Advances by opposition fighters raise questions over how Russia, Iran, Turkiye, Arab states and the US will respond.

Advances by opposition fighters raise questions over how Russia, Iran, Turkiye, Arab states and the US will respond.
The Lebanese group has signalled it is open to a ceasefire with Israel if terms are ‘suitable’.
Opinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight.
Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday and said its objectives have been achieved.
Some people who have criticised Israel for its actions in Gaza say they are labelled as anti-Semitic.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile attack, as Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence against women.
Israeli military issues evacuation orders ‘upending’ UN aid operations in the Strip.
Moscow has come under one of the largest drone attacks of the war.
A military mobilisation by renegade general Khalifa Haftar to the southwest is raising alarm in neighbouring countries.