![UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331931_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719453945_YoavGallantjpg.jpg)
US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review
Yoav Gallant warns that Israel could take Lebanon "back to the Stone Age" in war with Hezbollah but prefers the US-led diplomatic solution.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by Lebanon-based jeweller Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by Lebanon-based jeweller](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711440876_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by Lebanon-based jeweller
Global Royalty filed the suit, claiming that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had lied by saying that 44 pieces of jewellery.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to go on Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to go on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698724260_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to go on
Once intense Gaza fighting ends, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will deploy more forces along the northern border with Lebanon.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718940482_fireblazes.jpg)
Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats
Hezbollah's chief warned Israel of precision strikes, leaving many Lebanese resigned to preparing for escalation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718859113_SayyedHassan.jpg)
Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus
Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716456935_Palestinians.jpg)
Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war
Antony Blinken is set to visit Egypt and Israel and also aims to ensure that the war does not expand into Lebanon.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717573200_TBLebanesearmy.jpg)
Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says
The gunman fired shots at the US Embassy in Lebanon and was injured in an exchange of fire with the army.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Iran-Israel conflict: No urgent need to repatriate Malaysians in Iran, Lebanon, Jordan Iran-Israel conflict: No urgent need to repatriate Malaysians in Iran, Lebanon, Jordan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713604741_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Iran-Israel conflict: No urgent need to repatriate Malaysians in Iran, Lebanon, Jordan
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Wisma Putra is closely monitoring the situation of M'sians in these three countries.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76 Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713751050_TerryAndersonjpg.jpg)
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Konflik Iran-Israel: Pelajar Malaysia di Asia Barat selamat - Zambry Konflik Iran-Israel: Pelajar Malaysia di Asia Barat selamat - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707135914_ZambryAbdKadir.jpg)
Konflik Iran-Israel: Pelajar Malaysia di Asia Barat selamat - Zambry
Seramai 1,872 pelajar Malaysia berada di Jordan, Syria (37), Iran (8), manakala tiada pelajar Malaysia di Lebanon dan Iraq.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra said it is anticipated that there may be possible flight delays as operations gradually resume and adjust to the new protocols.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713076436_middleast.jpg)
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![What is Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel? What is Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712739939_tbHezbollah.jpg)
What is Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel?
Hostilities between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel have rumbled on in parallel to the Gaza war for more than six months.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![The war in Gaza risks pulling in Hezbollah and Lebanon The war in Gaza risks pulling in Hezbollah and Lebanon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702942974_Hezbollahmembers.jpg)
The war in Gaza risks pulling in Hezbollah and Lebanon
Hezbollah has deployed along the entire Lebanese-Israeli border, plunging southern Lebanon and northern Israel into a state of informal war.
Fri Apr 12 2024