Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Lebanese Civil Defence try to put out a fire in a building after it was hit by an Israeli air strike. Reuters.
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What is the goal of Israel’s new war in Lebanon?

With southern areas under threat of occupation, Lebanese government and Hezbollah have few options to deter invasion

A US attack aircraft prepares to launch from the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury. US Navy via Reuters.
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Who will endure the highest cost of the Iran war?

What happens if Iranian Kurdish groups enter the conflict?

How far will the conflict expand across the Middle East?

Egypt

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Al Ain on Sunday. Photo: Egypt's Foreign Ministry.

Gulf Arab states have not sought Cairo's help to fend off Iranian attacks, Egyptian minister says

Whole region is close to 'exploding', Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warns after tour of war-affected countries

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Mystery of no Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships three weeks into Iran war

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El Sisi defends government's handling of Egypt's economy after oil price hike

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El Sisi: Iran war places the Middle East at a 'historical crossroads'

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Lebanon

Rescue workers clear rubble from a building destroyed by an Israeli strike in the Bashura neighborhood of central Beirut, Lebanon, 18 March 2026. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, more than 912 people have been killed and 2,221 others injured in airstrikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in southern Lebanon since renewed hostilities began. The Israeli military stated that it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH
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DispatchIsraeli strikes on central Beirut bring death and displacement but no clear targets

At least 12 people killed in a day in attacks on central Beirut, as bombing becomes almost routine

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AnalysisSyria stays out of Iran war but keeps eye on later gains

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US envoy Tom Barrack backs Lebanon’s push for direct talks with Israel

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Israel destroys bridges in Lebanon after air strikes hit central Beirut

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