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Jerusalem Daily: Israeli strikes devastate Gaza | #ajshorts
Israeli air strikes have killed and injured dozens across Gaza, as Israel’s foreign minister insists there's ‘no intention’ to expel Palestinians. More raids and arrests sweep the…
Philippines ferry fire leaves dozens missing off Coron coast
A ferry carrying 134 people from Manila has caught fire off the coast of Coron in the Philippines, leaving dozens missing. The vessel was engulfed in flames following a sudden exp…
Reporting under gunfire in the occupied West Bank | The Listening Post #shorts
“Whenever I go out into the field [to report], my feeling is I may not return…I look at my daughter as if it is the last time that I’ll see her.” – Journalist Ameed Shehade on wha…
Why Yemen’s Mocka port matters for global trade and the Red Sea
Yemen’s port city of Mocka is at the centre of a battle with major strategic implications for the Red Sea and global trade. Al Jazeera 's Perry Wilton explains why control of Mock…
Why Houthi control of Mocha matters for Red Sea security
The Houthi seizure of the port city of Mokha in Yemen could have major implications for maritime security in the Red Sea. Al Jazeera anchor speaks with analyst Rashid Al Mohannadi…
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
Protesters have gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok to protest against offensive behaviour by Israeli tourists, and alleged inappropriate land acquisition strategies. …
Pakistan warns of response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. For…
Houthis advance along Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast | AJ #shorts
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are rapidly advancing along the Red Sea coast threatening to gain more leverage over the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most i…
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's salary rises to $2.8m after public service pay review
Singapore's government has approved a significant pay rise for ministers, pushing Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual salary to $2.8m – nearly four times that of the next best-p…
The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him?
US President Trump is headlining both nights of the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention. Even though delegates aren’t voting on anything, the RNC midterm convention serves …
Protesters Urge Seoul to Reject US Call on Hormuz Mission
In Seoul, demonstrators urge the Lee Jae Myung government to reject US calls for a South Korean military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, warning against joining a “war of aggr…
Houthis seize Yemen's strategic port city of Mocha along Red Sea coast
Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis have seized the strategic port city of Mocha on the Red Sea coast, less than 80 kilometres from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Fighting between the Iran-bac…
Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters
Calls are growing for an independent investigation into ICE after agents were filmed attacking protesters who were trying to prevent arrests in a residential area in Frederick. IC…
Burundian Migrants Camp Outside Embassy After Kenya Papers Order
Outside the Burundian embassy in Nairobi, thousands of migrants wait for days with their belongings after a Kenyan government directive tells them to get documented or go home. Ma…
World’s Cheapest Fuel Leaves Libya Short as Smugglers Cash In
Libya holds Africa’s largest crude reserves but imports most of its fuel and sells it at less than three cents a litre, the cheapest price in the world. The subsidy keeps official…
Trump's populist promises may hurt Republicans in midterms, says analyst
US President Donald Trump is promising every American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress. Professor Natasha Lindstaedt of the University of Essex told Al Jazeera…
BREAKING: Houthis seize strategic city of Mocha in Yemen
The Houthis have seized the strategic city of Mocha in a victory against the internationally recognised Yemeni government forces west of Taiz. In an Interveiw with Al Jazeera, Hus…
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests in The Gambia have turned violent after months of power outages that have disrupted essential public services like water supplies during the hot season. Demonstrators are…
Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines | AJ #shorts
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan. 43 people were rescued after the ferry caught fire. But at least five…
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia may signal shortage of long-range weapons, analyst says
Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia have continued for a second consecutive day, as Saudi-backed air strikes hit four areas in Yemen, including Taiz and Hodeidah. In an interv…
Syria Kurdish forces integration: Future for female YPJ remains uncertain
For 15 years, Kurdish women of the YPJ fought on Syria’s front lines, notably against ISIL. Now they’re told by the government that Syrian society “isn’t ready” for women in the a…
Trump Offers “Dividend” Cash Pledge to Energise Republican Base
Donald Trump comes to Dallas to energise Republicans as they face poor polling and tight races across the country. On stage, he touts his record, jokes about renaming the Strait o…
US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
In Quito, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets President Daniel Noboa as Washington deepens security ties with Ecuador against drug trafficking groups. Rubio pledges $45m in ex…
Protesters shut down UN IOM headquarters in Tripoli, Libya | AJ #shorts
The United Nations International Organisation for Migration headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters. This follows months of calls against undocumented m…
Ukrainian drones strike Russian Caspian Sea port in Dagestan
Fires and explosions were seen in Russia’s Dagestan after a Ukrainian drone attack. Local reports said blasts occurred near Makhachkala’s Caspian Sea port, while air defences were…
Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate | AJ Shorts
During a speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of the H…
Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base? | AJ #shorts
Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks. The Islamic Republic sees the base as a legitimate target in the war because it…
Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan, a popular tourist destination. At least five people have died and 87 remain unaccounted for. M…
Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo | AJ Shorts
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display and a starting price of $1,999. The launch is the first major product ev…
UN honours Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The United Nations General Assembly has held a special session in tribute to the memory of Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died in July. Diplomats reme…