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Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.

Last week, seven players and support staff sought asylum following the Women's Asian Cup tournament in Australia.

The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether any countries had agreed to send ships.

Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the ruling Taliban said.

Two attacks on US soil have left Americans shocked, with an uneasy sense of security.

Conflict in the Middle East means its 'just a matter of time', before an official announcement the two April Formula 1 rounds are cancelled, sources say.

The comments sparked criticism from some lawmakers, who accused him of caring only about rich people.

How does launching Operation Epic Fury square with the principles of a man who stated Trump's best foreign policy was not starting any wars?

Analysis: The US government doesn't simply want Americans to support the war; it wants to pump people up.

The war with Iran is threatening to disrupt Trump's economic agenda, sending stocks lower and pushing yields and the dollar higher.

The airline is set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns, affecting the travel plans of thousands. Audio

"Get ready for oil to be US$200 a barrel, because the oil price depends on regional security, which you have destabilised," an Iranian spokesperson said. Audio

Strategic oil reserves act as a cushion in case of economic shocks or disruptions - here is how and why they came about.