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2026-05-08 05:56:13 UTC

‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/8/a-calamity-why-is-a-record-heatwave-sweeping-south-asia

2026-04-16 20:28:01 UTC

Displaced Lebanese in Beirut uncertain if they can trust ceasefire
Displaced Lebanese in Beirut said they do not yet trust whether the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will hold.
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/16/displaced-lebanese-in-beirut-uncertain-if-they-can-trust-ceasefire

2026-04-02 09:35:12 UTC

Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price
US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/trumps-tariffs-one-year-on-how-americans-are-paying-the-price

2026-04-02 09:35:02 UTC

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO
Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/nearly-1200-children-killed-or-injured-in-yemen-despite-truce

2026-04-02 09:07:01 UTC

Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/mandelson-tried-to-get-epsteins-goddaughter-access-to-10-downing-street

2026-04-02 08:21:21 UTC

‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election
The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/orban-constantly-vetoes-europe-braces-for-hungary-election

2026-04-02 08:21:11 UTC

Iran’s ex-foreign minister Kharazi ‘gravely wounded’ in attack on his home
Apparent assassination attempt comes as Iran's army pledges to fight until the US, Israel face 'permanent surrender'.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/irans-ex-foreign-minister-kharazi-gravely-wounded-in-attack-on-his-home

2026-04-02 08:21:01 UTC

Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks
Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/oil-surges-asian-stocks-plunge-as-trump-vows-to-keep-up-iran-attacks

2026-04-02 08:07:01 UTC

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?
As the war enters day 34, US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to achieving its objectives.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-34-of-us-israel-attacks

2026-04-02 07:56:01 UTC

Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic’s 47th anniversary
Thousands gathered in Tehran to honour a commander, vowing resistance amid heightened tension with US and Israel.
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/4/2/mourners-vow-resistance-as-iran-marks-islamic-republics-47th-anniversary

2026-04-02 06:14:02 UTC

How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next?
The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/how-long-will-artemis-ii-take-to-reach-the-moon-and-what-happens-next

2026-04-02 05:28:01 UTC

Trump’s primetime speech on Iran war: Key takeaways
US president says Washington is 'getting very close' to achieving goals as he promises to bomb Iran into 'Stone Ages'.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/trumps-primetime-speech-on-iran-war-key-takeaways

2026-04-02 00:14:02 UTC

Iran war live: Trump to address nation; Tehran denies seeking ceasefire
US-Israeli attacks on Iran cause deaths and damage to infrastructure across Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/2/iran-war-live-trump-to-address-nation-tehran-denies-seeking-ceasefire

2026-04-02 00:00:01 UTC

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered
The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles).
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/magnitude-7-4-quake-hits-off-indonesias-ternate-tsunami-warning-triggered

2026-04-01 23:42:02 UTC

FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting
Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/fbi-agents-from-us-arrive-in-cuba-to-probe-lethal-speedboat-shooting

2026-04-01 23:28:01 UTC

First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti
The force has an initial mandate of 12 months to address widespread gang violence in Haiti ahead of its elections.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/first-troops-from-un-backed-gang-suppression-force-arrive-in-haiti

2026-04-01 22:49:02 UTC

NASA’s Artemis II lifts off to the Moon
The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/nasas-artemis-ii-lifts-off-to-the-moon

2026-04-01 22:42:02 UTC

US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez
US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/us-removes-sanctions-on-venezuelas-interim-president-delcy-rodriguez

2026-04-01 21:21:02 UTC

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire
Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/spacex-files-to-go-public-paving-way-to-make-elon-musk-first-trillionaire

2026-04-01 21:00:02 UTC

‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public
In open letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urges Americans to see beyond 'flood of distortions' as war rages.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/which-interests-being-served-by-war-irans-pezeshkian-asks-us-public

2026-04-01 20:28:21 UTC

Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign
President Daniel Noboa has led a hardline effort against local criminal networks, including military operations with US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/ecuador-claims-28-drop-in-homicides-amid-concerns-over-anti-crime-campaign

2026-04-01 20:28:11 UTC

‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/hits-close-to-home-us-supreme-court-hears-birthright-citizenship-case

2026-04-01 20:28:01 UTC

Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast
Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/burundi-says-at-least-13-killed-dozens-injured-in-military-base-blast

2026-04-01 19:21:01 UTC

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party had called for the strike.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/palestinians-in-west-bank-protest-strike-against-israeli-death-penalty-law

2026-04-01 17:42:01 UTC

Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary
Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/iran-authorities-await-war-victory-as-supporters-mark-1979-anniversary

2026-04-01 17:28:01 UTC

‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law
Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/this-is-an-apartheid-regime-critics-decry-israels-new-death-penalty-law

2026-04-01 16:42:02 UTC

History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/historys-biggest-census-why-indias-new-population-count-is-controversial

