Saturday, Mar 29

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire, escalating tensions and prompting international condemnation.

Friday, Mar 28

Palestinians in Gaza staged massive protests against Hamas, calling for an end to war and the militant group's 18-year rule amid ongoing hostilities with Israel.

Wednesday, Mar 26

U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels escalate in Yemen, amid retaliatory missile strikes on U.S. and Israeli targets, intensifying regional tensions.

Tuesday, Mar 25

Israel’s Defence Minister warns of annexing more Gaza territory if Hamas does not release hostages, amid escalating military operations and international mediation efforts.

Sunday, Mar 23

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least seven as tensions rise following rocket fire from the region, threatening an already fragile ceasefire.

Sunday, Mar 23

Amid escalating US military actions in Yemen, Iran's Supreme Leader declares the Houthis act on their own, not as proxies for Tehran.

Saturday, Mar 22

Khamenei claims Houthis operate autonomously as US airstrikes fail to deter missile attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea.

Thursday, Mar 20

M23 rebels capture the critical town of Walikale in eastern Congo, continuing their offensive despite international calls for a ceasefire.

Monday, Mar 17

Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a trailblazer in U.S. politics, dies at 87 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legacy of public service and women's advocacy.

Sunday, Mar 16

Hamas announces it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the remains of four others, depending on Israel's implementation of the truce.