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Israeli officer, soldier severely injured in south Lebanon

Israel’s military says a combat officer and a soldier were severely injured during an overnight encounter in southern Lebanon, where its ground operations are expanding.

27 Mar 2026-15:06
Israeli airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon

Multiple Israeli airstrikes have hit several towns and suburbs across southern Lebanon, according to a correspondent on the ground, marking a new escalation in cross-border tensions.

27 Mar 2026-12:51
Finland: Israel-US war risks global recession

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that the ongoing Israel-US conflict with Iran could trigger a “self-inflicted global recession,” potentially causing economic damage worse than the coronavirus pandemic.

27 Mar 2026-12:30
Germany says US, Iran preparing direct talks

Germany has said that the United States and Iran could soon hold direct negotiations, following recent indirect contacts between the two sides.

27 Mar 2026-12:12
Israel orders civilians to leave village in south Lebanon

The Israel military has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents of Sajd in southern Lebanon, saying it will “act against it forcefully.”

27 Mar 2026-09:59
Canada sanctions 100 Russian shadow fleet vessels

Canada has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, adding 100 oil tankers to its blacklist, Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced.

27 Mar 2026-09:39
US to deploy thousands more troops to Middle East

The United States is preparing to deploy thousands of additional soldiers to the Middle East, according to sources familiar with the matter, signaling a continued military buildup in the region.

24 Mar 2026-23:30
UAE condemns Iran over attack in Bahrain

The United Arab Emirates has condemned what it described as an Iranian attack targeting Bahrain, calling it a “dangerous escalation” and a threat to regional stability.

24 Mar 2026-23:11
Hezbollah steps up attacks as south Lebanon fighting intensifies

Hezbollah says it has carried out artillery and drone attacks on Israeli forces as clashes continue along the southern Lebanon border.

24 Mar 2026-22:30
Israel says Quds Force operative killed in Lebanon

Israel’s military said it killed a Quds Force operative in a strike in Hazmieh, near Beirut.

24 Mar 2026-21:58