The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Israel says it killed a commander of the Imam Hussein division in Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel.

Iran has launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, and the first (and only) US vice presidential debate is today.

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) Tuesday closed up +1.66 (+2.44%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) closed up +3.15 (+1.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday rallied sharply on escalating Middle East tensions that have the potential to disrupt oil supplies. Israel began a ground assault into Lebanon, and...

The region, and Western nations, will be hoping to see tensions simmer down, writes Chris Stevenson – but given the leaders involved, that may br a forlorn hope

Hezbollah has warned that the rockets that struck central Israel were only the beginning and that the militant group is waiting for invading forces to enter Lebanon to confront them

Oil prices rose by more than 4% as Israeli troops moved into Lebanon and Iran launched missiles on Israel

Editorial: With a ground offensive in Lebanon, and Iran firing missiles, the dangers are spiralling. A diplomatic, not military, solution is needed

About 200 ballistic missiles fired towards cities in Israel as the IDF invades southern Lebanon

Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life.