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Biden works to limit conflict as Mideast edges closer to all-out war

Israeli officials have signalled they may not launch a huge attack on Iran.

Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock

Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.

After missile attack, Israel may be ready to risk all-out war with Iran

New York Times: Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct conflict.

Israel considers retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear sites

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to exact a “heavy price” from Iran for its missile attack.

Businesses navigate geopolitical risks amid global instability

Boardrooms focus on assessing and mitigating geopolitical risks.

Peters warns against retaliatory actions in aftermath of Iran strikes on Israel

'Maximum restraint and diplomatic solutions are essential.'

As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found

NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.

Iran's missile strike on Israel claims life of Palestinian in West Bank

A man in the West bank has been killed by Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Lebanon in crisis: Thousands flee as Israeli strikes escalate

Families flee airstrikes in Beirut, seeking shelter as hospitals overflow with casualties.

Israel celebrates Nasrallah's assassination, but warns of future risks

Nasrallah's death is a 'strategic victory', but concerns remain over Hezbollah's power.

Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah rockets heighten tensions ahead of US elections

US urges Israel and Hezbollah to cease fire as conflict intensifies amid UN assembly.

Netanyahu declares Israel has settled the score with Hezbollah's Nasrallah

Netanyahu claims continued strikes will aid in returning hostages home.

‘When’s it going to be my turn?’: Kiwi journalist’s terror as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut

'It was just bang after bang after bang, and the building shaking.'

Israel prepares for ground offensive in Lebanon as Biden warns of all-out war

Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah until displaced residents can return home.

Clark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failure

Winston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.

Israel's new strategy: siege on Hamas as civilians evacuate northern Gaza

Israel has faced fierce international criticism for its nearly one-year offensive.