Iran’s Foreign Ministry defends retaliatory strikes, slams US betrayal

Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran's attacks on US targets across the region are legitimate defensive actions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-foreign-ministry-defends-retaliatory-strikes-slams-us-betrayal?traffic_source=rss

Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade

The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: 'They want our help.'

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/trump-suggests-a-friendly-takeover-of-cuba-amid-us-fuel-blockade?traffic_source=rss

IAEA urges Iran to allow inspections, points at Isfahan

IAEA says Iran has stored most of its highly enriched uranium at an underground tunnel complex at its Isfahan facility.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/iaea-eyes-isfahan-nuclear-complex-as-it-urges-iran-to-allow?traffic_source=rss

Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing

Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/26/columbia-university-students-protest-ice-arrest-at-university?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fight

Ghana's foreign minister says many of the Africans are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/ukraine-claims-russia-enlisting-over-1700-african-mercenaries?traffic_source=rss

Modi, Netanyahu praise each other in address to Israeli Knesset

Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of each other’s countries in civilisational terms to the Israeli Knesset.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/25/modi-netanyahu-praise-each-other-in-address-to-israeli-knesset?traffic_source=rss

Fatigue and tension in Russia four years after Ukraine invasion

Problems are bubbling beneath the surface of Russian society four years after the invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/24/fatigue-and-tension-in-russia-four-years-after-ukraine-invasion?traffic_source=rss

Trump hits out at reports that top general flagged risks of attacking Iran

US president slams reports that General Dan Caine warned him of risks of war with Iran as '100 percent incorrect'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/trump-hits-out-at-reports-that-top-general-flagged-risks-of-attacking-iran?traffic_source=rss

Slovakia halts emergency power supplies to Ukraine over Russian oil dispute

Slovakia had issued a two-day ultimatum to Ukraine to reopen the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/slovakia-halts-emergency-power-supplies-to-ukraine-over-russian-oil-dispute?traffic_source=rss

White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy

Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/22/white-house-post-after-us-hockey-win-over-canada-stirs-controversy?traffic_source=rss

Mexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Mexican leader Sheinbaum says government is responding to reported violence after operation against the cartel leader.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/22/mexico-announces-killing-of-drug-cartel-kingpin-el-mencho?traffic_source=rss

What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?

The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/2/22/what-will-trumps-latest-sweeping-tariffs-mean-for-the-world?traffic_source=rss

Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful. What are the implications?

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's central policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/2/21/trumps-tariff-regime-ruled-unlawful-what-are-the-implications?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/21/venezuela-receives-more-than-1500-amnesty-requests-under-new-law?traffic_source=rss

‘Absurd and provocative’: Huckabee faces firestorm for Israel border stance

Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia denounce US ambassador's remarks suggesting Israel has right to much of the Middle East.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/21/absurd-and-provocative-huckabee-faces-firestorm-for-israel-border-stance?traffic_source=rss

Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?

The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/20/can-trump-still-impose-tariffs-after-the-supreme-court-ruling?traffic_source=rss

Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute

Foreign Minister ​Peter Szijjarto says Hungary 'will not give in to this blackmail' after oil flows from Ukraine halted.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/20/hungary-to-block-90-billion-euro-eu-loan-to-ukraine-in-russian-oil-dispute?traffic_source=rss

Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/19/ex-prince-andrews-arrest-spurs-epstein-accountability-calls-from-uk-to-us?traffic_source=rss

Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/2/19/is-social-media-addictive?traffic_source=rss

US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/19/us-trade-deficit-swells-in-december-as-imports-surge?traffic_source=rss

Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal

The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/18/trump-says-uks-starmer-big-mistake-diego-garcia-lease?traffic_source=rss

UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace

UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza 'ceasefire' and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/18/unsc-moves-gaza-meeting-to-avoid-clash-with-trumps-board-of-peace?traffic_source=rss

Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/17/colombia-to-resume-peace-talks-with-ecg-after-temporary-suspension?traffic_source=rss

Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer

The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/17/warner-bros-rejects-latest-paramount-bid-but-open-to-best-and-final-offer?traffic_source=rss

US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks

The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/17/us-and-iran-reach-guiding-principles-in-geneva-nuclear-talks?traffic_source=rss

One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/one-year-on-no-other-land-co-director-says-israeli-attacks-intensifying?traffic_source=rss

Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28

Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/drone-strike-on-busy-market-in-sudan-kills-at-least-28?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453

These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1453?traffic_source=rss

Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people

Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/15/israel-bombs-lebanon-syria-border-kills-four-people?traffic_source=rss

Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is 'indefensible'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/2/15/can-the-un-security-council-be-reformed?traffic_source=rss

At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

US President Donald Trump says that the first meeting of his newly created 'Board of Peace' will take place on Thursday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/15/at-least-11-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga

Vinicius Jr strikes twice ⁠from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/14/real-madrid-thrash-real-sociedad-4-1-to-move-top-of-la-liga?traffic_source=rss

Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Medical charity's announcement comes on the heels of Israel's recent ban on its operations in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/14/gunmen-onsite-force-msf-to-stop-work-at-gazas-nasser-hospital?traffic_source=rss

Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN’s Albanese after resignation calls

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces calls to step down by France and Germany despite debunked remarks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/14/over-100-artists-for-palestine-back-uns-albanese-after-resignation-calls?traffic_source=rss

Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/13/court-orders-trump-administration-to-facilitate-deported-students-return?traffic_source=rss

Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’

After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government's ban has backfired.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/13/co-founder-of-palestine-action-governments-ban-on-group?traffic_source=rss

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 to take charge of Copa del Rey semi

Atletico Madrid tear the holders ⁠apart ⁠with four first-half goals in the ⁠first leg of their Copa del ​Rey semifinal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/12/atletico-madrid-thrash-barcelona-4-0-to-take-charge-of-copa-del-rey-semi?traffic_source=rss

T20 World Cup: How India vs Pakistan relations went from bad to worse

From handshake row to match boycott - a look at the post-conflict controversial incidents in cricket's biggest rivalry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/12/t20-world-cup-how-india-vs-pakistan-relations-went-from-bad-to-worse?traffic_source=rss

Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?

Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/2/11/will-thursdays-elections-be-a-watershed-moment-for-bangladesh?traffic_source=rss

Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?

As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/11/beyond-pressure-what-is-the-trump-administrations-endgame-in-cuba?traffic_source=rss

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘one single cause’: Israel

How a convicted sex offender leveraged his money and contacts to advance Israel’s agenda and his own.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-take-2/2026/2/10/aje-onl-glb_epsteinisrael_av_v2-100226?traffic_source=rss

Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle

Shake-up brings in 13 new ministers including those overseeing planning, investment, and foreign trade.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/egypts-parliament-backs-economy-focused-cabinet-reshuffle?traffic_source=rss

UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza

The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/9/un-installs-relief-housing-units-for-displaced-families-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss

From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/8/icc-t20-cricket-world-cup-2026-nepal-england-wankhede-mumbai?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released

Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/8/venezuela-opposition-politician-juan-pablo-guanipa-released?traffic_source=rss

Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/8/japans-sanae-takaichi-tipped-for-big-win-as-polls-open-in-snap-elections?traffic_source=rss

Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister

Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/7/haitis-transitional-council-hands-power-to-us-backed-pm?traffic_source=rss

‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/7/iran-says-oman-mediated-talks-with-us-a-good-start?traffic_source=rss

For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak

As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/6/what-t20-world-cup-expulsion-means-for-bangladesh-and-regional-relations?traffic_source=rss

US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech

Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/6/us-fcc-notice-to-broadcasters-prompts-concerns-on-curtailing-free-speech?traffic_source=rss

Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election

The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/5/trump-endorses-prime-minister-viktor-orban-for-hungarys-april-election?traffic_source=rss

Six British activists acquitted over raid on Israeli defence firm’s factory

Six British ‍activists ‍have been acquitted of aggravated burglary tied to a raid on an Israeli defence firm’s factory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/4/six-british-activists-acquitted-over-raid-on-israeli-defence-firms-factory?traffic_source=rss

US House passes $1.2 trillion spending package to end government shutdown

The spending package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through February 13.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/3/us-house-passes-1-2-trillion-spending-package-to-end-government-shutdown?traffic_source=rss

Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?

Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/3/who-was-libyas-saif-al-islam-gaddafi?traffic_source=rss

Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait

Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/2/relief-for-patients-leaving-gaza-as-rafah-opens-but-thousands-still-wait?traffic_source=rss

UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt

Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/2/un-welcomes-reopening-of-gazas-rafah-border-with-egypt?traffic_source=rss

Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot

The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/1/israel-partially-reopens-rafah-crossing-in-pilot?traffic_source=rss

Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets

Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/1/epstein-email-reveals-plan-to-access-libyas-frozen-state-assets?traffic_source=rss