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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities

Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.

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How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?

Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/1/31/how-much-control-will-the-us-have-over-venezuelas-oil?traffic_source=rss

Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist

Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/31/iranian-official-says-progress-made-on-talks-as-us-iran-tensions-persist?traffic_source=rss

Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats

The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.

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Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?

Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/1/31/is-trumps-choice-for-us-fed-chair-a-chameleon-or-a-solid-pick?traffic_source=rss

UN nuclear watchdog discusses Ukraine nuclear safety risks

Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/30/un-nuclear-watchdog-discusses-ukraine-nuclear-safety-risks?traffic_source=rss

Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’

Iran's foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/30/iran-says-ready-for-fair-talks-with-us-but-not-under-shadow-of-threats?traffic_source=rss

Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack

'They should be ready to hear us roar,' says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/29/niger-military-govt-says-france-benin-ivory-coast-behind-airport-attack?traffic_source=rss

Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments

The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/1/29/microsoft-stock-plunges-as-wall-street-questions-ai-investments?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/29/palestinian-journalist-bisan-owda-regains-tiktok-account-after-outcry?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

Court gives Israeli government until March to justify ban on foreign media from Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/28/israels-top-court-delays-gaza-press-access-ruling-amid-years-long-ban?traffic_source=rss