Wednesday, 26 August 2026
365 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal ↗Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
Al Jazeera · 00:29
Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says ↗New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
Al Jazeera · 01:00
Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase? ↗Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
Al Jazeera · 01:43
Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan ↗Malaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Water crisis makes life in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps even worse ↗Families displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.
Al Jazeera · 02:47
Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York ↗Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
Al Jazeera · 02:54
Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home ↗Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 03:28
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve? ↗Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
Al Jazeera · 03:40
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature ↗Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
Al Jazeera · 03:49
Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says ↗Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.
Al Jazeera · 04:27
At least 15 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire ↗Only one child rescued after fire breaks out in the nursery at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Geo News reports.
Al Jazeera · 04:54
Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again ↗Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 05:15
Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert ↗A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.
Al Jazeera · 05:17
Fireworks factory goes up in smoke in Mexico ↗Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions
Al Jazeera · 05:20
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’ ↗Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
Al Jazeera · 06:02
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz ↗Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Al Jazeera · 06:31
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal ↗Star pair lost to Cobolli and Bencic, who will play married partners Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semifinal.
Al Jazeera · 07:18
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work? ↗The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
Al Jazeera · 07:20
Man United’s Fernandes, City’s Shaw named PFA Players of the Year ↗Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.
Al Jazeera · 07:26
The RSF’s defeat will not end Sudan’s war but merely fragment it ↗Sudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
Al Jazeera · 07:41
Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre ↗Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
Al Jazeera · 07:43
UN rejects Israel’s threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying ↗UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
Al Jazeera · 07:47
US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado ↗A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
Al Jazeera · 08:04
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam ↗The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
Al Jazeera · 08:18
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order ↗Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
Al Jazeera · 08:42
Lindsey Graham’s sister up for election to his US Senate seat ↗Lindsey Graham's sister up for election to his US Senate seat
Al Jazeera · 08:46
Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place ↗Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place
Al Jazeera · 08:54
Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN ↗UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.
Al Jazeera · 08:55
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July ↗The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
Al Jazeera · 09:00
Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva ↗Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.
Al Jazeera · 09:20
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target ↗US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
Al Jazeera · 09:36
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse ↗Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre "completely destroyed by fire".
Al Jazeera · 09:48
At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads, energy facilities ↗Authorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.
Al Jazeera · 10:00
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy ↗Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
Al Jazeera · 10:28
Is Japan trying to build bridges with China after Taiwan spat? ↗Experts say Japanese lawmakers' visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Al Jazeera · 10:29
China’s Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt ↗The Chinese president will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek, before travelling to Egypt.
Al Jazeera · 10:42
Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief ↗Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has 'grown from year to year'.
Al Jazeera · 11:06
Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille ↗Sought-after Bouaddi joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal worth $117m.
Al Jazeera · 11:24
Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle ↗Over 20,000 participants hurled 165 tonnes of tomatoes in Buñol's streets during Spain's famed La Tomatina festival.
Al Jazeera · 11:25
Mother and daughter detained by ICE in hospital after car crash ↗Mother and daughter detained by ICE in hospital after car crash
Al Jazeera · 11:32
Why India is sharing missile secrets with its private sector ↗New policy allows India’s private sector to produce advanced weaponry, supporting its goal of military self-sufficiency.
Al Jazeera · 12:04
Dead whale washes ashore on beach in Mexico ↗A roughly 12-metre-long whale has been found dead on a beach in Tijuana, Mexico.
Al Jazeera · 12:05
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know ↗Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 12:22
England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision ↗Raheem Sterling has also been accused of possession of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15.
Al Jazeera · 12:22
Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepal’s Himalayas ↗Flash floods devastate Nepal's Himalayas, washing away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river.
Al Jazeera · 12:24
When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates? ↗Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.
Al Jazeera · 12:36
CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border ↗CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.
Al Jazeera · 12:44
Deadly flash floods sweep through northern Nepal ↗Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court ↗Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
Al Jazeera · 13:22
A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate ↗Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?
Al Jazeera · 13:36
Callaway apologises after golf ad slammed for depicting domestic violence ↗The advert, which was released online last week before being pulled, prompted calls for a boycott of Callaway products.
Al Jazeera · 13:44
Locked inside: Grief and anger as Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns ↗A nursery for critical infants — supposedly the safest place in Islamabad's PIMS hospital — turned into a deathtrap.
