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The spectacle and symbolism of Khamenei’s funeral | The Listening Post
Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies. The ceasefire collapsed just days after mil…

Israeli firms monopolise trade in Gaza and occupied West Bank
Israeli companies make millions of dollars from trade in Gaza and much of the occupied West Bank by monopolising their supply chains. Palestinian companies recently petitioned Isr…

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. He ruled for 18 years, reshaping the country's domestic and global footprint. Al Jazeera’s Mohamme…

US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
US Central Command says it carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting about 140 military sites, including missile and drone sites. The strikes followed…

South Korean teachers seek protection as Child Welfare Act fuels safety crisis
Teachers in South Korea have launched a petition, calling on the government to protect them in the classroom. They say laws passed after mass protests two years ago didn't go far …

IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
The IRGC has promised a “crushing response” to any further US attacks on its territory. It follows a third round of US strikes on Iran in a week, which was met with retaliatory st…

Three injured, including a child, in Qatar after interception of Iranian strikes
Iran has carried out strikes on Gulf countries. Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain say they intercepted missiles and drones. Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) says …

‘Bandar Abbas could look like Gaza’ as analyst warns major US-Iran escalation
Kenneth Katzman is a Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center and a former senior analyst on Iran with the US Congressional Research Service. He says Iran and the US are heading for a m…

Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan said. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny,…

US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz | AJ Shorts
US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week. Those strikes came after Iran’s IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Mike Hanna has the details from Wash…

Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences? | AJ #shorts
The Indian government has defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's continued refusal to hold press conferences, after a New Zealand reporter questioned Modi’s avoidance of the medi…

Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes | #ajshorts
Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar, including Al Udeid Air Base. Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic reports from Doha where e…

England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway | #ajshorts
England fans erupted with joy at a London watch party after Jude Bellingham's two goals secured a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. Supporte…

Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain
Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain Missile alerts sound across Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE as regional tensions escalate following Iranian t…

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state | #ajshorts
Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. Authorities say eight suspected kidnappers have been arreste…

Analysis: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz
Analysis: US Media says IRGC missile struck commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz A US official says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a missile at a commercia…

Breaking: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz
The United States says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran after an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes w…

Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation | AJ Shorts
Regional mediators are stepping up efforts to prevent further escalation between Iran and the US. Qatar held talks in Tehran, while Oman is proposing a plan to manage shipping thr…

Indian tourists killed after speedboat capsizes in Vietnam | AJ #shorts
Fifteen Indian tourists have died after their speedboat capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. Twenty-one people were rescued. The cause is under investigation. Subscribe to our …

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed amid rising US tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, after firing a warning shot at a commercial vessel they said was using an unappr…

Breaking : Iran's Revolutionary Guards declare Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) say they have closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice after firing a warning shot at a commercial vessel they said was using an unappro…

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy seeks to ease tensions
Iranian and Omani officials have met in Muscat to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to reduce tensions following recent exchanges between Iran and the United St…

Police continue hunt for killer of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police in the UK are continuing their investigation into the killing of former government minister Ann Widdecombe after releasing an initial suspect. Tributes have been left by lo…

Gaza’s aid truck drivers protest the killing of their colleagues
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AI for Good Summit: How artificial intelligence is tackling global challenges
The AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva brings together innovators, policymakers, and technology leaders to explore how artificial intelligence can improve lives. The event showca…

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,333 as families search rubble for loved ones
Venezuela's government says the official death toll from last month's earthquakes has risen to 4,333. Thousands more people are still unaccounted for. Al Jazeera been visiting som…

Russian strike kills at least 5 and wounds 30 others in Ukraine’s Sumy | #AJ shorts
Two Russian glide bombs struck a crowded area of Sumy, killing at least 5 people and wounding 17 others, according to Ukraine’s emergency service. Subscribe to our channel: http:/…

Gaza’s aid truck drivers protest the killing of their colleagues
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US Rep Ro Khanna speaks out about being harassed by Israeli settlers
US Congressman Ro Khanna says Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles detained his delegation while touring Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli milit…

UK police investigate murder of politician Ann Widdecombe | AJ #shorts
Politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home with serious injuries, with police confirming a murder investigation is underway. Politicians from across the political spectr…