Conflict & War

Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks

Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace.…

2026-06-09

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won…

2026-06-09

How Lebanon and Iran’s war of words became backdrop for latest Israel war

Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.…

2026-06-09

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."…

2026-06-09

‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts

Millions of Yemenis grapple with a heatwave as power cuts add to the suffering of people in the war-torn nation.…

2026-06-09

Middle East crisis live: Israel and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes for first time since April ceasefire

Despite Trump’s calls for calm, IDF says it struck military targets in Iran in response to attacks by TehranIsrael strikes Iran despite Trump plea as …

2026-06-09

Israel and Iran exchange attacks as ceasefire falters

In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported.…

2026-06-09

Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US

Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US…

2026-06-09

Yemen’s Houthis declare ban on Israeli ships sailing the Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis have declared a ‘total ban’ on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea.…

2026-06-09

Christian Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapsing in Denmark game, team's doctor says

Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's nati…

2026-06-09

Ukraine, Russia trade fire as Zelenskyy allies back call for direct talks

UK, France, and Germany support Zelenskyy's proposal for a meeting with Putin, as drone attacks continue.…

2026-06-09

Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters

South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.…

2026-06-09

Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them

The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system could help ships and ferries s…

2026-06-09

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu.…

2026-06-09

Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza

Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.…

2026-06-09

Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?

Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.…

2026-06-09

Iran spokesman says US to blame for resumption of hostilities

Iran’s FM spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel’s ally the US is responsible for ‘whatever happens in the region'.…

2026-06-09

Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?

Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise ex-fighters, but analysts doubt the claim.…

2026-06-09

At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.…

2026-06-09

Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate

Israel and Iran's recent exchange of fire is threatening the truce in the Middle East. And, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is …

2026-06-09

Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ | First Thing

Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s cease…

2026-06-09

Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other

The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations.…

2026-06-09

Video: Israel claims strike on Iranian petrochemical complex

Video shows plumes of smoke rising from Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex in Iran’s Khuzestan Province on Monday.…

2026-06-09

Smoke rises in illegal Israeli settlement after Iranian missile attack

Smoke was seen in an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank after Iran launched launched missiles.…

2026-06-09

North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.…

2026-06-09

Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’

Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trendsPope Leo XIV has used a landmark address to th…

2026-06-09

Texas-bound jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic

Texas-bound private jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic.…

2026-06-09

Will Iran give up on ceasefire talks as strait of Hormuz blockade continues?

Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see ‘no turning back’Middle East crisis – live updatesIran’s rever…

2026-06-09

Meta to take legal action against Israeli spyware company NSO

WhatsApp disrupted phishing attempts linked to NSO, blacklisted by the US for security concerns.…

2026-06-09

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.…

2026-06-09