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Indonesian currency slides: Inflation makes it harder for people to afford food
Indonesia’s currency has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, with one dollar now exceeding 18,000 rupiah. The decline marks a sharp drop from earlier this year and place…
Syria Captagon crisis escalates: Authorities seize 25 million pills in largest bust
Syria’s anti-narcotics forces raid homes in Aleppo targeting Captagon networks linked to the former regime’s drug trade legacy. Authorities say production has declined but traffic…
US-Iran Talks at Risk as Lebanon Tensions Escalate
Andrea Dessì says US-Iran talks remain fragile despite a temporary ceasefire. He warns that tensions in Lebanon, Hezbollah’s rejection of the proposal, and ongoing regional instab…
Lebanon Crisis Deepens as Iran Influence, Hezbollah Role and Israeli Strikes Escalate
Lebanese MP Najat Aoun Saliba, speaking from Beirut, says Iran’s influence over Hezbollah undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty amid ceasefire talks. She also highlights ongoing Israel…
Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project | AJ #shorts
Thousands of people have been protesting in Albania’s capital against a $5 billion luxury resort project backed by the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Subscribe to our ch…
Haaland's hometown: Bryne celebrates Norway's star striker
A small Norwegian town, Bryne, has produced global football star Erling Haaland, whose development reflects a culture of hard work and discipline. As Norway prepares for its first…
Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036 | AJ #shorts
Russian president Vladimir Putin responded coyly to a question from a journalist on whether he will remain in power until 2036, insisting that it was too early to consider. The 73…
German support divided: Team's decline turns some fans away
Julian Nagelsmann leads a rebuilding German national team as they prepare for the World Cup, facing high expectations after recent early exits. While success remains the goal, som…
Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility
A huge fireball was captured on video in Mexico where an explosion at a gas facility triggered a fire and several further blasts. About 2,000 people were evacuated from homes and …
Iran war fallout hits tourism: Berlin tourism sector is experiencing a decline
Tourism in Berlin is being indirectly affected by the Iran–Israel war, with fewer visitors due to higher prices and global insecurity. Berlin officials say concerns over costs and…
UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
Palestine’s ambassador to the United Nations was backed by envoys from the Arab Group and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation as he called on the US president to stop what the…
Israeli strikes on Lebanon: At least 12 people injured in tyre attack
Israeli airstrikes in Tyre, southern Lebanon wounded at least 12 civilians near Jabal Amel Hospital and a bank. Artillery also hit nearby areas in Nabatieh, causing damage and cas…
Hezbollah's evolving tactics: Thermal drones deployed against Israeli forces
Hezbollah appears to have added thermal drones to its arsenal in its fight against Israel. It's also recently started using fibre-optic explosive drones to hit Israeli troops. Al …
US 'terror' designation of Brazil gangs: decision sparks controversy ahead of elections
A decision by the US to classify two of Brazil's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations takes effect on Friday. President Lula da Silva has criticised the move and it's…
Boosting US coal industry: Trump says initiative will bring down energy costs
US President Donald Trump has announced federal funding worth $700 million for coal projects to clamp down on soaring energy costs. He's invoking a law dating back to the Cold War…
Iraq begins push to fold armed factions into the state
Iraq has begun integrating Saraya al-Salam into state security forces, as Baghdad pushes to bring armed factions under state control. The move follows increased US pressure to dis…
UK stabbing protests: Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of causing division
The British Prime Minister has met the family of a white teenager whose killing in December led to a public outcry. Henry Nowak was killed by a Sikh man who claimed that he'd been…
Mount Everest guide found: Missing Sherpa crawled into base camp after a week
In Nepal, a mountain guide from the Sherpa ethnic group has been found alive after disappearing on the slopes of Mount Everest. Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days without food o…
Israeli strike on Gaza apartments kills nine Palestinians
An Israeli attack on four residential apartments in Gaza City killed nine Palestinians, including an entire family, and injured dozens. Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from the…
South Africa anti-migrant protests: Government to send envoys over xenophobic attacks
South Africa says it will dispatch envoys across Africa and to other parts of the world, following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. Protest…
Iran believes it has upper hand in US talks, seeks major concessions : Analysis
Jason Campbell is a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. He says Iranian officials believe they're in a strong position to force major concessions from the US. Subscribe to…
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah rejects Washington-brokered framework
Lebanon’s president says a comprehensive ceasefire could be within reach, following difficult negotiations backed by the US. But Hezbollah is rejecting the proposed framework, cal…
Venezuelans flood Caracas streets, demanding free elections.
Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas to demand free presidential and parliamentary elections as interim president Delcy R…
Trump says Iran ‘not like Venezuela’
Trump says he considered a US operation to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium but ruled it out, saying Iran is “not like Venezuela” and that he did not want a “Jimmy Carter” moment.…
St Petersburg economic forum: Russia's Davos conference under way
President Putin was speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum—dubbed Russia’s Davos. The forum's opening this year took place against the backdrop of burning oil terminals aft…
Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the “right thing”. At least two people were killed this week in protests agai…
Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?
Colombia’s far-right, pro-Trump candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, is in the lead after Colombia’s first round of elections. If he wins the June 21 runoff against left-wing Sena…
Lebanon latest: Hezbollah rejects US plan as Israel continues attacks | AJ #shorts
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon where a new diplomatic push has done little to quell the violence. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJ…
Trump says ‘progress made’ in Lebanon
The US president says, “It would be really nice if Lebanon could have some peace.” “Lebanon has been under attack for so many years and always like an underdog, and it would be re…
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah has condemned a US-brokered ceasefire framework accepted by Israel and Lebanon, describing it as harmful to Lebanon's interests. The plan would establish Lebanese army-c…