Escalating missile exchanges between Israel and Iran have revived debate over the legality of cluster munitions. Experts say their use is not automatically banned but must comply with international law principles protecting civilians.

Hashomer Hachadash is raising funds to install at least 100 bomb shelters in exposed agricultural areas during the war with Iran. The group says the effort is essential to protect farmers, enable volunteer support, and safeguard food production.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa voiced support for Lebanon's push to disarm Hezbollah. He also said Syria has strengthened border defenses to prevent the conflict from spreading.

Airline stocks slumped and airfares surged after oil prices jumped above $105 a barrel amid the United States and Israeli war with Iran. Rising fuel costs, mass cancellations, and constrained airspace are raising fears of a prolonged global travel downturn.

Donald Trump has called on Australia to grant asylum to members of Iran's women's soccer team, warning they could face danger if sent home. Reports say several players are seeking protection in Australia amid safety concerns.

More than 100 pieces of Iranian missile and drone debris have fallen in West Bank towns, injuring two people and damaging property. Palestinian police are working to secure and clear the affected sites.

The European Union’s top diplomat called for a 2024 ceasefire to be upheld to prevent Lebanon from sliding into chaos. She urged Israel to halt operations and pressed Hezbollah to disarm and stop attacks.

Despite rising tensions after United States strikes on Iran, experts say the odds of reinstating a military draft are extremely low. Political resistance, military preference for professional forces, and legal hurdles make conscription unlikely.

Eleven Syrian workers were injured in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon while unloading goods at a farm. The attack came amid intensified Israeli air raids that have caused hundreds of casualties across Lebanon since March.

Australia will grant asylum to some Iranian women's football players after they declined to sing their national anthem during a visit abroad. Others may return to Iran out of concern for their families' safety, according to President Donald Trump.

Pakistan Navy has launched an operation to escort merchant vessels and protect energy shipments amid Middle East tensions. The move follows disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp rise in global oil prices.

The United States has ordered a mandatory evacuation of non-essential embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions with Iran. The move follows recent strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region.