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Israel’s ‘digital occupation’ of south Lebanon
Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains Israeli drones above the skies in Lebanon, which critics call a "digital occupation."
How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US
Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.
Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension
Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.
US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars to curb Iran-linked groups: WSJ
A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups
A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.
World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting
Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.
Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?
A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina's ouster to improve accountability.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?
Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.
FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence
FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty.
Video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ goes viral
A video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ has gone viral on social media.
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.
Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end
Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.
Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day
Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.
Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’
In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.
Iran war live: IRGC seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo
Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.
Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension
Barbara Slavin says Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but a diplomatic solution is far off.
Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US
The Trump administration has signed multimillion-dollar deals with foreign countries to accept non-citizen deportees.
Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.
Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count
Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.
Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap to leaders Barcelona to six points.
Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer
Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.
Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran's arms industry.
EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity 'heavily damaged'.
Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.
Trump announces extending Iran ceasefire but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.