The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.
Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.
Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.
Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.
Women killed, 13 injured when debris from a missile, or possibly a cluster bomblet, hit a beauty salon near Hebron.
Foreign minister warns Iran that regional neighbours have 'significant' capabilities with which to respond to attacks.
Iranian strikes on Gulf energy come after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield and navy assets in the north.
Brazilian police say that raid in Rio de Janeiro targeted a leader of Red Command, a powerful criminal group.