NEW YORK, Sept 26 — The United Nations (UN) Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as Lebanon's situation continues to deteriorate.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — Malaysians in Lebanon are advised to make immediate arrangements to leave the country voluntarily amid the deteriorating situation.

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Sept 21 — Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander and other senior figures in the Lebanese movement in an airstrike on Beirut on Friday, vowing to press on with a new military campaign until it is able to secure the area around the Lebanese border.

JERUSALEM, Sept 19 — The Israeli military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon today, shortly before the movement's leader was due to give a speech.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia clinched the Merdeka Football Tournament title for the 13th time with a 1-0 win over Lebanon in the final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here last night.

BEIRUT, Aug 6 — Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier three times over Beirut in less than 30 minutes today, leading to loud booms that sent people in the city running for cover just ahead of a speech by the head of the powerful Iran-backed group Hezbollah.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) is closely monitoring the development in Lebanon.

ANKARA, Aug 3 — Airlines from the United States, Europe and Asia have suspended flights to Israel and Lebanon, citing security concerns following recent developments in the Middle East.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Foreign Affairs Ministry (Wisma Putra) is in constant communication with the Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (MALBATT 850-11) in Lebanon amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — There is currently no urgent need to repatriate Malaysians from Lebanon, Jordan, and Iran following the Iran-Israel conflict, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The evacuation of Malaysians, including students in the Middle East, may not be necessary at this point of time as the situation remain stable and considered safe for travel, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysians in West Asia, namely Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon are reminded to continue to be vigilant and adhere to instructions of the local authorities following the reopening of airspace and resumption of flight operations in these four countries, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will discuss with the relevant parties any further actions following the conflict in the Middle East, including considering the repatriation of Malaysian students from the countries involved.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Malaysia is closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East following the recent Iran-Israel tensions to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in the region.

JERUSALEM, April 14 — Top Iranian commanders warned Israel today that it would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes.

PORT DICKSON, Oct 26 — Malaysia will wait for the United Nation’s (UN) decision on whether to send peacekeepers to Palestine, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Malbatt 850-10 team members involved in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon are safe despite the tense situation at the country's border following the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Malaysian government has decided that family members of its embassy staff in Beirut, Lebanon should return to Malaysia until the security situation improves, following the Israeli attack in southern Lebanon.

ANKARA, Oct 15 — Amnesty International on Saturday published evidence about the Israeli military’s use of white phosphorus in densely populated civilian areas in the Gaza Strip.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — As speculated, Lebanon has legally withdrawn from the 2023 Pestabola Merdeka competition, which is scheduled for October 13 to October 17 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.