US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
Published: August 20, 2026 20:37
US economic restrictions have strained the island's already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
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Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia
Published: August 20, 2026 20:36
At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.
Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads
Published: August 20, 2026 20:32
A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.
Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder
Published: August 20, 2026 20:28
Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder
Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan
Published: August 20, 2026 20:27
Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surge
Published: August 20, 2026 20:10
WHO says vaccines for Ebola virus disease being allocated to DRC amid largest outbreak that has killed nearly 2,500.
Amputee children learn to swim after losing limbs in Israel’s war on Gaza
Published: August 20, 2026 20:05
Amputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Published: August 20, 2026 19:59
Syria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.
Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test
Published: August 20, 2026 19:45
England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan's meagre first innings of 171.
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
Published: August 20, 2026 19:38
Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
Walmart sees sales drop as US consumer spending retreats
Published: August 20, 2026 19:18
Fuel prices above $4 per gallon impact consumer behaviour, driving spending trade-offs and slowing Walmart's growth.
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
Published: August 20, 2026 19:13
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League – prediction, lineups, teams
Published: August 20, 2026 19:12
Holders Arsenal face Coventry in the Premier League opener with doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka's match fitness.
US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran
Published: August 20, 2026 19:11
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
Fishermen rescued after five days clinging to cooler at sea
Published: August 20, 2026 19:10
Fishermen were rescued after being found floating in the Pacific where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler
Jewish-American barred by Israel calls settler violence ‘state terror’
Published: August 20, 2026 19:09
Jewish-American activist says Israel barred his re-entry over his work with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Report
Published: August 20, 2026 19:03
Harden previously declined $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year basketball deal.
Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack
Published: August 20, 2026 18:59
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.
Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
Published: August 20, 2026 18:55
Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the 'barrel bomb mufti' close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Published: August 20, 2026 18:39
Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
Published: August 20, 2026 18:37
Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.
First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia
Published: August 20, 2026 18:22
Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.
The road to el-Obeid, Sudan’s besieged city sheltering thousands
Published: August 20, 2026 18:16
Al Jazeera’s AlMigdad Alruhaid travelled along one of the main supply roads to Sudan’s besieged city of el-Obeid.
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Published: August 20, 2026 18:13
Human Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.
Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Published: August 20, 2026 18:06
Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
Published: August 20, 2026 17:35
Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Published: August 20, 2026 17:17
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
Swiss tourist jailed for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
Published: August 20, 2026 17:05
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi
Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids
Published: August 20, 2026 17:02
Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
Published: August 20, 2026 17:00
South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain
Published: August 20, 2026 16:58
A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.
Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters
Published: August 20, 2026 16:22
Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Published: August 20, 2026 16:19
Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.
One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Published: August 20, 2026 15:51
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Published: August 20, 2026 15:41
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
Published: August 20, 2026 15:36
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
Published: August 20, 2026 15:24
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Published: August 20, 2026 15:08
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Published: August 20, 2026 15:00
From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Published: August 20, 2026 14:55
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Published: August 20, 2026 14:45
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Published: August 20, 2026 14:40
Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."
USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Published: August 20, 2026 14:36
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Published: August 20, 2026 14:10
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
Funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble
Published: August 20, 2026 13:39
A funeral has been held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble.
Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Published: August 20, 2026 13:32
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Published: August 20, 2026 13:18
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.
US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Published: August 20, 2026 13:18
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
Published: August 20, 2026 13:14
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
West Ham urges fans to stop chanting ‘anti-Palestine message’
Published: August 20, 2026 13:13
Club relegated from the Premier League last season appeals to fans to stop 'anti-Palestine message'.
Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
Published: August 20, 2026 13:10
After five years of isolation, Myanmar's post-coup leadership is trying to boost its legitmacy.
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli genocidal war
Published: August 20, 2026 13:05
Funerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta
Published: August 20, 2026 12:57
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta
FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies
Published: August 20, 2026 12:55
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF understood to be considering no-confidence vote against FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.
