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Follow our live coverage here. BEIRUT – Hezbollah on March 7 said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with the Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters had “observed the infiltration of…

President Donald Trump said this week that the air war currently being waged against Iran by the United States and Israel might eventually have to include a ground game. Yet Mr. Trump faces considerable domestic political pressures against American boots on the ground, so his phone calls this week to…

How to make sense of the 13-year conflict? An aerial photo shows crowds of Syrians raising a giant independence-era flag, used by the opposition since the uprising began in 2011, as they celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s rule earlier this week at the central Umayyad Square in Damascus on…

Both women looked exhausted. They struggled to maintain eye contact, to focus on the conversation. They described feeling constantly on edge, unable to rest, waiting forever for news that never comes. One had five children, the other four. Their husbands were killed in the fighting. Our husbands brought us here,…

Updated 2 March 2026 at 08:54 IST India has issued advisories for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey, and Syria due to the regional security situation and flight disruptions. In Qatar, regular consular services will be suspended on March 2, but emergency services will remain available. India Issues Security Advisory For…

One of the most debated horror films in cinema history has finally made its way back to audiences, although its journey was far from easy. The reimagined version of “Faces of Death,” originally released in 1978, debuted in theaters this week after spending two years waiting on the shelf. The…

Traditional markets and street stalls across the Northern Borders Region are experiencing a noticeable rise in activity during the holy month of Ramadan. Shopping movement intensifies after Taraweeh prayers and continues well into the late evening hours. Well-known destinations, including the Syrian Market, the Exhibition Market, and the Ghee Market,…

TUNIS, Feb 27 - Former Tunisian prime minister Ali Larayedh was sentenced on Friday to 24 years in prison on charges of facilitating Tunisian jihadists’ travel to Syria over the past decade, state media said. His party, the Islamist opposition Ennahda, says the case is politically motivated and part of…

Key Posts What we covered today By Isabel McMillan Thanks for reading the national news blog. This is where we’ll end today’s coverage. We will be back next week with the latest news. To conclude, here’s a look back at some of the day’s major stories: Treasurer Jim Chalmers would…

IN BRIEF The al-Roj and al-Hol camps are home to thousands of individuals suspected of having links to the IS group. The shift in control has already come with consequences, as many have already fled the camp. Years of scaled-back US presence and shifting political dynamics inside Syria led to…