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Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff
NewsFeedColombia’s election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda. The night was marked by mutual accusations, with Cepeda calling for verification of results and De la Espriella celebrating his...
Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port
NewsFeedAt least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe at Gaza’s seaport. Witnesses said people had gathered there to escape the heat and enjoy a public holiday, as attacks continue despite an October...
Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump’s attacks
Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a ‘stress test’ like other institutions in the current era. Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Former US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned against the politicisation of monetary policy amid President...
Sheinbaum accuses US of ‘interference’ amid probe of Mexican officials
NewsFeedMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico’s internal affairs after US authorities sought the arrest and extradition of 10 current and former Mexican officials over alleged drug trafficking links.Published On 1...
US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China
Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime. Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026The United States has issued a notice affirming its restrictions on shipments of semiconductors to subsidiaries of...
‘Before, the land sustained us’: Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth?
Bembou Silaty, Guinea – Mamadou Aliou walks through the small village of Bembou Silaty in northwestern Guinea carrying an irresolvable contradiction.The 38-year-old works in the environmental health and safety department for a bauxite mining company, yet he is also an...
Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls
NewsFeedColombia’s presidential election is headed to a runoff on June 21. Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda. Professor Jorge Restrepo describes de la Espriella’s rise in the polls as a punishment vote against...
Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages
NewsFeedCuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages and a deepening economic crisis. Officials say young children, pregnant women and paediatric facilities will be prioritised.Published On 1 Jun 20261...
Iran war live: Israel’s expanding invasion of Lebanon draws global alarm
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, as Iran says talks with US continue. Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on...
US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery
The United States Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated a rule allowing an abortion pill to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed through the mail, lifting a judicial ban that narrowed access to the medication nationwide.Justice Samuel Alito issued an...
Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass. Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026A long-running border dispute between Nepal and India has flared up after New Delhi announced the resumption of a...
Captain warns ‘no ship will be a hero’ by risking Hormuz transit
NewsFeedRaman Kapoor, an Indian oil tanker captain stranded in the Gulf, says no vessel will attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety, despite the announcement of a US evacuation plan for ships stranded by the war.Published On 4 May 20264 May...
Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?Is the rise of prediction markets unstoppable? Companies like Polymarket and Kalshi have boomed and so have the controversies that surround them. US Senators...
GameStop targets eBay with unsolicited $56bn acquisition offer
By AP and ReutersPublished On 4 May 20264 May 2026GameStop made an unsolicited $56bn bid to acquire e-commerce giant eBay—a company with a market value nearly four times higher—as the video game retailer seeks to boost profitability.eBay confirmed the offer on Monday...
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Israel intensifies airstrikesRead moreAl Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest on continued fighting in southern Lebanon.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship, the Touska, to Pakistan, in what Islamabad describes as a “confidence-building measure” during tension in the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman, Captain Tim...
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
For the past three years, reports of wartime atrocities and dire humanitarian crises have been making the headlines from Sudan. Now, satellite imagery shows the extent of the damage to the country’s agriculture and industrial sectors.An Al Jazeera digital...
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
“I have all the cards,” posted the White House on its X account on Sunday, alongside an image of President Donald Trump holding playing cards from the Uno game, in a message appearing to signal Washington’s confidence in its ongoing war on Iran.Uno is a card game in...
India loses its last left-wing government after five decades
Bengaluru, India – In the sultry August heat of 2007, India’s government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was sweating over the future of negotiations with the United States over a landmark nuclear deal. The proposed agreement aimed to ease access to nuclear fuel...
Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
NewsFeedEuropean leaders have gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks. The meetings come as a signal of Armenia’s deepening ties with the EU, raising questions over its long-standing alignment with...
Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is set to win two of four crucial state elections, expand its influence and weaken its key rival halfway into his third term in office.Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expected to return to power in the eastern state...
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