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Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire framework in US-led talks
The US announced a ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon, which includes expanded Lebanese army control and a halt to Hezbollah attacks. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo explai…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man at separation wall while trying to reach work in Israel
Israeli forces shot and killed Imad Shtayyeh, 28, as he attempted to cross the separation wall into Israel to find work, having lost his livelihood after shutting his chicken stal…
US House of Representatives votes to block further war on Iran | AJ #shorts
This is the moment the Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to reign in President Donald Trump’s ability to keep attacking Iran, unless Congress declares…
Drought and water shortages deepen crisis in rural Afghanistan
Afghanistan's worsening drought is pushing farmers and families to the brink in Herat province, where falling water tables have forced some to dig wells more than 100 metres deep …
Lebanon seeks international presence as UNIFIL mandate nears its end
UN peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon are set to withdraw by the end of the year as UNIFIL's mandate expires, largely due to Israeli pressure accusing the force of failing to…
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
The White House teased the release of “alien” files. But Alien.gov turned out to be something very different, a website showcasing migrant arrests and pushing users to report susp…
Kim Jong Un’s suicide order for troops | 101 East #shorts
In April 2026, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed a “self-detonation” policy for troops sent to fight alongside Russia. Soldiers are expected to kill themselves rather than…
Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel | AJ #shorts
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul blamed Russia, but also admitted Germany's steadfas…
Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City | AJ Shorts
Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving widespread destruction. Footage from the scenes showed rescue efforts amid…
UK far right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak | AJ #shorts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain, after they argued his treatment by police was evidence o…
Albania development protests: Anger grows over Trump family-linked resort
A planned luxury resort project in Albania linked to the US president's son-in-law has been placed under an anti-corruption investigation. Prosecutors are looking into changes in …
Southampton stabbing protests: Far-right accuse police of anti-white racism
There have been confrontations between police and far-right protesters in the southern English city of Southampton. Demonstrators accuse the police of bias against white people. T…
US House passes war powers resolution: Four Republicans vote with Democrats opposing war
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from ordering more attacks on Iran without first seeking congressional approval. In an unus…
Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan | AJ Shorts
House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order to seize…
Hezbollah faces a new challenge in Lebanon: Disarmament push tests the group’s future
Hezbollah emerged out of war, occupation, targeted assassinations, and two major conflicts with Israel. Now, in 2026, it confronts a new challenge: a Lebanese state pushing for it…
US says Lebanon, Israel commit to ceasefire to end fighting
Lebanon and Israel have agreed on the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington. Importantly, Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese armed group battling …
Unrest in Chile: Protesters call for public cuts to be reversed
Police in Chile have used water cannon to disperse protesters in the capital Santiago. They're calling on Chile's President Jose Antionio Cast to reverse sweeping public cuts. Pro…
How social media changes the way we see war | All Hail the Military
We see war now as we see everything else - through a screen. Genocide, displacement and mass violence are livestreamed to our phones, tucked between cat videos and advertisements …
London activists try to erect statue of jailed Palestinian leader | AJ Shorts
Activists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened. Barghouti, sometimes referred to as the ‘Palestinian Mandela’, has…
St Petersburg economic forum: A Ukrainian drone hit the city hours before summit
Ukrainian drones struck the city of St. Petersburg, just hours before the opening of Russia's flagship International Economic Forum. The attacks briefly disrupted operations at th…
Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war between the US and Iran. Trump has been pressing Israel to…
Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport | AJ #shorts
Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport. The attack killed one person, injured dozens …
Strait of Hormuz will reopen as soon as MoU with Iran is signed: Trump
US President Donald Trump says that negotiations with Iran are going 'very well' and suggested that a deal could come as soon as the weekend. Speaking to reporters at the White Ho…
Attack at Kuwait airport: One person killed and dozens injured
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain were acts of 'self-defence' against US attacks. US bases were targeted and a strike on Kuwait's internati…
Ukraine attacks St Petersburg as Russia hosts its own 'Davos' | AJ #shorts
Ukraine launched a series of air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg late Tuesday night, hours before international guests gathered for the c…
Kuwait labels Iran attack ‘heinous aggression’ | #ajshorts
Kuwait’s defence ministry has labelled an attack on the country’s international airport as ‘heinous Iranian aggression’. One person was killed and dozens were injured after Irania…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group C explained
Here's a closer look at what we can expect from Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us…
Deadly fire rips through New Delhi hotel
A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals. People were seen jumping from windows as authorities tried to contain on…
Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup.
Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan will face off against the Netherlands in their f…
‘Brothers to rivals’: Senegal’s political breakup explained | AJ #shorts
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced a new government, but his ex-ally, Prime minister Ousmane Sonko, is boycotting it after their alliance collapsed dramatical…