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Israel-Iran conflict

Airline profits expected to halve in 2026 due to 70% increase in jet fuel prices: IATA

The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.
The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.

UN peacekeeper from Serbia killed in southern Lebanon

A UNIFIL vehicle patrolling the southern Lebanese border area of Marjayoun on May 11.
A UNIFIL vehicle patrolling the southern Lebanese border area of Marjayoun on May 11.

Iran has dealt enemies in Mid-East war a ‘decisive blow’, says supreme leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was injured in an Israeli air strike that killed his father.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was injured in an Israeli air strike that killed his father.

Iran says no progress in talks with US as Lebanon sees more clashes

A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.
A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after holding off Beirut attack

A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon.
A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon.

Iran studying deal to halt war as conflict hardens into stalemate

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.
People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.

US-Iran truce on the rocks over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon

Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon is derailing talks between Iran and Israel to end their three month-old conflict.
Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon is derailing talks between Iran and Israel to end their three month-old conflict.

Israel defence minister says ‘no calm in Beirut’ unless Hezbollah stops attacks

People fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut, on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.
People fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut, on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.

Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal

Residents fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.
Residents fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.

Iran says it does not trust US as Trump toughens peace terms

Protesters wave Iran’s flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Tehran on May 29, 2026.
Protesters wave Iran’s flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Tehran on May 29, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.