Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
Published: April 29, 2026 11:24
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
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The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity
Published: April 29, 2026 11:22
The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.
Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation
Published: April 29, 2026 11:01
As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Published: April 29, 2026 10:44
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
Published: April 29, 2026 10:20
European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
Published: April 29, 2026 10:14
Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.
Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
Published: April 29, 2026 09:48
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
Published: April 29, 2026 09:46
Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU
Published: April 29, 2026 09:20
Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.
3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
Published: April 29, 2026 09:03
3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist
Published: April 29, 2026 08:55
The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.
‘Particularly badly exposed’: How the Iran war is hitting the UK
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Published: April 29, 2026 08:25
The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
Published: April 29, 2026 08:23
New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.
‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
Published: April 29, 2026 07:48
The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?
Published: April 29, 2026 07:46
The port has been a centrepiece of India's regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.
Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later
Published: April 29, 2026 07:00
The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.
Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’
Published: April 29, 2026 06:58
Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
Published: April 29, 2026 06:58
Trump says Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Football experts, fans react to Champions League semi
Published: April 29, 2026 06:35
The nine-goal thriller in Paris is hailed as one of the best football matches across all competitions.
Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report
Published: April 29, 2026 06:33
From heatwaves to wildfires and shrinking ice cover, Europe is facing 'severe' impact from climate change, UN body says.
Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Published: April 29, 2026 06:02
Analysts say that Moscow could offer a 'lifeline' but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.
White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks
Published: April 29, 2026 05:11
King Charles III has hailed US-UK ties at a state dinner in the White House.
Afghan students recount harrowing university strike
Published: April 29, 2026 05:10
Afghan students have described the moment a missile hit their university. Officials blame Pakistan for Monday’s attack.
US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
Published: April 29, 2026 05:06
Senator Tim Kaine says if anyone did to the US 'what we are doing to Cuba', it would be considered 'an act of war'.
UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran
Published: April 29, 2026 04:49
UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.
US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal
Published: April 29, 2026 04:16
China has detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships after Supreme Court ruling on Panama Canal, US officials say.
Trump to feature on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversary
Published: April 29, 2026 03:22
The passports are part of broader plans to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers
Published: April 29, 2026 03:11
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says Israel violating international law that protects civilians and humanitarian workers.
UAE quits OPEC as oil cartel takes blow during war on Iran
Published: April 29, 2026 03:06
The UAE’s decision to quit OPEC to prioritise its ‘national interests’ deals a blow to the oil group.
Mali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attempt
Published: April 29, 2026 02:51
Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy
Published: April 29, 2026 01:58
In a 3-0 ruling, court says Trump administration misread a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention.
Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants end to blockade; Israel kills medics
Published: April 29, 2026 00:00
US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Israeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattened
Published: April 28, 2026 22:50
A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.
Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’
Published: April 28, 2026 22:35
In his lawsuit, Musk said OpenAI cofounder and president betrayed him and public by turning into profit-seeking firm.
As US-Iran talks remain ‘stalled’, experts warn of ‘long-term disruptions’
Published: April 28, 2026 22:08
With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.
Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Published: April 28, 2026 21:57
Trump has long called for prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president's 2016 campaign.
The biggest military spenders
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Published: April 28, 2026 21:49
Global military spending is up again, according to SIPRI’s latest report showing the 11th consecutive year of growth.
PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semifinal first leg
Published: April 28, 2026 21:27
Title holders Paris Saint-Germain squander a three-goal lead but hold on to beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris.
King Charles calls for NATO unity, Ukraine support in US Congress speech
Published: April 28, 2026 21:17
UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.
Mountaineer climbs Everest for Palestinian children
Published: April 28, 2026 21:11
Mostafa Salameh, a mountaineer, is on a mission to carry letters from children in Gaza to the top of Mount Everest.
Armed group announces siege on Mali capital
Published: April 28, 2026 21:08
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
Trump hails US-UK bond as he welcomes British royals
Published: April 28, 2026 20:29
US President Donald Trump hailed the "cherished bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing
Published: April 28, 2026 20:28
The nationalist group has been escalating threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal largely ended sectarian violence.
Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’
Published: April 28, 2026 20:28
US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances”.
Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs
Published: April 28, 2026 20:03
Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an 'irreversible humanitarian catastrophe'.
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
Published: April 28, 2026 19:59
US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Published: April 28, 2026 19:40
Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
Massive explosion from Israeli operation seen in southern Lebanon
Published: April 28, 2026 19:34
Video captured massive explosions in southern Lebanon in what the Israeli military called strikes on a Hezbollah tunnel.
Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
Published: April 28, 2026 19:32
The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan
Published: April 28, 2026 19:14
Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.
Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage
Published: April 28, 2026 19:07
The gunman's motive remains unclear.
