Israeli strikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon have killed dozens of people after the militia group fired on Israel.
The market’s energy sector cushioned losses elsewhere, storming 5.5 per cent higher as the spot price of Brent crude oil leapt to as high as $US82.37 a barrel.
A large airbase used by Australian forces in the Middle East was reportedly hit by Iranian missile strikes, but Richard Marles insists all military personnel in the area are safe and accounted for.
An Australian influencer living in Dubai has been labelled ‘entitled' for a comment she made while filming herself watching Iranian missiles over the city’s skyscrapers.
The man circled the popular night‑spot area before getting out of his car with a rifle and opening fire in what is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Australia has ruled out participating in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East as key ally the UK offers up bases for the United States and Israel to continue their joint air attack on Iran.
‘Even if you are not travelling in or through the Middle East, your plans may still be affected,’ the Australian Government has warned those travelling anywhere overseas, including Europe.
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that will have significant implications for the nation.
Two of Dubai’s most famous hotels have been bombed and one the world’s biggest travel hubs remains under siege as Iran attacks neighbouring nations that play host to US and Israeli military targets.