No Calm for Tehran’s Residents as Iran-Israel Fighting Resumes
As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again.
War and Armed Conflicts
A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers
Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.
Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran swiftly retaliated.
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed
Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.
What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.
Mali Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Seizes Key Cities
Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths.
Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
Gunfire and Explosions Erupt in Somalia’s Capital, Residents Say
Residents of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, said government forces fought militia groups and heard sounds of rocket-propelled grenades on Thursday. Some residents fled their homes to escape the violence. No information of casualties was immediately avai…
Latest Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Shows Little Sign of Taking Hold
The U.S.-brokered deal depends on Hezbollah halting its attacks first. But the leader of the Iran-backed group rejected those terms, and Israel said that its offensive would continue.
Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Gun battles erupted on Thursday, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed. Residents said it was the worst fighting in years.