Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.
Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government
PM sworn in and 14 ministers approved in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.
‘Absolutely no fuel’: Cuba hit by blackouts, protests amid power outages
Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.
Yemen gov’t, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in ‘largest’ swap
The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.
Lamine Yamal divides opinion with Palestinian flag gesture
A mural of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was painted in Gaza after the teenager waved a Palestinian flag.
Israel’s Netanyahu says suing New York Times over Palestinian rape article
Israel launches 'defamation' suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.
Latvian PM resigns over handling of stray Ukrainian drones
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones
No Exit From El Fasher
Fault Lines and Lighthouse investigate the siege of Sudan’s el-Fasher, where civilians were trapped, starved and killed.
‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026
Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.