Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Vatican says Francis's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis but that he remains 'in good spirits'.

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Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open

Spain's Carlo Alcaraz beats Croatia's Marin Cilic to progress to the last 16 of the Qatar Open.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/17/alcaraz-beats-cilic-in-straight-sets-to-advance-at-qatar-open?traffic_source=rss

Inside the El Salvador prison where the US could send its own citizens

El Salvador’s president offered to hold US citizen convicts in his “Terrorism Confinement Center."

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/17/inside-the-el-salvador-prison-where-the-us-could-send-its-own-citizens?traffic_source=rss

‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches

For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089

Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-20?traffic_source=rss

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly' wording.

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Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach

US president says he believes Russian leader wants peace as European leaders scramble to formulate response.

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RSF escalates attacks on Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp

The paramilitary group is trying to tighten its grip on Darfur, a traditional stronghold.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,088

Here are the key developments on the 1,088th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Children among 15 killed in crush at New Delhi train station in India

Indian officials said the accident happened amid a surge of passengers waiting for trains to a Hindu religious festival.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/16/children-among-15-killed-in-crush-at-new-delhi-train-station-in-india?traffic_source=rss

Can Trump really deport 11 million migrants?

Donald Trump is promising the biggest deportation push in US history. AJLabs examines whether the system can handle it.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/by-the-numbers-3/2025/2/15/can-trump-really-deport-11-million-migrants?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,087

Here are the key developments on the 1,087th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-18?traffic_source=rss

Osasuna vs Real Madrid: LaLiga – preview, team news, kickoff time

Defending champions Real Madrid target a return to winning ways in LaLiga when they travel to Osasuna on Saturday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/14/osasuna-vs-real-madrid-laliga-preview-team-news-kickoff-time?traffic_source=rss

Trump eyes summit with Xi and Putin, says he wants military budgets halved

US president says Washington's existing nuclear arsenal could destroy the world '100 times over'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/14/trump-floats-summit-with-xi-putin-to-discuss-halving-of-military-budgets?traffic_source=rss

After Australia’s ban, Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media

Jakarta says it is preparing legislation to protect minors from 'physical, mental, or moral perils'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/14/after-australias-ban-indonesia-mulls-minimum-age-for-social-media?traffic_source=rss

Trump launches reciprocal tariffs amid concerns of economic turmoil

US president says levies will restore a sense of 'fairness' to trade relations with other countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/13/trump-launches-reciprocal-tariffs-amid-concerns-of-economic-turmoil?traffic_source=rss

Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller

Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/12/everton-slow-liverpools-premier-league-charge-with-injury-time-leveller?traffic_source=rss

‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada

Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/12/trump-effect-how-us-tariffs-51st-state-threats-are-shaking-up-canada?traffic_source=rss

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/12/french-troops-set-to-exit-senegal-by-end-of-2025?traffic_source=rss

In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit

Joint motion is first clear effort to retreat from US regulator's prior crypto enforcement under Democratic leadership.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/11/in-change-in-crypto-enforcement-sec-and-binance-seek-pause-in-lawsuit?traffic_source=rss

US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs

Allies like Canada called the tariffs 'unacceptable', arguing they weaken economic integration and hurt economies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/11/us-trade-partners-criticise-trump-for-25-percent-steel-aluminium-tariffs?traffic_source=rss