Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order
Lebanon has ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country, but he has refused to go.
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Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade
From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.
FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing
Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump's efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.
UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned of a potential new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.
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Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out
Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, while Sweden beat Poland 3-2 as the winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.
Why UN slavery resolution won’t be enough
Slavery declared the gravest crime against humanity.
Israeli air attack kills father and two-year-old son in Gaza
A father and his two-year-old son were amongst six people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Tuesday.
Ukraine to ask US mediators to pass on Easter ceasefire offer to Russia
Ukraine's president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.
UN expert Albanese confronted by pro-Israeli protesters in Germany
Francesca Albanese was confronted by pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during a visit to Germany.
Israelis attempt to perform Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa
Israelis filmed themselves attempting to bring goats into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a Passover sacrifice.
How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management
Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.
What’s behind Donald Trump’s interest in Iran’s Kharg Island?
The US president is threatening to take over Iran's oil export hub or destroy it.
Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates
Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months
Analysis: Hezbollah backs Iran ambassador as conflict deepens Lebanon rifts
Lebanon’s expulsion of Iranian ambassador tests limits of state power as Hezbollah fights push for disarmament.
Iran’s FM confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies talks under way
Iran's top diplomat Araghchi has told Al Jazeera that, despite contacts, Iran is not in negotiations with the US.
Palestinians in occupied West Bank protest Israel’s death penalty law
Families of Palestinian prisoners protested against a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank
Israeli strike hits building in Beirut’s southern suburbs
A building in Beirut’s southern suburbs has been hit by an Israeli strike.
US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance
Bunker-buster bombs trigger massive secondary explosions at a mountainous area near Isfahan overnight.
One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP
Even if conflict is 'short but intense', countries like Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon will see major increases in poverty rates.
Major explosion at Russian petrochemical plant
A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry
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Why Iran believes it can outlast the US
Iran is preparing for deeper US escalation while insisting it’s winning. Can this war end before it widens?
Qatar says ‘ready to help’ with US-Iran negotiations
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is “ready to help” with US-Iran negotiations.
UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists
In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the UK.
UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon
As Israel expands Lebanon invasion, Tom Fletcher asks how world will prepare for 'new addition' to occupied territory.
Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.
Qatar says Iran’s attacks on neighbours crossed ‘many red lines’
Iranian attacks on Qatar are having a 'catastrophic effect on the relationship between the two countries', Doha says.
Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?
As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island's leadership.
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