2026-04-01 16:14:01 UTC

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/uk-to-host-meeting-of-35-countries-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz

2026-04-01 15:56:01 UTC

Russia to continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives: diplomat
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/russia-to-continue-helping-cuba-after-first-oil-shipment-arrives-diplomat

2026-04-01 15:28:11 UTC

Iran War: What a Marine Expeditionary Unit is – and other US military terms
The US has deployed thousands of additional Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East since the Iran war began.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/iran-war-what-a-marine-expeditionary-unit-is-and-other-us-military-terms

2026-04-01 15:28:01 UTC

Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire
Donald Trump says US will continue 'blasting Iran into oblivion' until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/iran-denies-trumps-claim-iranian-president-requested-ceasefire

2026-04-01 14:56:01 UTC

Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi: Why it matters
Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/ali-zafar-wins-defamation-case-against-meesha-shafi-why-it-matters

2026-04-01 13:56:01 UTC

Russia claims to take full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region
No immediate comment from Ukraine on Kremlin's claim of advance in part of larger industrial Donbas area.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/russia-claims-to-take-full-control-of-ukraines-luhansk-region

2026-04-01 13:07:01 UTC

Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?
Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/minerals-for-aid-are-new-us-health-deals-exploiting-african-countries

2026-04-01 12:35:01 UTC

UK finds pro-Palestine protest organisers guilty of breaching police rules
Human Rights Watch slams the ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham as a 'political' move to silence dissent.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/pro-palestine-civil-leaders-convicted-for-breaching-protest-rules-in-london

2026-04-01 12:28:02 UTC

How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump’s Iran war demands?
Trump says he is considering a NATO exit as allies resist cooperation in US-Israel war on Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/how-are-nato-allies-pushing-back-against-trumps-iran-war-demands

2026-04-01 11:49:01 UTC

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship
Advocates warn of fallout for immigrants as challenge Trump executive order is heard before US top court.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/us-supreme-court-to-hear-constitutional-test-of-birthright-citizenship

2026-04-01 10:14:01 UTC

Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon
The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/israeli-strikes-on-beirut-kill-7-hezbollah-fights-back-in-southern-lebanon

2026-04-01 08:56:12 UTC

India begins world’s largest population census
More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/india-begins-worlds-biggest-population-count

2026-04-01 08:56:02 UTC

What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch?
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/what-is-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-and-when-will-it-launch

2026-04-01 08:35:01 UTC

War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera
Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/war-on-iran-three-key-takeaways-from-araghchis-interview-with-al-jazeera

2026-04-01 08:00:02 UTC

Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE
Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception kills a Bangladeshi national in the UAE's Fujairah city.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/iran-attacks-cause-fire-in-kuwait-bahrain-kill-man-in-uae

2026-04-01 07:14:01 UTC

Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?
Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-33-of-us-israel-attacks

2026-04-01 00:56:01 UTC

Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project
District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/judge-temporarily-halts-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-project

2026-04-01 00:21:12 UTC

Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks
Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end war on Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/trump-tells-allies-get-your-own-oil-says-iran-war-could-end-in-2-3-weeks

2026-04-01 00:21:01 UTC

Iran war live: Trump says deal ‘irrelevant’; steel plants in Isfahan hit
US-Israeli strikes continue across Iran, with pharmaceutical companies and steel plants in Isfahan and Farokhshar hit.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/1/iran-live-trump-says-no-deal-needed-to-end-war-isfahan-steel-plants-hit

2026-03-31 23:14:12 UTC

After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say
Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/after-strait-of-hormuz-opens-turmoil-would-still-last-months-analysts-say

2026-03-31 23:14:02 UTC

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections
Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid ongoing war with Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/us-exempts-gulf-of-mexico-oil-drillers-from-endangered-species-protections

2026-03-31 21:56:01 UTC

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’
In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/us-supreme-court-rejects-colorado-ban-on-lgbtq-child-conversion

2026-03-31 21:42:11 UTC

‘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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/i-need-to-leave-cubas-tourism-workers-reel-from-us-oil-blockade

2026-03-31 21:42:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/fbi-agents-who-investigated-trump-file-lawsuit-alleging-retaliatory-firing

2026-03-31 20:49:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/zelenskyy-to-ask-us-mediators-to-pass-on-easter-truce-offer-to-kremlin

2026-03-31 19:49:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/analysis-hezbollah-backs-iran-ambassador-as-conflict-deepens-lebanon-rifts

2026-03-31 19:14:02 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/no-truth-to-us-iranian-negotiations-irans-fm-tells-al-jazeera

2026-03-31 18:14:01 UTC

US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance
Bunker-buster bombs trigger massive secondary explosions at a mountainous area near Isfahan overnight.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/us-israel-launch-major-attacks-as-iranian-authorities-maintain-defiance

