After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.

The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia has condemned online hatred and bigotry targeting Jewish witnesses. Former High Court judge Virginia Bell heads the Royal Commission

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday called a bid by the premier of Alberta to hold a referendum on separation a "dangerous bluff."

European stocks were muted after six days of gains as traders monitored the latest tensions in the Middle East for signs the US and Iran are nearing a deal.

An airliner carrying a group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group landed in Melbourne on Tuesday despite Australian government warnings that they could face charges. Another group of women and children linked to IS,

Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war. The report accuses the UAE of supporting the

E.U. lawmakers are set to discuss the possibility of sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir after flotilla activists reported abuse by Israeli forces.

The decision to release Kem Sokha is being seen as a likely attempt to recalibrate frayed ties with Western countries.