Trump administration to ban transgender people from military enlistment

The Republican leader has repeatedly sought to limit the ability of transgender people to serve in US armed forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/11/trump-administration-to-ban-transgender-people-from-military-enlistment?traffic_source=rss

Elon Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for OpenAI

Musk's bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of the startup.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/10/elon-musk-led-group-makes-97-4bn-bid-for-openai?traffic_source=rss

US judge orders Trump administration to obey halt on spending freeze

Judge rules US government has defied previous ruling that suspended Trump's sweeping order to freeze federal spending.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/10/us-judge-orders-trump-administration-to-obey-halt-on-spending-freeze?traffic_source=rss

Trump says will impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium

US president announces latest tariffs following trade measures directed at Canada, Mexico and China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/10/trump-says-will-impose-twenty-five-percent-tariffs-on-imports-of-steel-aluminium?traffic_source=rss

US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, Trump says

US president says other countries in the Middle East could be tasked with rebuilding parts of the war-ravaged enclave.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/10/us-committed-to-buying-and-owning-gaza-trump-says?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,081

Here are the key developments on the 1,081st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1081?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico

Real striker Kylian Mbappe's second-half equaliser cancels out Julian Alvarez's penalty for Atletico in Madrid derby.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/8/real-madrid-rescued-by-mbappe-after-alvarez-penalty-for-atletico?traffic_source=rss

Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire

Israeli drone attack targets the Shaara area in eastern Bekaa region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/israeli-air-strike-kills-six-in-eastern-lebanon-amid-fragile-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’

'Maximum pressure' policy pushed by US 'would not be a negotiation but a form of surrender', Iranian FM says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/iran-ready-to-negotiate-with-us-but-not-under-trumps-maximum-pressure?traffic_source=rss

Seeking re-election, President Daniel Noboa centres Ecuador’s crime wave

From prison riots to power outages, Daniel Noboa's first term has set the stage for tough battles ahead.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2025/2/8/seeking-re-election-president-daniel-noboa-centres-ecuadors-crime-wave?traffic_source=rss

What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for ceasefire deal?

US president's call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/what-does-trumps-ethnic-cleansing-proposal-mean-for-ceasefire-deal?traffic_source=rss

Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings

US president says 'no need' for predecessor to have access to classified information.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/trump-strips-biden-of-security-clearance-access-to-intelligence-briefings?traffic_source=rss

Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance

Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/7/protests-continue-in-slovakia-against-pm-ficos-pro-russia-stance?traffic_source=rss

Torres hat-trick leads Barcelona Copa del Rey rout at Valencia

Ferran Torres scores three of Barcelona's first four goals in a 5-0 Copa del Rey quarterfinal win at Valencia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/6/torres-hattrick-leads-barcelona-copa-del-rey-rout-at-valencia?traffic_source=rss

US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants

Trump and allies such as billionaire Elon Musk have carried out blitz campaign meant to thin the government workforce.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/6/us-judge-delays-trump-buyout-offer-meant-to-thin-out-public-servants?traffic_source=rss

Palestinians return home in Gaza, but without their loved ones

More than 61,700 Palestinians were killed by Israel in the Gaza war. Now, their family members are returning home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/6/palestinians-return-home-in-gaza-but-without-their-loved-ones?traffic_source=rss

Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner

PGA commissioner wants the US president to negotiate a deal with the breakaway LIV Golf in hopes of ending the division.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/6/trump-involvement-helps-pga-tour-get-closer-to-liv-golf-deal-commissioner?traffic_source=rss

Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts

In 2024, roughly 66,000 people were deported from the US to Guatemala. Under Trump, that number is expected to rise.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/5/guatemala-agrees-to-increase-number-of-us-deportation-flights-it-accepts?traffic_source=rss

Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump’s Gaza displacement plan

US President Trump has called for the takeover of Gaza and for Palestinians to leave - but what do they think?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/5/palestinians-react-with-fury-resignation-to-trumps-gaza-displacement-plan?traffic_source=rss

Iran calls for OPEC to unite against potential US oil sanctions

Iranian president urges members to unite after Trump again initiates 'maximum pressure' sanctions campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/5/iran-calls-for-opec-to-unite-against-potential-us-oil-sanctions?traffic_source=rss

‘Gaza is not a place for people to be living’

US President Donald Trump said the only reason Palestinians want to live in Gaza is because they have no alternative.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/4/gaza-is-not-a-place-for-people-to-be?traffic_source=rss