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Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

The highest-ranking Syrian military official to be tried in Europe will appear in a Stockholm court on Monday for his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 during Syria's civil war.

Congressional leaders from both parties are grappling with the aftermath of Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel this past Saturday. While there is a consensus in condemning the attacks, there is a divide on how to proceed with additional funding for Israel in the wake of the escalating tensions.

Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.

Israel signals it will not immediately act alone, while US states it would not take part in any counter-offensive against Tehran

Foreign Secretary demands Tehran ‘de-escalate’ amid calls for Israel to show restraint

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The United States said Sunday it will not join any Israeli counterattack on Iran, with President Joe Biden warning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "think carefully" about any escalation.

After Iran’s unprecedented direct attack, the mood of many Israelis does not match the bellicose language from hardliners