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Qatar says Hormuz crisis needs diplomatic solution as global fallout grows
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari held his weekly media briefing, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, ongoing mediation efforts and the wider regional fallou…
Malaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warnings
Malaysia has begun returning around 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite warnings from the UN and rights groups that Myanmar remains unsafe for them. Subscribe to our …
When Africa and Asia united against colonialism
Global South countries tried to challenge the power of European nations in 1955, during the Bandung Conference in Indonesia. This latest Al Jazeera Originals documentary asks if t…
OpenAI cancels release of AI model GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its next-generation artificial intelligence model after safety testing raised concerns about its behaviour and ability to remain under …
UK Labour conference tests Andy Burnham’s popularity against economic reality
Britain’s governing Labour Party is holding its annual conference in Liverpool, with the cost of living emerging as the main concern for delegates and voters. Prime Minister Andy …
Israeli strike on Gaza City apartment kills Palestinian and wounds several
An Israeli attack on a residential building in Gaza City has killed at least one Palestinian and wounded several others, including children. The strike took place at about 4:30am,…
In appeal to the American people, IRGC says US must end its ‘war crimes’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been discussing what it calls a letter to the American people. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi laid out the message at a news…
US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections | AJ #shorts
The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like. Washington plans to keep up economic pressure on Tehran, but Al J…
Fighting between rival forces in Somalia’s Baidoa | AJ #shorts
There are reports of casualties in the Somali city of Baidoa where forces loyal to a former state president have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal government troo…
Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices | AJ #shorts
Thousands of public transport drivers in the Philippines begin a three-day strike over soaring fuel prices. Drivers say incomes are falling short of a living wage because of risin…
Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold | AJ #shorts
The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata which serves as the strategic southern entry point to the Tigray region. New clashes between …
Philippines transport workers launch two-day strike over rising fuel prices
Public transport workers in the Philippines have called a two-day strike over rising fuel prices. Organisers say at least 70,000 drivers and operators will take part. Protesters d…
OpenAI delays release of latest AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI is delaying the release of its next-generation model after researchers found critical safety issues during internal testing. GPT-6.1 Astra was due to be released next month…
Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown
Police in Northern Ireland blocked a Protestant Orange Order parade from marching through a Catholic community. That’s despite a court ruling allowing it to proceed. Thousands of …
Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour | AJ #shorts
Pope Leo XIV’s plane was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour. He is trying to rebuild trust in the Catholic Church after a 2021 report unc…
Madrid pensioner eviction sparks protests over Spain’s housing crisis
The eviction of an elderly woman from her childhood home in Madrid has sparked protests against Spain's growing housing crisis. Al Jazeera’s Cara Legg reports. Subscribe to our ch…
Iran’s link to RAF Fairford airbase incident remains 'speculation': Former US diplomat
Adam Ereli, a former deputy spokesman for the US State Department and a former Ambassador to Bahrain, says Iran is capable of a major incident like the one at the UK’s Fairford ai…
Inside Al Jazeera's UNGA coverage | AJ #shorts
Once a year, leaders from across the globe meet face-to-face at the UN General Assembly, and Al Jazeera’s journalists were there covering daily developments. Here’s a look at what…
Iran denies role in alleged plot on UK base used by US as suspects bailed
British police say five people have been released on bail after they were arrested for suspected terrorism and explosives offences near a RAF base in western England. They say the…
Fiery end for SpaceX Starship mission | AJ #shorts
Elon Musk’s SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time despite an unexpected engine shutdown mid-flight on Monday. But it exploded in a ball of fla…
UK: ‘Too soon’ to blame airbase plot on foreign state | AJ #shorts
Summary: UK’s Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said it was ‘too soon’ to blame a foreign state for a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Five British nationals were arrested on suspi…
Marco Rubio meets Saudi Arabia and Lebanese leaders on regional security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The talks centered on funding for Gulf reconstruction and maritim…
US official says ‘constructive’ Iran talks continue but nuclear issues delay deal
A US official has told Al Jazeera mediated talks with Iran are “positive and constructive”, but there'll be no deal unless nuclear issues are addressed. It comes as Iranian Foreig…
Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs and evictions, as demonstrations spread to Barcelona. Sp…
French police fire tear gas at migrants on beach
French police have used tear gas to disperse migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from France’s northern coast. In a separate incident, three people, includ…
‘Friendship pandas’ arrive in Atlanta, marking US-China relations moment | AJ #shorts
Two giant pandas from China have landed in the United States and are heading to Zoo Atlanta. Chinese President Xi Jinping described the prized giant pandas as "envoys of friendshi…
South Sudan calls for sanctions to be lifted at UNGA
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, South Sudan’s UN envoy Cecilia Adeng called for sanctions to be lifted, arguing they should serve clear objectives rather than replace politic…
2026 midterms: Two parties at war with themselves | The Listening Post #shorts
As democratic socialists continue to gain ground on the left and the MAGA civil war rages on on the right, can either party hope to contain the movements reshaping them? Watch Jos…
Slovenia’s U-turn towards Israel
Slovenian PM Janez Jansa met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. With Jansa back in office, Slovenia’s policy towards Palestine has changed …
US midterms 2026: Can the president’s party beat history? | This is America
Primary season is done, and the midterms are next. Since World War Two, the president's party has lost House seats in nearly every midterm. Delaware, one of the last states to vot…