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Israel's military said Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut.

The military said Hashem Safieddine was killed in a strike carried out three weeks ago in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Blinken will focus discussions on how to end the war, plans for the enclave after the fighting ends and how to improve humanitarian assistance.

On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.

A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.

Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.

The Israeli strikes hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut.

Joe Biden said more needed to be done to avoid a Middle East war, as Israel's military hit Beirut with new air strikes.

The intensifying Israeli bombardment has killed a string of top Hezbollah officials, including its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

At least 23 people were killed and 65 others injured on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, reported Xinhua, citing Lebanese military sources.

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) warned of "far-reaching and devastating consequences" if Israel's attacks escalate.

Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.

Israel said Fuad Shukr was Hezbollah's top military commander and advisor to leader Hassan Nasrallah for planning wartime operations.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the strike killed Fuad Shukr, who "has the blood of many Israelis on his hands.

Both Israel and heavily armed Hezbollah have appeared at pains to avoid a full-scale war since they began trading blows in October.

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.