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Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 2♥ 0💬 0

US military has significantly increased the scale of attacks on Iran in recent days as the Strait of Hormuz standoff boils over.

Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad in Doha

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, will be laid to rest at Lusail Cemetery in Doha.

UK Christians protest for Church of England to recognise genocide in Gaza

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

UK Christians are urging the Church of England General Synod to pass a motion to engage with Kairos Palelestine II

Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Funeral prayers have been held for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at Qatar’s national mosque.

‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’

Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Marc Lamont Hill challenges former United States diplomat Heino Klinck on the US-Israeli war in Iran.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 8♥ 0💬 0

Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.

United States at 250: Seven tests of the American experiment

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Seven stories test America’s promises of freedom, opportunity and power as the United States marks its 250th year.

UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.

Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

Cuba has often refused to accept deportations from the US. Where does that leave Cuban deportees under Trump?

Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Since a US-brokered ceasefire in October, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza.

What made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figure

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Graham was known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies.

FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

FIFA President Gianni Infantino considering a proposal to add a further 16 nations ahead of the World Cup in four years.

The architect of Qatari autonomy

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar safe by making it relevant.

Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 6♥ 0💬 0

Solar energy systems are a good alternative to help Yemenis access electricity but there are hidden dangers.

Friends turned foes: The split reshaping Senegal

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

Ousmane Sonko reveals what ended his political partnership with the president, sparking a constitutional standoff.

Marc Marquez dominates Germany MotoGP to close in on championship lead

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Reigning champion won his 10th German Grand Prix and moves to within 18 points of the riders' championship lead.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle, replaces PM Svyrydenko

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Yulia Svyrydenko to step down amid government shake-up aimed at prioritising foreign policy and security goals.

Pape Thiaw fired as Senegal coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Senegal part ways with their head coach after the national side's elimination from the tournament at the last-32 stage.

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy in Palestine

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani's legacy in Palestine

Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

The longtime US senator, an ally of President Trump, was an advocate for using US military force overseas.

How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 3♥ 0💬 0

Leader known as Qatar's father emir was able to redefine his nation's position on the political map of the Middle East.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations

FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the quarterfinals

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 6♥ 0💬 0

The quarterfinals are now behind us with plenty of key moments and incidents as the tournament enters the final four.

Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

British police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

Typhoon Bavi weakens to tropical storm as it slams into eastern China

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 6♥ 0💬 0

Storm the size of France expected to bring days of heavy rains and strong winds to eastern and northern provinces.

IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 5♥ 0💬 0

IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes

Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life

📡 Al JazeeraMiddle East in EnglishJul 12, 2026👁 4♥ 0💬 0

Sheikh Hamad's 18-year rule catapulted Qatar to prosperity and reshaped its domestic, regional and global footprint.