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Sudanese doctor keeps North Kordofan hospital running amid war
In Sudan, fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are intensifying drone strikes on the city of el-Obeid, in North Kordofan state. Medical workers face the challenge of treat…

US releases video of strikes on Iran
The US military has released video showing strikes across Iran on Wednesday, targeting what it said were coastal defense systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Horm…

Scope of the Israeli destruction in Lebanon revealed in satellite imagery
Israeli forces continue to systematically destroy civilian homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land in villages along Lebanon’s southern border. Israeli forces are occupying m…

Iranian civilians bear the brunt of escalating US-Iran strikes
The US and Iran have again traded tit-for-tat strikes, and civilians are increasingly bearing the brunt of the attacks. Missiles and bombs are being fired in the early hours of th…

Trump expresses rare gratitude as Iran releases detained American
US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the woman was now safely …

Argentina's Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup
Argentina players held up a banner declaring ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after beating England to reach the World Cup final. The message refers to the disputed Falkland Islands,…

Trump’s intelligence chief nominee won't say Biden won 2020 election
US President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the nation’s top intelligence official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Trump lost the 2020 election. During his Senate c…

Former US Ambassador says Iran miscalculated Trump’s resolve | AJ #shorts
Nightly strikes between the US and Iran have been the heaviest since the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement was signed a month ago. A former US ambassador tells Al Jazeer…

Iran launches strikes on Gulf nations even as its FM visits Qatar to pay respects
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Qatar to pay his country’s respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. Bahrain and Kuwait ha…

Iranian doctor says US strike damaged children’s cancer hospital | AJ #shorts
Iranians are inspecting the damage from days of US strikes on key cities in the country’s south and west. Residents say attacks have damaged ports and at least one hospital. Subsc…

Israel's assault on Gaza: Homes and neighbourhoods targeted in central Gaza
Israeli air strikes have hit central Gaza following a forced displacement order. A residential home was targeted in the al-Maghazi area. Separately, two people were injured after …

Sudan power station attack: Paramilitary RSF launches drone strike at facility
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have attacked a power station in the northern city of Al-Dabbah. The RSF drone strike led to a fire and a power outage in the city. The R…

Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win | AJ #shorts
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal match. The defending champions will take on Spain in Sunday’s …

Palestinian prisoner release: 12 prisoners have been freed by Israel
Twelve Palestinian prisoners have been reunited with their families in Gaza after they were released by Israel. The International Committee of the Red Cross helped to facilitate t…

Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario, as hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada. Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality am…

Trump seeks exit from unpopular war on Iran as US strikes continue: AJE correspondent
Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna joins live from Washington, DC. He says US forces have launched strikes against Iran for a fifth consecutive day, targeting sites linked to Iran's military…

Rohingya in Bangladesh: Aid agencies warn about conditions in refugee camps
Nearly a decade after fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a new threat—extreme weather. Heavy monsoon rains have triggered landslides and floods in Cox's Bazar, …

What DOGE saved, and what it cost | By the Numbers
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow u…

Russians turn to LPG conversions amid fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes
Russian motorists are increasingly converting their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries drive long que…

Pakistan-administered Kashmir protests turn deadly | #AJ shorts
At least seven people were killed after security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during demonstrations demanding reforms. The region fa…

Lebanon seeks Israeli withdrawal as Rome talks raise hopes but leave key issues unresolved
Lebanon and Israel have held a sixth round of US-mediated talks in Rome, focused on Israel's withdrawal from so-called "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. While both sides describe…

Trump’s Iran war gamble: Leverage or dangerous escalation? | This is America
This is America, and this is the White House. It's from here that President Donald Trump has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and has reimposed the blockade on Iranian ports…

Three weeks after Venezuela's earthquakes, survivors face an uncertain future
Three weeks after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue operations are winding down as authorities begin the long task of rebuilding shattered communities. Many familie…

10 years on from Turkiye’s failed coup attempt on Erdogan | AJ #shorts
10 years on from Turkiye’s July 15 coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh explains. Subscribe to our…

Pezeshkian vows Iran will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory
President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran will defend every inch of its territory, saying attempts to tear the country apart have failed. His remarks came during a ceremony honouring…

Unpaid health workers strike as DR Congo's Ebola outbreak accelerates
Healthcare workers battling the Democratic Republic of Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record have staged protests over months of unpaid wages, with staff in Bunia burni…

Ukraine strikes 20 Russian vessels | AJ #shorts
Ukraine released video of strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers and a tugboat, in a large-scale drone operation. Kyiv says it h…

Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes | #ajshorts
Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched a flurry of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa early Wednesday mornin…

The history of the US and Iraq’s complicated relationship | AJ Shorts
As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties, nearly a century of war, shifting alliances and foreign influence still shapes the relationship. Al Jazeer…

Protests in Paris, Gaza for release of Hussam Abu Safia | AJ #shorts
Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, who has been held in Israeli custody since December 2024. Demonstrators also cal…