Israel’s Destruction of Southern Lebanon Intensified After the Cease-Fire

Much of Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon has been leveled, according to a Times analysis, and the majority has been destroyed by Israel since the April truce.

World’s Energy Order Tested Again as Iran War’s Reach Extends Further

“We are entering an age of prolonged insecurity,” one former U.S. energy official said of what have become chronic threats on the Middle East’s energy core.

Iran Offers to Mediate Between Its Houthi Allies and Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk Flooded Republican Groups With $276 Million in Rescue Mission for G.O.P.

He has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in U.S. political history.

The Taliban Are Using Europe’s Fear of Migrants to Their Advantage

European nations that condemn the Taliban government for its human rights record are seeking its help to deport refugees back to Afghanistan.

Investigation Into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on an Australian Mosque

Emirati investigators said the co-pilot accused of attacking a captain on a flight to Israel drifted toward extremism during his time as a student in Australia.