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Middle East
Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon ‘a combat zone’, imperilling ceasefire
Israel extends combat zone north in the first such sweeping warning since the April 16 ceasefire.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel’s Lebanon strikes challenge Trump’s Iran talks amid Hezbollah’s defiance
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike
42 minutes ago
Middle East
Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest bombing in weeks, expands ground operations
Strikes kill and wound dozens as Israeli forces push beyond the ‘Yellow Line’ in southern Lebanon.
27 May 2026 - 3:59PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
Middle East
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Netanyahu pledges to intensify Israeli firepower, citing drone threats since April 17 ceasefire.
26 May 2026 - 9:51AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran signals moves to reconnect to global internet after wartime blackout
Presidential decree aims to restore connectivity to its pre-war state after almost 90 days of digital isolation.
26 May 2026 - 10:12AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Middle East
Israeli far-right ministers want ‘return to war in Lebanon’ despite peace talks
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich advocated for strikes on Beirut and cutting off electricity to Lebanon.
25 May 2026 - 8:21PM
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China’s military
China boosts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings UN may be sidelined
SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’.
25 May 2026 - 4:57PM
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War and conflict
Global tensions, funding crisis threaten peacekeeping missions, SIPRI warns
Alarm as peacekeeping deployments fall to lowest levels in at least 25 years.
25 May 2026 - 9:28AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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Middle East
Israel strikes kill at least 7 in Lebanon as Hezbollah denounces US-brokered talks
Despite a ceasefire, Israel continues to strike widely in southern Lebanon as it targets Hezbollah.
18 May 2026 - 10:09AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Drone strike sparks fire on edge of UAE nuclear power plant complex
UAE investigates the source of drone attack, as Trump warns the ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran.
18 May 2026 - 3:02PM
Middle East
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
The US State Department will soon hold further negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement between the two countries.
16 May 2026 - 4:08AM
Middle East
US casts first day of Israel-Lebanon talks as ‘positive’
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon as officials hold high-stakes talks ahead of Sunday deadline.
15 May 2026 - 10:39AM
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Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire
Hezbollah leader vows to turn battlefield into ‘hell’ as Lebanon and Israel get set for more talks in Washington.
13 May 2026 - 11:43AM
Middle East
Israeli soldiers jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Viral photo shows an Israeli soldier with his arm around statue, holding a cigarette up to its mouth.
12 May 2026 - 12:22PM
Israel
Israel’s election may end the Netanyahu era but not the ‘forever wars’
After nearly two decades and six terms in office, Israel’s prime minister could be on his way out. But little looks likely to change.
11 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Playing games’: Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
Both sides remain far apart as Tehran demands war reparations and control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran state TV.
11 May 2026 - 10:57AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
New Israel-Lebanon talks to try to curb Hezbollah influence in region: Rubio
Marco Rubio says Washington is also awaiting Iran’s response to a new US proposal to end the conflict in the region.
9 May 2026 - 4:56AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
Trump reiterated that Iran ‘cannot have a nuclear weapon’ as both sides combined military pressure with diplomatic efforts to end deadlock.
7 May 2026 - 4:29AM
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Middle East
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
The first aerial attack on the capital since April kills a senior Hezbollah commander.
7 May 2026 - 10:47AM
Diplomacy
Strait of Hormuz woes, US-Nato ‘crisis’: 7 global relations reads
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026.
4 May 2026 - 10:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships out of Hormuz, as vessels attacked
US to launch new mission dubbed ‘Project Freedom’ as Tehran signals interference would be seen as a ceasefire violation.
4 May 2026 - 1:17PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran will not accept ‘imposed’ peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations
US lawmakers are pressuring the President to resolve the war, while Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is attempting to ease the war’s toll on Iran’s economy.
2 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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Middle East
Hezbollah’s cheap drones pose challenge for Israel – like ‘children’s toys’
The militant group is using devices linked to their launch site by a thin fibre-optic cable that can stretch for dozens of kilometres.
2 May 2026 - 2:48PM
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