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‘No chance’ Israel can dismantle Hezbollah in this campaign, analyst says
Yariv Oppenheimer, former director of Israeli peace group Peace Now, tells Al Jazeera there is “no chance” Israel can dismantle Hezbollah in this campaign or withdraw from Lebanon…
War on Iran: Drone strikes in Kuwait and Bahrain as peace talks falter
An Iranian drone strike on Kuwait’s airport has killed one person and injured dozens, threatening peace talks as the US and Iran trade blows. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan has the l…
World Cup 2026: Arab nations aim to build on historic Qatar 2022 run
A record eight Arab teams will compete at the upcoming World Cup, marking a historic moment for the region’s football presence on the global stage. From Qatar’s role as 2022 hosts…
Kuwait and Bahrain attacked as Iran launches missile and drone barrage | AJ#shorts
Kuwait and Bahrain have condemned an Iranian missile and drone attack, which Tehran says targeted US military facilities in the Gulf. A strike hit Kuwait’s airport, causing at lea…
Live theatre returns to Yemen's capital for the first time since 2015
Live theatre has returned to Sanaa for the first time since 2015, offering Yemenis a rare opportunity to experience performance arts after years of conflict. A five-day programme …
Qatar coach Lopetegui: We have earned the right to dream
Asian champions Qatar have qualified for the FIFA World Cup through the qualification process for the first time in the nation's history. Drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia…
South Africa faces unrest as residents demand jobs and migrants feel unsafe
Xenophobic tensions are rising in South Africa as anti-migrant groups pressure the government to expel undocumented foreigners, issuing a deadline of 30 June for those without val…
Massive blaze in Indonesia’s capital leaves hundreds of people homeless
More than 600 people have been left homeless after a fire swept through a densely populated neighbourhood in Kemayoran, central Jakarta. Hundreds of homes were destroyed in the bl…
Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup
Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup. Players filmed themselves dancing in the aisle of the plane and we…
Israeli drone hits vehicle in Khaldeh on Beirut's southern outskirts
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in Khaldeh on the southern outskirts of Beirut, hitting the main highway linking the Lebanese capital to southern Lebanon. The attack oc…
Hezbollah video shows attack on Israeli troops at Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Hezbollah has released drone video showing attacks targeting Israeli forces occupying Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Israeli troops seized the medieval fortress on May 31. S…
US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port | AJ #shorts
US Central Command has released video of it targeting a Botswana-flagged tanker that it says was en route to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf. The US military says the ship was vio…
Does FIFA apply its rules fairly? #DohaDebates
Does FIFA apply its rules fairly? #DohaDebates #AlJazeera #Football #Identity #Belonging #Sport #Athletes
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait as US launches strikes on Qeshm Island
Iran and the United States have exchanged fresh strikes across the Gulf, marking another escalation despite both sides insisting a ceasefire remains in place. Kuwait says its air …
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
A government ethics report reveals US President Donald Trump executed stock trades worth up to $750 million in 2026, including purchases in companies he publicly promoted. Al Jaze…
Outrage over UK police arrest video of dying student
Footage of police arresting a dying student has set off heated protests in the UK. Body camera footage shows police handcuffing 18-year old Henry Nowak, despite the victims’ pleas…
Teachers in northern Nigeria protest over abduction of 42 schoolchildren in Borno State
Teachers in northeastern Nigeria have taken to the streets of Maiduguri to demand the release of 42 schoolchildren abducted in Borno State last month. Around 1,000 members of the …
Kyiv residents seek shelter during renewed Russian attacks | AJ Shorts
Residents in Kyiv took shelter as Russian attacks continued into the daytime hours after overnight strikes filled shelters across the capital. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine goes d…
Accident on Kuwait motorway as Iranian missiles fly overhead | AJ #shorts
Video shows a car accident occurring on a road in Kuwait City as missiles flew overhead. Kuwait’s military said they intercepted incoming drones and missiles after Iran targeted U…
Ukraine: How drones devastated North Korean troops | 101 East #shorts
In late 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent nearly 15,000 soldiers to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Pyongyang was reportedly paid thousands of dollars per soldier, …
Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy | AJ #shorts
Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut, to appease the Trump Administration and ensure his own political surviva…
97% of cross-border projectiles came from Israeli military: UN data
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says nearly 97 percent of the projectiles it tracked between Lebanon and Israel on Tuesday were attributed to the Israeli military.…
US defends proposed Ebola facility in Kenya as part of wider outbreak response
The US Secretary of State is defending the proposed Ebola facility for Americans in Kenya. Marco Rubio says it's part of a broader response to the outbreak in Africa. He also says…
Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact | AJ Shorts
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years as negotiations over its future continue. The proposal comes amid an ongoing trade dispute w…
US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain | AJ #shorts
The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iran earlier launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite the ex…
Israeli strike on Tyre: Bombardment causes 'severe damage' to hospital
Israel's military has kept up its attacks across southern Lebanon, despite Donald Trump announcing an end to the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. On Monday, four people were…
Why women go to war | All Hail the Military
The image of the "fighter" often brings to mind a man, but women have always been present on and around the battlefield - in rebellion, defence and offence alike. Their contributi…
Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed | AJ #shorts
Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Al Jazeera's Naya Hejazi explains. Subscribe to our chann…
Kuwait drone and missile strikes: Military says it is responding to hostile attack
Kuwait’s army says its air defence systems are currently intercepting incoming missile and drone attacks. At the same time, Iranian media reports explosions heard in the area of Q…
Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre in Kenya | AJ #shorts
Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin through the streets to protest a proposed US quarantine facility. The site is set to house Americans exposed to the disease…