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Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro's signature policy.

US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

The nearly $1.8bn fund stemmed from a recent IRS settlement with Donald Trump over his leaked tax records.

PSG vs Arsenal: Champions League final – teams, start time, lineups

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

PSG seek to defend the title they won for the first time, while Arsenal hope for first Champions League trophy lift.

Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel's leaders continue to hint at annexation and ethnic cleansing.

Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.

Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.

Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.

QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China's rise.

Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.

Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.

Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.

Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas

UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.

World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.

French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Foreign minister asserts abuse against French nationals likely to amount to criminal offences if proven.

Australian court sets August date for ‘mushroom murderer’ appeal hearing

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.

‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

A digital register of land ownership in the West Bank is seen as an escalation of Israel's occupation.

WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.

US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly covers Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enriched uranium limits.

Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 0♥ 0💬 0

The plan to send Ebola-exposed US nationals to Kenya, which has no known cases of the virus, has provoked a backlash.

How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

A generation of nuclear ambition shaped the Islamic republic. Its end could undo the damage.

A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.

Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.

South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.

NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 0♥ 0💬 0

The incident adds to concern that Moscow's war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.

Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.

Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.

How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.

What’s happening on Iran war day 91 as US, Iran near 60-day deal

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishMay 29, 2026👁 1♥ 0💬 0

US and Iran near a 60-day MoU aimed at reopening the Hormuz strait with talks slated on nuclear and other differences.