2026-03-31 18:00:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/one-month-of-war-in-middle-east-cost-arab-states-up-to-194bn-undp

2026-03-31 17:35:02 UTC

Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry
This is a breaking news story.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/foreign-journalist-kidnapped-in-iraq-interior-ministry

2026-03-31 16:49:11 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/uk-accused-intimidation-tactics-bailed-pro-palestine-activitsts

2026-03-31 16:49:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/un-humanitarian-chief-warns-of-new-israeli-occupation-in-southern-lebanon

2026-03-31 16:35:01 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/qatar-warns-iranian-attacks-on-region-causing-catastrophic-effects

2026-03-31 16:07:02 UTC

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.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/cuba-crisis-explained-who-holds-power-and-could-diaz-canel-be-replaced

2026-03-31 15:35:02 UTC

Venezuela’s ‘Chavismo’ movement faces a crossroads after US attack
Hugo Chavez founded a movement opposed to US intervention. How have his supporters adapted to new US-Venezuela ties?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2026/3/31/venezuelas-chavismo-movement-faces-a-crossroads-after-us-attack

2026-03-31 14:49:02 UTC

Where to invest during Iran war? Ask – or don’t
Iran’s parliamentary speaker is using X to shape market sentiment, blending war messaging with financial signalling.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/where-to-invest-during-iran-war-ask-or-dont-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf

2026-03-31 14:07:01 UTC

War on Iran: US’s history of making other nations pay for conflicts
White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/war-on-iran-uss-history-of-making-other-nations-pay-for-conflicts

2026-03-31 13:49:12 UTC

Cancer drug facility, religious site hit in Israeli-US strikes on Iran
The Iranian government said the company's drug production line has been damaged, as no diplomatic solution is in sight.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/cancer-drug-facility-religious-site-hit-in-israeli-us-strikes-on-iran

2026-03-31 13:49:02 UTC

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China after Islamabad talks to broker negotiations between the US and Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/will-china-join-pakistan-led-efforts-to-mediate-us-iran-peace

2026-03-31 13:14:01 UTC

What’s Israel’s death penalty law that only applies to Palestinians?
Rights groups condemn Israel's new law, which will primarily apply to Palestinians, as discriminatory.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/whats-israels-death-penalty-law-that-only-applies-to-palestinians

2026-03-31 12:14:01 UTC

Hundreds rally in West Bank against Israeli death penalty for Palestinians
Civil society joins protests as EU voices express 'great concern' about Israel's law targeting Palestinian prisoners.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/hundreds-rally-in-west-bank-against-israeli-death-penalty-for-palestinians

2026-03-31 11:14:01 UTC

Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine
Attacks come as Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/drones-strike-russias-ust-luga-port-again-as-eu-officials-visit-ukraine

2026-03-31 11:00:02 UTC

A Gaza mother waits in agony: Did Israel kill her daughter, or arrest her?
Tahrir Abu Mady has her daughter Malak's death certificate. But a prisoner's list suggests she might have been arrested.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/gaza-disappeared-malak-abu-mady

2026-03-31 10:14:02 UTC

Gaza families reunite years after babies evacuated amid Israel’s war
Infants evacuated from al-Shifa Hospital during Israel's siege in 2023 return home after years of separation.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/gaza-families-reunite-years-after-babies-evacuated-amid-israels-war

2026-03-31 09:28:01 UTC

Sudan war ‘being fought on women’s bodies’: Survivors detail sexual assault
In a new report, Doctors Without Borders says sexual violence is the ‘defining feature’ of the conflict in Sudan.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/sudan-war-being-fought-on-womens-bodies-survivors-detail-sexual-assault

2026-03-31 08:42:01 UTC

Palestine weekly wrap: Holy sites remain closed as deadly violence spreads
Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/palestine-weekly-wrap-holy-sites-remain-closed-as-deadly-violence-spreads

2026-03-31 08:35:01 UTC

Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns
Somali federal government hails Baidoa's transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/somali-army-takes-over-key-city-in-southwest-as-state-leader-resigns

2026-03-31 08:07:01 UTC

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Rubio said US war objectives would be achieved in 'weeks'.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-32-of-us-israel-attacks

2026-03-31 07:49:02 UTC

Israel says four soldiers killed as army pushes deeper into south Lebanon
Hezbollah attempts to make Lebanon ground invasion 'costly' for Israeli army as it continues its advance.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/israel-says-four-soldiers-killed-as-army-pushes-deeper-into-south-lebanon

2026-03-31 06:56:01 UTC

Drone attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti tanker in UAE amid Iran’s Gulf attacks
Dubai authorities say blaze contained with no oil leakage or injuries reported, as attacks are reported across the Gulf.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/drone-attack-sparks-fire-on-kuwaiti-tanker-in-uae-amid-irans-gulf-attacks