Alarms blare in South Korea during annual air raid defence drill
Published: August 20, 2026 12:46
South Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.
Bangladesh’s government under pressure as youth demand jobs
Published: August 20, 2026 11:49
Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.
Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?
Published: August 20, 2026 11:48
After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.
Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West
Published: August 20, 2026 11:44
Netanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch
Published: August 20, 2026 11:21
Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
Published: August 20, 2026 11:00
Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war.
Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence
Published: August 20, 2026 10:16
The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.
Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
Published: August 20, 2026 10:14
The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
Published: August 20, 2026 09:20
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW
Published: August 20, 2026 09:08
HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
Published: August 20, 2026 08:43
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030
Published: August 20, 2026 08:27
Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?
Published: August 20, 2026 08:24
Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.
Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
Published: August 20, 2026 08:18
Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel
Published: August 20, 2026 08:16
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria
Published: August 20, 2026 07:50
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.
Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows
Published: August 20, 2026 07:38
Some 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf during 60-day window covered by MoU, Kpler data shows.
Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open
Published: August 20, 2026 07:17
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan as fighting rages
Published: August 20, 2026 07:11
UN warns of surging displacement in Kordofan as power and water infrastructure come under attack in El Obeid.
Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father’s death
Published: August 20, 2026 07:08
Messi's 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years
Published: August 20, 2026 06:38
BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
Published: August 20, 2026 05:43
Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies
Published: August 20, 2026 05:06
In a questionnaire, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine ‘loyalty’ to the US.
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Published: August 20, 2026 04:59
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
Published: August 20, 2026 04:31
US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.
Russian forces kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Published: August 20, 2026 02:50
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia
Published: August 20, 2026 02:16
Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Published: August 20, 2026 01:56
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri
Published: August 20, 2026 01:37
Recently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
Published: August 20, 2026 00:34
Retirement of longtime Stars and Stripes publisher comes amid the Trump administration's push for editorial control.
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
Published: August 20, 2026 00:26
Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.
Harry Kane scores goal by winning Golden Shoe for the second time
Published: August 20, 2026 00:12
English footballer Harry Kane won the title of ‘Europe’s best goalscorer’, awarded the Golden Shoe for the second time.
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test
Published: August 20, 2026 00:06
Rising costs fuel anger, but President Bola Tinubu’s machinery and opposition divisions may shape the race.
Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions
Published: August 20, 2026 00:00
Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran 'at some point'.
US national debt passes record $40 trillion
Published: August 19, 2026 23:59
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump's first term through the Biden administration.
‘We do not trust Israeli judiciary’ says Hind Rajab’s grandmother
Published: August 19, 2026 23:56
The grandmother of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her family’s car by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves
Published: August 19, 2026 23:55
The discovery is part of Kosovo’s long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.
South Korea’s rookie investors lose small fortunes amid AI stocks frenzy
Published: August 19, 2026 23:51
South Korea's stock market has attracted a wave of novice investors amid booming demand for chips used in AI.
International body votes to convene emergency meeting over Nicaragua
Published: August 19, 2026 23:48
Nicaragua's move to extend Ortega's rule and bar rivals from elections triggers a near-unanimous OAS rebuke.
Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal
Published: August 19, 2026 23:24
NATO allies probed on loyalty to US policies in Pentagon questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera.
Lebanon hands former Syrian army general to Damascus after arrest warrant
Published: August 19, 2026 23:21
The transfer is the first from Lebanon involving a Syrian military officer who fled after al-Assad's government fell.
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
Published: August 19, 2026 23:18
US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.
What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta
Published: August 19, 2026 22:01
Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.
“I get along with him very well.”
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Published: August 19, 2026 21:35
US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief
Published: August 19, 2026 21:22
An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar
Published: August 19, 2026 21:10
“You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
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