Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic’s Bear Gap?
Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor.
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The Horn of Africa needs reconciliation, not new borders
Recognising Somaliland would not deliver stability. It would entrench division, in Somalia and well beyond it.
Could Trump’s government be influencing Canada’s separatist movement?
Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?
Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?
The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.
Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort
Hundreds have rallied in Albania against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island.
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‘Encroached territory’: Why India-Nepal border dispute is heating up again
Balendra Shah's recent comments about Nepal encroaching on Indian territory have revived a 200-year-old border dispute.
‘Trapped’: Gaza patients flown to Iraq stuck in administrative limbo
Palestinian patients stripped of their documents are confined inside a Baghdad medical centre.
Nearly 5,000 staff, students urge Belgium’s universities to cut Israel ties
A letter representing more than 10 percent of the Belgian professoriate calls for end to all collaborations with Israel.
Belgian NGO urges India to arrest Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue after Trump saying they’d stop
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, a day after US President said the ‘shooting’ would stop
World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document
Embolo is Switzerland's first-choice forward, with 24 goals in 86 internationals, but could not join the squad.
UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei
Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships.
Southampton backs ‘spygate’ Eckert despite world’s most lucrative game miss
Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.
Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals
Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?
From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
Underground drug smuggling tunnel discovered from Tijuana to San Diego
A tunnel was discovered running underneath the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons.
Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
Israel kills 8 in attacks on Lebanon after Trump announces de-escalation
The deadly attacks raise concerns about the reported agreement on the cessation of hostilities.
Israel kills five in attacks on Lebanon after Trump announces de-escalation
The deadly attacks raise concerns about the reported agreement on the cessation of hostilities.
Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know
Netanyahu agrees to halt operations near Beirut; Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel under new truce arrangement.
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost
Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance.
Refugee women in CAR face childbirth risks amid US funding cuts
Limited staffing and supplies force pregnant women in CAR to give birth at home, increasing risks of preventable deaths.
How the war has made Iran’s water crisis worse
Attacks on desalination plants and other water infrastructure by US and Israel have further added to the water woes.
US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life
US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life
World Cup: No ICE deployment; extra security for Iran games in Los Angeles
Federal agents will be present during the World Cup, but immigration enforcement will not occur, county sheriff says.
Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless
Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.
Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel
The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability.
How does Iran’s leadership view the emerging deal with the US?
Iranian authorities reject capitulation, but there are subtle differences between various factions.
Somalia needs a political settlement before it is too late
Somalia is entering a dangerous moment without a path to elections or a political transition.
High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facility
Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki to protest against the planned site.