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Iran reports strikes on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas amid US escalation
Iranian officials say close to a dozen projectiles have struck Qeshm Island, with explosions reported across the strategically important island. State media says military sites in…
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart | The Bottom Line
Neither Iran nor the United States seems able to deliver a “knockout blow at an acceptable price” to the other side, and both know “they have no choice other than engaging in dipl…
Qatar’s former emir remembered as ‘a man of vision and courage’ | AJ #shorts
US diplomat Adam Ereli remembers Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as a personable and charismatic leader with ‘tremendous vision and courage,’ reflecting on h…
Iran says almost a dozen ‘enemy projectiles’ targeted Qeshm Island |AJ #shorts
New explosions have been heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island as the US carries out a fifth wave of strikes since a ceasefire agreement was signed three weeks ago. Iranian state…
Afghans leave Pakistan as deportation deadline expires amid crackdown on undocumented migrants
Pakistan has intensified deportations of Afghan nationals after a government deadline for undocumented migrants passed, citing worsening security conditions. Thousands of families…
Israeli forces kill at least seven Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
Israeli air strikes have hit multiple sites across the Gaza Strip, including a workshop on Al Sina'a Street struck twice in one day, killing at least seven Palestinians. Among the…
Friends turned foes: The split reshaping Senegal | Talk to Al Jazeera
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal's National Assembly, reflects on his fractured alliance with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the constitutional standoff dividing the country'…
Anti-migrant display set alight in Northern Ireland bonfire
The flags of Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Somalia were draped over a huge bonfire tower before it was set alight in Northern Ireland. Police have arrested a man over the ‘hate disp…
How will Qatar's Father Emir be remembered? | Inside Story
The man known in Qatar as the father emir has died at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled from 1995 until 2013, when he stepped aside voluntarily and transferre…
Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure? | UpFront
Just weeks after signing a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, US President Donald Trump declared that their conflict was over, but that US negotiators…
Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose 18 years as emir reshaped Qatar into a global diplomatic, economic and …
Syria’s new parliament convenes for first time since Assad’s ouster | #AJ shorts
Syria’s new parliament has convened for the first time since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024, marking a key step in the country’s political transition under President Ahmed al-…
Qatar's father emir leaves lasting legacy in global sport
Qatar's late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built the country into a global sporting hub, culminating in the historic 2022 FIFA World Cup. His vision drove domestic…
How Chile’s earthquake engineering could help Venezuela rebuild after deadly quakes
Chile, home to some of the world’s most powerful earthquakes, has spent decades refining construction techniques that prevent buildings from collapsing during major seismic events…
Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in Doha
Funeral prayers have been held for Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab Mosque in Doha. The late Emir, who died at the age of 74…
UK Christians protest for Church of England to recognise genocide in Gaza | AJ #shorts
Christians in the UK are urging the Church of England General Synod to pass a motion to formally engage with Kairos Palestine II, a document by Palestinian Christian leaders that …
Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad | AJ #shorts
Funeral prayers have been held for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at Qatar’s national mosque, attended by dignitaries, members of the ruling family and citize…
‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’
Professor Bader Al-Saif at Kuwait University has given his condolences for Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and explains what the late leader meant to Gulf co…
Seven tests of the American experiment | Al Jazeera Reels
As the United States turns 250, Al Jazeera Reels examines the promises and contradictions that shaped the country. Across seven stories, we explore the American Dream, cultural po…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31 | AJ #shorts
Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us o…
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous | AJ #shorts
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani as a compassionate and humble leader with a sharp sense of humour. Boyce s…
Sheikh Hamad built the Qatar the world knows today, says Adam Ereli
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Adam Ereli, former Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Qatar, paid tribute to the late Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, de…
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani's legacy in Palestine
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights throughout his rule. He visited Gaza in 2012, pledging $400 million for reconstruction, repeatedly co…
Qatar mourns former father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani | AJ #shorts
Qatar has announced the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, 74, whom the Amiri Diwan called a great national loss. Ruling from 1995–2013, he drove gas-fuelled …
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani laid the foundation for Qatar's crucial role as a global mediator. These are some of the landmark mediations from his reign. Subscribe to our cha…
Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza
This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza. The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as…
Russian Orthodox Church expands its influence across Africa amid war in Ukraine
Russia's influence in Africa is growing and the battle for hearts and minds is increasingly being fought through faith. The Russian Orthodox Church says more than 200 African pari…
IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps released a video of what they say were missiles launched by their naval forces in retaliation of US strikes. US-Iran tensions have been escalating…
Remembering Qatar’s Father Emir and Al Jazeera’s independent legacy
Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani launched Al Jazeera Media Network in 1996. Now widely regarded as the “godfather” of the channel, this was his speech marking…
Typhoon Bavi batters China, forcing nearly 2 million evacuations
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China. Nearly two million people were moved to safety ahead of its arrival overnight. The storm brou…