Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo

Officials say a 'terrorist' detonated suicide belt as police protecting New Year's Eve festivities tried to detain him.

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Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of 'illegal aggression'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/30/trkiyes-erdogan-calls-israels-somaliland-recognition-unacceptable?traffic_source=rss

Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza

Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/30/israel-says-it-will-halt-operations-of-several-ngos-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence

The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/29/kyiv-rejects-russias-claim-of-ukrainian-strike-on-putins-residence?traffic_source=rss

‘A tough neighbourhood’’: Trump says Gaza rebuilding to start soon

President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/29/a-tough-neighbourhood-trump-says-gaza-rebuilding-to-start-soon?traffic_source=rss

N Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles

Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as N Korea gears up for key party congress.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/29/n-koreas-kim-oversees-test-launch-of-long-range-cruise?traffic_source=rss

Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/28/any-israeli-presence-in-somaliland-will-be-a-target-houthi-leader?traffic_source=rss

Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16

Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/28/mozambique-win-first-ever-afcon-game-while-algeria-reach-last-16?traffic_source=rss

US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’

Peace deal nearly finalised 'that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody', says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/28/trump-welcomes-zelenskyy-claims-russia-ukraine-truce-in-final-stages?traffic_source=rss

Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza

Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/27/palestinians-suffer-flooded-tents-and-debris-as-cold-and-rain-lash-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again

Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/27/villa-comeback-at-chelsea-while-arsenal-and-man-city-win-again?traffic_source=rss

Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country

If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would 'face a more decisive response', Pezeshkian warns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/27/iran-president-says-us-israel-europe-waging-full-fledged-war-on-country?traffic_source=rss

Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/26/has-the-fight-against-al-shabab-failed?traffic_source=rss

Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities

US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/26/netanyahu-pushes-for-iran-conflict-clashing-with-trumps-priorities?traffic_source=rss

Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria

US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/25/trump-says-us-launched-strikes-against-isil-in-northwest-nigeria?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro

Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/25/venezuela-frees-dozens-detained-during-protests-against-maduro?traffic_source=rss

What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/25/what-are-the-consequences-of-israels-expanding-illegal-settlements?traffic_source=rss

Syria says key ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi captured near Damascus

Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/24/syria-announces-arrest-of-isil-leader-al-zoubi?traffic_source=rss

Amad Diallo scores goal as Ivory Coast win against Mozambique at AFCON

A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/24/amad-diallo-scores-goal-as-ivory-coast-win-against-mozambique-at-afcon?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399

These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1399?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade

Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/23/venezuela-passes-law-enacting-harsh-penalties-for-supporters-of-us-blockade?traffic_source=rss

Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom

Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/22/canada-names-new-ambassador-to-the-united-states-with-emphasis-on-trade?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1397?traffic_source=rss

Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed

The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/21/nigeria-says-130-kidnapped-catholic-schoolchildren-freed?traffic_source=rss

US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the talks were 'constructive' and will continue on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/21/us-russian-officials-meet-in-miami-for-talks-on-ukraine-war?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396

These are the key developments from day 1,396 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1396?traffic_source=rss

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

The talks lauded the first stage of the truce, including humanitarian aid, return of captives and reduced hostilities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/20/us-qatar-egypt-turkey-urge-gaza-restraint-as-israeli-strikes-continue?traffic_source=rss

The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein

Tarana Burke tells Marc Lamont Hill on Epstein, Trump and how widespread sexual violence is in the United States.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/upfront/2025/12/20/the-me-too-movement-in-the-age-of-trump-and-epstein?traffic_source=rss

29-day-old baby boy dies of hypothermia as temperatures drop in Gaza

Sheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/19/29-day-old-baby-boy-dies-of-hypothermia-as-temperatures-drop-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush

Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/18/new-white-house-plaques-attack-biden-obama-and-bush?traffic_source=rss

Trump aide Stephen Miller suggests Venezuelan oil belongs to US

White House deputy chief of staff says US 'created the oil industry in Venezuela' as tensions intensify with Caracas.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/17/trump-aide-stephen-miller-suggests-venezuelan-oil-belongs-to-us?traffic_source=rss

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends record before Republican lawmakers

Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/17/trump-prosecutor-jack-smith-defends-record-before-republican-lawmakers?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian infant freezes to death in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid

Winter cold 'becomes lethal' as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/16/palestinian-infant-freezes-to-death-in-gaza-as-israel-keeps-blocking-aid?traffic_source=rss

What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?

Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/16/whats-behind-south-americas-shift-to-the-right?traffic_source=rss

Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks

European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/15/trump-says-deal-to-end-ukraine-war-closer-than-ever-after-berlin-talks?traffic_source=rss

Israel to demolish 25 homes in occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp

Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to 'cage in' Palestinians.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/15/israel-to-demolish-25-homes-in-occupied-west-bank-nur-shams-camp?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’

Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/15/venezuela-slams-european-councils-renewed-sanctions-as-futile?traffic_source=rss

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US tanker

The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curacao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/14/jetblue-flight-near-venezuela-avoids-midair-collision-with-us-tanker?traffic_source=rss

France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Paris says EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its current state.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/14/france-calls-to-delay-vote-on-eu-mercosur-trade-deal?traffic_source=rss

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish

The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/14/philippines-says-fishermen-hurt-boat-damaged-in-china-coastguard-skirmish?traffic_source=rss

Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings

A Royal Thai Navy spokesman says its military launched an operation to reclaim border 'territories' in Trat province.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/14/thailand-launches-new-offensive-as-cambodia-halts-all-border-crossings?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389

These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1389?traffic_source=rss

Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting

Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/13/brown-university-in-us-reports-active-shooter-situation-on-campus?traffic_source=rss

Tunisia sentences opposition leader Abir Moussi to 12 years in jail

Dozens of opposition figures being targeted in nation once seen as beacon for democracy after sparking the Arab Spring. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/12/tunisia-sentences-opposition-leader-abir-moussi-to-12-years-in?traffic_source=rss

Bird flu kills hundreds of storks in Spain

Spain detected bird flu outbreaks among wild birds in the Madrid region after hundreds of dead storks were found.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/12/bird-flu-kills-hundreds-of-storks-in-spain?traffic_source=rss

Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns

Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/11/paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-bid-faces-conflict-of-interest-concerns?traffic_source=rss

Gaza’s camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies

Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/11/gazas-camps-brace-for-floods-as-israel-blocks-key-shelter-supplies?traffic_source=rss

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 to pile pressure on Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid beaten 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, raising further questions about the beleaguered coach's future.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/10/manchester-city-beat-real-madrid-2-1-to-pile-pressure-on-xabi-alonso?traffic_source=rss

US Congressman Randy Fine suggests Palestinians should ‘be destroyed first’

The Republican lawmaker, a Trump ally, says during a congressional hearing he is 'not afraid' to be called Islamophobic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/10/us-congressman-randy-fine-suggests-palestinians-should-be-destroyed-first?traffic_source=rss

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado misses Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado missed the ceremony awarding her this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/10/venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado-misses-nobel-peace-prize-ceremony?traffic_source=rss

Brigitte Macron faces criticism after using sexist insult about activists

The French first lady's team says she had intended to criticise a feminist group's 'radical method' of protest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/9/brigitte-macron-faces-criticism-after-using-sexist-insult-about-activists?traffic_source=rss

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid US pressure over peace plan

Trump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is 'losing' the war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/9/zelenskyy-meets-pope-leo-xiv-in-rome-amid-us-pressure-over-peace-plan?traffic_source=rss

ACLU files lawsuit seeking legal basis for Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes

Trump’s vessel strikes claim to combat US drug trafficking, but experts argue their impact on drug flows is negligible.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/9/aclu-files-lawsuit-seeking-legal-basis-for-trumps-caribbean-boat-strikes?traffic_source=rss

Sorry, not sorry: Netanyahu demands a pardon

Netanyahu says his corruption trial endangers Israel and demands a pardon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2025/12/8/sorry-not-sorry-netanyahu-demands-a-pardon?traffic_source=rss

‘Dangerous precedent’: UN condemns Israeli raid on UNRWA

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s raid on the East Jerusalem compound of UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/8/dangerous-precedent-un-condemns-israeli-raid-on-unrwa?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,383

These are the key developments from day 1,383 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1383?traffic_source=rss

Celta Vigo earn shock 2-0 win at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid implode

Substitute Williot Swedberg scores brace to defeat Real Madrid, who ended game with nine players after two red cards.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/7/real-madrid-implode-as-celta-vigo-earn-shock-2-0-win-at-the-bernabeu?traffic_source=rss

Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan

Israeli military claims yellow line is 'new border' as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/7/hamas-and-israel-move-towards-phase-two-of-us-backed-gaza-plan?traffic_source=rss

Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties

The two countries' traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel's genocidal war on the people of Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/6/germanys-merz-makes-first-visit-to-israel-as-chancellor-amid-strained-ties?traffic_source=rss

Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/6/israeli-drone-chases-and-kills-elderly-woman-in-gaza-as-attacks-continue?traffic_source=rss

US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/5/us-health-panel-ditches-guidance-to-give-hepatitis-b-vaccine-to-newborns?traffic_source=rss

US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/4/us-senators-unveil-bill-to-keep-trump-from-allowing-ai-chip-sales-to-china?traffic_source=rss

Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day

Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/4/gaza-war-amputees-mark-international-disabilities-day?traffic_source=rss

Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid

Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/western-cuba-faces-blackout-as-government-seeks-to-update-energy-grid?traffic_source=rss

Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster

After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/2/report-finds-widespread-police-failings-over-uks-hillsborough-disaster?traffic_source=rss

US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York

Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/1/senator-chuck-schumer-receives-bomb-threats-at-three-regional-offices-in-ny?traffic_source=rss

Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze

Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/1/hong-kong-says-deficient-netting-spread-deadly-wang-fuk-blaze?traffic_source=rss