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Drones, guns and machetes: How Sudan’s war is being fought
Drone usage in Sudan has been in the headlines lately, but have they really made that big a difference to how the war is fought? Al Jazeera’s Hala Saadani explains. Subscribe to o…
Saudi Arabia 'in a bind' as Houthis advance in Yemen, analyst says
Cyrus Schayegh, professor of international history and politics at the Geneva Graduate Institute, told Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia is "in a little bit in a panic" as it faces pre…
China tightens travel rules over sensitive technology and exports as US tech rivalry deepens
China has introduced sweeping travel restrictions on its citizens, including exit bans for those deemed to have endangered the country's "industrial security." The new rules, whic…
Russia may try to collapse Ukraine's energy grid, analyst says
Ukraine is facing a very worrying two to three months as winter approaches, with Russia continuing and intensifying air strikes on energy infrastructure. Samir Puri, a visiting le…
UN probe finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran
A new UN investigation says there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two air strikes on civilian sites in Iran in February, while also fin…
Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide | AJ #shorts
As journalists in Gaza continue documenting the war, camera repairman Mohammed Radwan keeps damaged equipment in use amid severe shortages of cameras, spare parts and electricity.…
Makeshift Gaza clinic helps war-wounded recover despite prosthetic shortages
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have suffered life-changing injuries during the war, with children among those most affected. The World Health Organisation says one in four peop…
Yemen’s Houthis and Iran: How deep is their alliance?
Yemen’s Houthi movement has expanded its reach along the western coast, striking Saudi energy infrastructure while Riyadh responds with airstrikes. Analysts say the group, rooted …
Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years | #AJ shorts
When Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his precious books from Syria’s former Assad regime, he didn’t know if he’d see them again. 15 years later, with the help…
Palestinians use radio to navigate Israeli occupation and pogroms
When will you get home? For Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, there is often no simple answer. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim explains how local radio updates help people navigat…
Syrian court sentences three over 2025 coastal mass killings
A Syrian military criminal court has sentenced three men over their roles in mass killings along Syria’s coast in March 2025, in the first major test of the new government’s effor…
Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?
As Washington debates how to regulate AI without falling behind China, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes. Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’…
Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike | AJ shorts
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead. In response, Trump is now threatening to end trade with cou…
US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and officials of the Palestinian Authority to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, for …
Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race | AJ #shorts
Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK. It took the 28-year-old Dutchman just 14 laps and 35 minutes to overta…
Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind
Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions. It’s just two years since the October 2024 tragedy in which catastrophic flood…
Germany’s push to turn Volkswagen plant into Israeli-backed defence hub
Germany is looking to revive struggling industries. In Lower Saxony, the regional government says it has secured a “new industrial future” for a car factory facing closure. It is …
Philippines’ Agatha Wong targets Asian Games wushu gold while studying medicine
Japan is gearing up to host the Asian Games in a few days. The ancient Chinese martial art of Wushu is one of the sports that will feature at the Games. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo me…
Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war | AJ #shorts
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from direct military involvement in the Saudi-led war. That’s according to US rep…
EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada
The European Union Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, says she wants to open the door to Canada to become the bloc's first associate member. It would bring Ottawa closer …
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in three years
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as it tries to bring down inflation. The Fed’s policy committee approved a 25 basis p…
US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’
The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’. Captain Tim Hawkins says Iran does not control the waterway an…
Gaza memorial in New York honours Palestinian children killed in Israel’s war
A memorial to the children of Gaza has been unveiled in New York. It stands across from the United Nations and is meant to draw attention to the war in Gaza and its youngest victi…
WFP funding cuts push Palestinians in West Bank deeper into debt
The World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that it will be forced to halve its assistance to the occupied West Bank, as it faces a funding shortfall. The United Nations agency says…
Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 40,000 bombs to Israel
Al Jazeera has spoken to White House officials about reports of a major arms sales deal with Israel. The proposed $2.8bn sale of heavy bombs could be the largest of its kind in ye…
Kosovo's ex-President Thaci found guilty of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years
A tribunal in the Hague has sentenced former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes. It dates back to the 1990s war of independence from Serbian contro…
CENTCOM spokesman says US military ‘strictly adheres to laws of armed conflict’
US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins has told Al Jazeera the US military is fully adhering to the laws of armed conflict in Iran, exclusively attacking “military targets” in its opera…
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers are frantically searching for survivors after a seven-story building collapse killed at least 20 people and trapped dozens more in Gaza. The apartment building had …
Russia and China warn against ‘weaponisation of space’ after US deployment
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Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage near al-Bab in northern Aleppo, searching for recyclable materials to make a living after 13 years of civil war …