Wednesday, 19 August 2026
148 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 16:55
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says ↗New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
Al Jazeera · 17:12
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria ↗With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
Al Jazeera · 17:14
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs ↗Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
Al Jazeera · 17:32
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US ↗US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
Al Jazeera · 17:50
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post ↗The ex-FBI chief faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.
Al Jazeera · 17:50
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans ↗NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
Al Jazeera · 17:54
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state ↗The bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.
Al Jazeera · 18:06
Kennedy Center agrees not to restore Trump’s name before September 8 ↗Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the US president's name from the building.
Al Jazeera · 18:08
Canada boosts Lebanon aid to $50m and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’ ↗Canada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.
Al Jazeera · 18:21
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan ↗Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
Al Jazeera · 18:43
Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court ↗Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.
Al Jazeera · 18:48
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration ↗Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
Al Jazeera · 18:50
Violence in the New Syria? ↗The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
Al Jazeera · 19:09
Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections ↗Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.
Al Jazeera · 19:26
582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave ↗A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
Al Jazeera · 19:53
Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya ↗Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and NBCUniversal journalist Jose Suarez are among the dead.
Al Jazeera · 20:18
What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria? ↗US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
Al Jazeera · 20:39
Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread ↗Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland ↗Ceuta leaders want children returned to Morocco, but Madrid says deporting them is 'outrageous'.
Al Jazeera · 21:01
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts ↗Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
Al Jazeera · 21:09
Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza ↗The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
Al Jazeera · 21:10
Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar ↗“You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
Al Jazeera · 21:22
Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief ↗An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
Al Jazeera · 21:35
“I get along with him very well.” ↗US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
Al Jazeera · 22:01
What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta ↗Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.