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Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
NewsFeedHundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike while on a rescue mission in southern Lebanon. Lebanon’s health ministry has accused Israel of deliberately targeting the medical workers.Published On 13 May...
As Trump readies to meet Xi, experts say he is ‘desperate for a win’
With the leaders of the United States and China set to meet this week, experts say this is the best time for President Xi Jinping to negotiate. The US is busy with wars in the Middle East, and President Donald Trump’s approval rating is cratering at home: he is...
Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back general election wins.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 13 May 202613 May 2026Philip Davis will hold onto his seat as prime minister of the Bahamas...
Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
The US state of Louisiana will hold several primary elections on Thursday, including for the United States Senate, the state’s Supreme Court, and a slate of local offices.Notably absent will be the primary, in which members of the Democratic and Republican parties...
Crowds gather in Tehran to send off Iran’s World Cup team
NewsFeedHuge crowds gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The new jersey of the Iranian national team, which will be worn in the World Cup competitions, was unveiled at the...
US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
The Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to the US.Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026Washington, DC – The United States has said it will waive costly visa bonds imposed by the administration of...
Five things you may not know about US-China ties
NewsFeedAs Donald Trump and Xi Jinping attend a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains five things you may not know about the ties connecting the world’s two biggest powers.Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026Click here to share on social...
Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The bill falls short, but vote shows cracks are starting to appear in Republican support for the US-Israel war on Iran.Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the United States Senate in voting to advance a bill to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to...
Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six
NewsFeedRussia has launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and hitting critical infrastructure in western regions near NATO borders. Zelenskyy says Moscow fired around 800 drones to overwhelm defences,drawing attention back...
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire
Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement. Published On 10 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Shipping remains at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, dampening hopes for a resolution...
Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
NewsFeedPolice pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage of 130 bolivars ($0.27) per month. Earlier this week, Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, promised ‘a responsible increase’ in salaries by May 1,...
Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s continuing attacks on Lebanon. Published On 10 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception
NewsFeedVideo shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, in a suspected drone interception following reports of an unidentified aircraft flying over the city. Earlier, Kuwait reported a drone attack. The IRGC insists Iran has...
Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia
The government of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has surged its tariffs on the neighbouring country of Colombia to 100 percent, effective May 1.On Thursday, Ecuador’s Ministry of Production issued a statement blasting Colombia for failing to adequately address...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’
NewsFeedIranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’ but will ‘not renounce legitimate rights’ in the face of threats from the US and Israel.Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Click here to share on...
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.By The Associated PressPublished On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Union leaders, retirees and public sector workers in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas have...
US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.Al Jazeera examines how a hastily brokered two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused a six‑week war without settling the question...
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
Ruling marks legal setback for administration’s efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.By The Associated PressPublished On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026A federal judge has blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from revoking legal...
Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing
Lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have called on former Attorney General Pam Bondi to address a committee probing how the government handled files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.On Thursday, Democrats on the House Oversight...
Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks
Beirut, Lebanon – As bombs rained down on Lebanon’s capital, hundreds of people rushed to the American University of Beirut (AUB) Hospital, many crying, many scared. Children were looking for their siblings or their parents, unsure if they were dead or alive.Israeli...
CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout
Senegal’s government alleged corruption at African football’s governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco.Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese...
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