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This is the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.

France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel's aggressions.

The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.

The British news outlet quits X citing 'disturbing content' on the platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.

Ukraine wants to use defenders' profane defiance on merchandise; court says political slogan does not qualify.

For a ceasefire to happen, Hezbollah, the US and Israel need to return to Resolution 1701.

Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.

Did the tech billionaire really use satellite-based technology to 'steal' the election for Donald Trump?

The former Arkansas governor has previously questioned Palestinian identity and is opposed to a two-state solution.

Part of NATO's broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once Trump takes office.

Here's what we know about the job Elon Musk has just been given, leading an effort to slash US government.

Providing the only way to fly out of Lebanon, Middle East Airlines has been operating every day despite Israeli attacks.

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in a car ramming attack in China.

Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office.

Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the 15 executive departments that make up the cabinet.

The villagers of Ain Yaaqoub spent days identifying charred remains. They fear Israel was targeting displaced people.

As US president's term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel's war have not yielded results.

Israel is attacking UNRWA because the UN agency helps Palestinians live.

US President Joe Biden asked a reporter if she can be hit in the head", in response to a Gaza deal question.

Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England's most prolific serial abusers.

Soldiers from the isolated communist state have no experience in modern warfare and a lot to learn on the battlefield.

Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.

Pro-US President Surangel Whipps Jr, whose nation recognises Taiwan, joins complaints over Beijing's maritime claims.

Voting begins in Somaliland amid regional tensions and hopes for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.

The UN's aid chief said that the world is "witnessing acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes" in Gaza.

UN political chief doesn't name countries providing weapons to army and paramilitary forces, says it's 'unconscionable'.

Australia's Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia halt flights following eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki.

Pakistan will look to emulate their ODI form when they play Australia in a three-match T20 series, starting in Brisbane.

The indigenous Maori population, who make up a majority of the survivors of state care, are unhappy with PM's apology.

US president-elect's picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.

The driver lost control at speed, veering off a bridge into the icy Indus river in northern Pakistan, local media report

US military said it carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed armed group in Syria, its second operation in days.

As the war enters its 992nd day, these are the main developments.

Trump has previously teased creation of a new department to slash government spending and restructure federal agencies.

The Iran-backed group launched drones, fired missiles at two US warships in an hours-long attack, the Pentagon says.

Judges say award recognises the 'beauty and ambition' of 136-page novel set on board the International Space Station.

Joyce Msuya tells UN Security Council that the 'daily cruelty we see in Gaza seems to have no limits'.

Prosecutors sought 17 years imprisonment for Teixeira's 'significant' violations of the Espionage Act.

With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and economy, the government says.

US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel.

After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.

Trump has also tapped close friend Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to Middle East, despite scant experience.

Defence contractor CACI, whose employees worked at Iraq's Abu Ghraib, ordered to pay damages after 15-year legal delays.

Africa has not been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent years.

US issues new alert after three US airlines reported planes were hit by bullets on Monday amid rampant gang violence.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog emphasised the US administration's commitment to 'changing the Middle East.'

Top UN court confirms jurisdiction to hear the two countries' mutual discrimination claims over Nagorno-Karabakh.

We have not made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law."

With Trump headed back to the White House, the bill empowers the incoming administration to crack down on any dissent.