2026-03-31 02:21:02 UTC

Intense US-Israeli attacks on Iranian city of Isfahan cause column of fire
Witnesses have captured intense US-Israeli attacks on Isfahan, a city in Iran with a population of 2.3M.
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/31/intense-us-israeli-attacks-on-iranian-city-of-isfahan-cause-column-of-fire

2026-03-31 00:07:12 UTC

At least 70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack, rights group says
Death toll by the Defenseurs Plus rights group significantly exceeds ⁠official estimates of 16.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/at-least-70-killed-30-wounded-in-haiti-gang-attack-rights-group-says

2026-03-31 00:07:01 UTC

Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed
Saudi, Qatar and Jordan's leaders meet as Iran continues to retaliate to US-Israeli raids with attacks on Gulf nations.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/3/31/iran-war-live-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-hit-in-dubai-port-3-un-troops-killed

2026-03-30 22:35:02 UTC

US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
White House's Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict's costs off to regional states is 'an idea' Donald Trump has.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/us-says-trump-interested-in-asking-arab-countries-to-pay-for-war-on-iran

2026-03-30 21:35:01 UTC

‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law
Rights groups denounce Israeli legislation as a violation of international law that puts Palestinian prisoners at risk.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/dangerous-escalation-world-reacts-to-israel-passing-death-penalty-law

2026-03-30 21:21:11 UTC

The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/the-war-in-iran-key-takeaways-from-al-jazeeras-interview-with-marco-rubio

2026-03-30 21:21:01 UTC

Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
Palestinian Authority calls the bill a 'war crime' against Palestinians, says it breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/israel-passes-discriminatory-death-penalty-bill-targeting-palestinians

2026-03-30 20:00:02 UTC

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation's fuel crisis.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/rubio-denies-us-punitive-actions-blames-cuba-for-economic-failures

2026-03-30 19:42:02 UTC

French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/french-police-make-2-more-arrests-over-suspected-attack-on-bank-of-america

2026-03-30 18:21:01 UTC

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL
At least three UN peacekeepers killed this week as violence surges amid Israel's expanding invasion of southern Lebanon.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/two-more-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-southern-lebanon-unifil

2026-03-30 18:07:02 UTC

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will take steps to protest death of another Mexican citizen in US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/ice-announces-death-of-another-mexican-detainee-in-us-immigration-custody

2026-03-30 17:07:02 UTC

G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability
Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/g7-ready-to-take-necessary-measures-to-ensure-energy-market-stability

2026-03-30 16:42:11 UTC

Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa
Attack marks second time Oil Refineries facility in northern Israel targeted during US-Israeli war on Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/fire-contained-after-missile-attack-on-oil-refinery-in-israels-haifa

2026-03-30 16:42:01 UTC

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail
Campaigners believe 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah was arrested over an Instagram post.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/uk-pro-palestine-activist-arrested-weeks-after-being-released-on-bail

2026-03-30 16:21:01 UTC

Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
At least 28 people are killed in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan after heavy rainfall causes severe flooding.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/heavy-rain-floods-kill-at-least-45-people-in-afghanistan-pakistan

2026-03-30 16:07:01 UTC

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran
Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/trump-threatens-to-blow-up-all-desalination-plants-in-iran

2026-03-30 15:56:12 UTC

Is the US ready to invade Iran? What Trump’s moves tell us so far
Seizing strategic islands and destroying Iran's stock of enriched uranium are options the US is considering.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/is-the-us-ready-to-invade-iran-what-trumps-moves-tell-us-so-far

2026-03-30 15:56:02 UTC

‘Loyalty campaign’: Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war
Fighters from a major Iraqi pro-Iran armed group have entered the country, carrying aid — and a signal of support.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/loyalty-campaign-iraqi-armed-groups-in-iran-as-us-talks-of-ground

2026-03-30 14:42:01 UTC

Rubio tells Al Jazeera Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘one way or another’
This is a breaking news story.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/rubio-tells-al-jazeera-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-one-way-or-another

2026-03-30 13:42:01 UTC

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran
The announcement comes after Madrid refused to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the war on Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-planes-involved-in-war-on-iran

2026-03-30 13:28:02 UTC

Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?
An Al Jazeera investigation finds internal security facilities in populated areas have been heavily targeted.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/why-have-the-us-and-israel-bombed-more-than-75-iranian-police-facilities

2026-03-30 12:35:02 UTC

Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/trump-pretty-sure-of-iran-deal-but-can-pakistan-led-efforts-end-the-war

2026-03-30 11:49:11 UTC

Russia’s FSB orders British diplomat’s expulsion, UK rejects ‘intimidation’
Russia’s intelligence agency accuses the second secretary at the British Embassy in Moscow of espionage.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/russia-expels-british-diplomat-accused-of-economic-espionage