Missile trails in the sky above the Israeli city of Netanya early on Wednesday. AFP

Israelis shocked by US-Iran ceasefire announcement

Opposition politicians condemn Netanyahu for failure to ensure destruction of Tehran's missile and nuclear programmes

MENA

Iraq investigates attack on Kuwait's consulate in Basra

MENA

'They knew there were children': Israeli strike devastates Lebanese family

MENA

Lebanon reels as Israel expands strikes despite ceasefire

MENA

Israel kills 10 in Gaza as locals clash with 'collaborators'

MENA

Israeli gas exports resume – but Egypt is counting cost of energy crunch

Energy

Four Israeli soldiers held on suspicion of spying for Iran

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A building at Sharif University of Technology suffered damage during an air strike in Tehran. The joint Israeli-US military operation continues in full force, along with attacks by Iran. EPA

'Terrified, horrified': Iranians await Trump's deadline

US and Israel expand strikes across Iran, hitting eight bridges and oil-producing Kharg Island

News

Drone attack kills couple in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

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IRGC intelligence chief killed as Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Hormuz

MENA

Dozens killed in latest wave of Israeli air strikes across Lebanon

MENA

Dispatch'We will stay until our last breath': Easter in the shadow of war in Lebanon

MENA

Oman and Iran discuss measures for smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz

Gulf

Hezbollah is not fighting for Lebanon, says French UN envoy

US
A clergyman holds a crucifix outside St Georges Church in qlayaa on Easter Sunday. Reuters

Dispatch'We will stay until our last breath': Easter in the shadow of war in Lebanon

For the few people left, a normally happy Easter Sunday is one etched with uncertainty

MENA

Oman and Iran discuss measures for smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz

Gulf

Hezbollah is not fighting for Lebanon, says French UN envoy

US

Hamas: No disarmament discussion until Israel fulfils obligations of Trump plan

MENA

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