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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/1/trump-orders-federal-agents-to-stay-away-from-protests-in-democrat-cities?traffic_source=rss

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.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/31/iraq-shia-bloc-reiterates-support-for-al-maliki-despite-trumps-threats?traffic_source=rss

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