hopeful start to 2024 even as the globe's ongoing conflicts raised concerns.
Photo shows A woman smiles as she drops colourful pieces of confetti from a building.Gaza health ministry says at least 700 Palestinians killed overnight, Israel claims dozens of militants killed in strikes
Israel's total siege of the Gaza Strip has displaced 1.4 million Palestinians and the health authority is warning of disease outbreaks amid the overcrowding.
Photo shows A man inspects as Palestinians search for casualties at the site of an Israeli strike on a house.Israel launches 'deep' raids against Hamas militants in Gaza, UN warns fuel about to run out
The Israeli military says the Gaza raids are meant to thin out Hamas numbers before the next phase of the war and collect intelligence on hostages.
Photo shows An Israeli tank and military vehicles are seen near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip.'Mistake of its life': Israeli PM issues warning to Hezbollah as regional clashes intensify
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hezbollah it will make "the mistake of its life" if it starts a war with Israel at the Lebanon border, as strikes on Gaza intensify for a looming ground invasion.
Photo shows An Israeli soldier adjusts his rifle as he stands on a tank near Israel's border with Lebanon.