Austrian pleads guilty to ISIL-planned attack on Taylor Swift concert
Published: April 28, 2026 19:06
Beran A admits conspiring in other plans abroad as well as planning attack on Swift's Vienna concert.
Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll
Published: April 28, 2026 19:02
Only 22 percent of US voters back the president's performance on the cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests.
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Published: April 28, 2026 18:48
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.
What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?
Published: April 28, 2026 18:05
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united front on oil pricing.
From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Published: April 28, 2026 17:49
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
Published: April 28, 2026 17:17
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
Published: April 28, 2026 17:16
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tuapse refinery for third time
Published: April 28, 2026 16:48
Ukraine targeted a major Russian oil refinery in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time within two weeks.
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
Published: April 28, 2026 16:28
As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow.
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
Published: April 28, 2026 16:19
The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
Published: April 28, 2026 15:54
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies 'unified Gulf stance' towards the war, Qatar's emir says.
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
Published: April 28, 2026 15:32
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
Maldives police raid news outlet over report alleging president’s affair
Published: April 28, 2026 15:17
Police seize Adhadhu's computers over documentary alleging an affair between President Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.
Belarus eyes Western ties as it frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut
Published: April 28, 2026 15:03
President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
Published: April 28, 2026 14:55
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.
Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?
Published: April 28, 2026 14:50
Residents along Israel's border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt's plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Published: April 28, 2026 14:40
Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran
Published: April 28, 2026 14:30
Al Jazeera breaks down the human and financial cost of decades of US-led wars and its latest war on Iran.
Do conspiracy theories hold value?
Published: April 28, 2026 14:16
Is there any value in conspiracy theories?
How Massie’s Kentucky primary may test Trump’s hold on the Republican Party
Published: April 28, 2026 13:51
Massie emerged as one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics. Can his re-election bid survive the president's ire?
Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?
Published: April 28, 2026 13:51
Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.
EU-backed migrant crackdowns in Mauritania fuel fear and deportations
Published: April 28, 2026 13:38
Thousands of migrants in Mauritania have been deported to remote borders under an EU-backed effort to halt migration.
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
Published: April 28, 2026 12:56
Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike
Published: April 28, 2026 12:48
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
Kandice in southern Lebanon
Published: April 28, 2026 12:43
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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+
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Published: April 28, 2026 12:33
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Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Published: April 28, 2026 12:16
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Migrants in hiding as Mauritania pushbacks drastically cut Europe arrivals
Published: April 28, 2026 12:13
Following an EU deal, Mauritanian authorities have rounded up and deported thousands of people to Mali and Senegal.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Published: April 28, 2026 11:52
Spanish giants Atletico host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for their semifinal first leg.
Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime
Published: April 28, 2026 11:27
The attack last year on a migrant detention facility killed at least 68 people.
How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran
Published: April 28, 2026 11:19
Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
Mapping the destruction: How Israel ‘wiped out’ Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil
Published: April 28, 2026 11:19
An Al Jazeera visual probe maps the systematic demolition of Lebanon's border towns, mirroring the devastation in Gaza.
When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?
Published: April 28, 2026 11:18
Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.
Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Published: April 28, 2026 10:58
Algera's first-choice goalkeeper collided with a player during a Spanish league match, breaking his jaw and chin.
Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars? Varsha Gandikota & Jason Hickel
Published: April 28, 2026 10:57
Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks political economist Jason Hickel if Global South states can take back their sovereignty.
Born during Israel’s genocide: Gaza’s child survivors bear the scars of war
Published: April 28, 2026 10:52
Gaza’s youngest survivors face lifelong disabilities from toxic gas and burns as the healthcare system collapses.
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
Published: April 28, 2026 10:47
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
The Process of Uranium Enrichment
Published: April 28, 2026 09:52
The Process of Uranium Enrichment
Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Published: April 28, 2026 09:32
Congressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over the 11 US World Cup 2026 host cities.
Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry
Published: April 28, 2026 09:31
Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate
Published: April 28, 2026 09:30
Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate
Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup
Published: April 28, 2026 09:18
Luka Modric suffered a facial fracture in AC Milan's game against Juventus and underwent surgery the following day.
All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Published: April 28, 2026 09:17
Amid exorbitant fares and match tickets, fan events in New York will be free during the World Cup.
How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war
Published: April 28, 2026 09:15
Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.
Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize
Published: April 28, 2026 09:08
Football officials and players question FIFA’s decision to award its inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
Published: April 28, 2026 08:47
ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW want a truce for duration of World Cup.
Palestine weekly wrap: Under cover of ceasefire, Israel increases grip
Published: April 28, 2026 08:24
Settler violence surges deeper into Palestinian-administered areas, and Gaza's police forces are decimated further.
Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
Published: April 28, 2026 08:20
Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.
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