Al Jazeera · 13:49
Why northern Mozambique’s surging violence is worsening displacement crisis ↗Over 100,000 people displaced last year alone, adding to the 1.3 million people already forced to flee from their homes.
Al Jazeera · 13:53
Children in Gaza fear flying their kites after Israeli threat ↗A 10-year-old boy who makes kites says he is afraid to fly them after Israel threatened to treat kites as acts of war.
Al Jazeera · 14:00
Bodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandal ↗A police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.
Al Jazeera · 14:16
Trump tells Al Jazeera ‘not in a hurry’ for Iran to return to talks ↗'I have no time schedule,' Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
Al Jazeera · 14:21
Meta agrees to settlement, platform changes in youth addiction case ↗Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
Al Jazeera · 14:30
Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin ↗CIA's Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks 'positive'.
Al Jazeera · 14:42
Israel extends campaign against UNRWA to advance West Bank annexation ↗Raid on UNRWA centre exposes Israel's strategic push to erase refugee rights, seal West Bank annexation, analysts say.
Al Jazeera · 14:59
Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban ↗The Israeli Product Centre says it has not been given enough time to sell off its stock.
Al Jazeera · 15:52
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga ↗Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Mbappe and Bellingham lead the line for Mourinho's side.
Al Jazeera · 16:11
Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why? ↗The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
Al Jazeera · 16:14
Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods ↗Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.
Al Jazeera · 16:16
Video: Man kills eight relatives in Montana gun attack ↗A man killed eight relatives at a family home in the US state of Montana.
Al Jazeera · 16:25
Luxury watches worth $1.2 million stolen from a popular mall in Tokyo ↗It took just 10 seconds for thieves to steal $1.2 million worth of luxury watches from a Tokyo shop in broad daylight.
Al Jazeera · 16:27
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases ↗Syria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.
Al Jazeera · 16:53
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war ↗Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
Al Jazeera · 17:05
Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing ↗Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 17:07
At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival ↗At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain.
Al Jazeera · 17:27
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK after royal rift ↗The couple quit royal duties six years ago to head to California. It's unclear how they will be received on return.
Al Jazeera · 17:28
US inflation remains sticky in July ↗Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.
Al Jazeera · 18:07
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary ↗Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
Al Jazeera · 18:08
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups ↗Palestine Action's Huda Ammori says Trump's penalties should be a 'wake-up call' for UK to lift ban on the group.
Al Jazeera · 18:13
UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan ↗UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.
Al Jazeera · 18:19
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military? ↗SDF's dissolution is a major victory for Damascus, but unresolved questions over command and deployment remain.
Al Jazeera · 19:09
Israeli forces install new gate, isolating Palestinian village ↗Israeli forces installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 19:21
German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito ↗Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.
Al Jazeera · 19:25
UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem facility ↗Christian Saunders tells Al Jazeera raid part of campaign to weaken agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.
Al Jazeera · 19:31
Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return,’ envoy warns ↗Hamas has pledged to hand over its weapons as part of the US plan for Gaza, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected.
Al Jazeera · 19:41
Video: Ukrainian drones target Wildberries e-commerce hub in Russia ↗Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries.
Al Jazeera · 20:05
8 migrants buried in Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane ↗Residents of Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane on Wednesday attended the funerals of eight young migrants.
Al Jazeera · 20:13
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected president ↗A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.
Al Jazeera · 20:37
What’s behind the SDF’s deal with Damascus? ↗The Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria's army.
Al Jazeera · 20:45
Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers ↗With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
Al Jazeera · 20:59
US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies ↗US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
Al Jazeera · 21:07
Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel ↗Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
Al Jazeera · 21:09
UNRWA chief: Israel seeks to eliminate agency and Palestinian refugee issue ↗UNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel’s efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal ↗Survivors of the flash flooding in Nepal have been describing the moment their homes swept away in the landslide.
Al Jazeera · 21:21
Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case ↗Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
Al Jazeera · 22:04
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad ↗Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.
Al Jazeera · 22:38
Tribe accuses US federal agents of ‘trespassing’ on indigenous border land ↗The Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
Al Jazeera · 22:49
US judge declines Minnesota’s effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent ↗ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
Al Jazeera · 22:56
Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga – prediction, teams, lineups ↗Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona's five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.
Al Jazeera · 23:23
Spain’s tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulp ↗Thousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.
Al Jazeera · 23:46
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over ↗International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.