Friday, 28 August 2026
313 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz ↗Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
Al Jazeera · 00:19
US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains ↗Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
Al Jazeera · 00:59
New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra ↗After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 01:15
Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears ↗First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.
Al Jazeera · 01:23
Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz ↗Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.
Al Jazeera · 01:29
Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy ↗A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.
Al Jazeera · 01:33
Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12 ↗An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
Al Jazeera · 02:01
Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy ↗A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.
Al Jazeera · 02:15
Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid ↗Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.
Al Jazeera · 02:16
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship ↗Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.
Al Jazeera · 02:32
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say ↗Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
Al Jazeera · 02:34
Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak ↗The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.
Al Jazeera · 04:17
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption ↗Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.
Al Jazeera · 04:20
Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search ↗China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.
Al Jazeera · 04:27
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola ↗Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.
Al Jazeera · 05:18
Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath ↗Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.
Al Jazeera · 05:37
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions ↗The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
Al Jazeera · 05:43
Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up ↗Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
Al Jazeera · 06:08
Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens ↗Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.
Al Jazeera · 06:31
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests ↗Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
Al Jazeera · 06:31
Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off ↗The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.
Al Jazeera · 06:35
Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly ↗Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.
Al Jazeera · 06:45
Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers ↗Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.
Al Jazeera · 06:58
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic ↗Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.
Al Jazeera · 07:35
Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League ↗Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.
Al Jazeera · 07:51
Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts ↗The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.
Al Jazeera · 08:09
‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing ↗Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.
Al Jazeera · 08:54
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son ↗Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
Al Jazeera · 09:01
Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire ↗Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.
Al Jazeera · 09:30
Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows ↗The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.
Al Jazeera · 09:38
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction ↗Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.
Al Jazeera · 10:18
‘Where’s the humanity?’: Imran Khan’s sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM ↗Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.
Al Jazeera · 10:45
US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail ↗Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
Al Jazeera · 11:02
Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake? ↗Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.
Al Jazeera · 11:25
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report ↗Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
Al Jazeera · 11:41
With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East ↗From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
Al Jazeera · 11:45
Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country’s east ↗Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.
Al Jazeera · 11:45
US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers ↗Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.
Al Jazeera · 11:46
‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border ↗A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.
Al Jazeera · 11:49
US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites ↗Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year's final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.
Al Jazeera · 11:56
Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan ↗Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
Al Jazeera · 12:33
Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait ↗Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Al Jazeera · 12:37
After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost? ↗Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.
Al Jazeera · 12:59
Narrow escape for woman as Russian drone hits residential area ↗Video shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves ↗The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.
Al Jazeera · 13:17
Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role ↗Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division ↗Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
Al Jazeera · 13:33
Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan ↗Teams playing in UEFA's Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.
Al Jazeera · 13:40
UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements ↗Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
Al Jazeera · 14:20
Oneness or Hindu supremacy? RSS chief Bhagwat’s secretive New York hosts ↗RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
Al Jazeera · 14:36
Can Trump really rename Lake Ontario, ‘Lake America’? ↗Amid tariff war with Canada, Trump has signed an executive order renaming the shared lake.
Al Jazeera · 14:59
Nepali families pray for miracles with relatives missing after flood ↗At a Kathmandu hospital, families peer at lists of those who are critical, dead — or have been released.
Al Jazeera · 15:09
6 months of war on Iran ↗The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.
Al Jazeera · 16:01
LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Premier League ↗Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Erling Haaland will look to fire City to consecutive wins.
Al Jazeera · 16:02
The two types of Israeli settlers ↗Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank isn’t just driven by ideology, but also by economic incentives.
Al Jazeera · 16:12
Kenyan police fire tear gas at Nairobi protest against import duty hike ↗Traders frustrated by more than $5,000 duty hike they say will hurt small businesses.
Al Jazeera · 16:31
Why is India’s nationalist RSS holding an event in New York? ↗The head of India’s controversial Hindu nationalist RSS is due to speak in New York.
Al Jazeera · 16:38
Israeli strikes kill five people, including three from one family, in Gaza ↗The latest round of attacks comes as Palestinians across the strip continue to face severe food insecurity.
Al Jazeera · 16:42
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow ↗After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.
Al Jazeera · 16:44
Gaza forced to use unreliable online payments amid ‘cash famine’ ↗Israeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza's banking system and daily commerce.
Al Jazeera · 16:44
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’ ↗In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be 'devastating'.
Al Jazeera · 16:56
Al Jazeera reports from Nepal as flood survivors flee new threat ↗Al Jazeera reports from flood-hit Bidur, Nepal, as residents flee towards higher ground amid threats of another flood.
Al Jazeera · 16:59
Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future ↗Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.
Al Jazeera · 17:22
US Fed chair warns inflation progress insufficient, hints at rate hikes ↗Kevin Warsh in speech underscores Fed's commitment to tackling inflation, with rate hikes possibly on horizon.
Al Jazeera · 17:32
US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order ↗The rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.
Al Jazeera · 17:36
‘Terrorist connection’ alleged in Trump’s Scotland golf course damage case ↗Seven people have been charged in connection with damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in 2025.
Al Jazeera · 17:47
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin ↗Israel's prime minister and defence minister praise the attack as Hamas calls for Israeli 'crimes' to stop.
Al Jazeera · 18:37
Deadly Russian strikes hit civilian targets in Ukraine ↗Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv
Al Jazeera · 18:50
Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo ↗Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.
Al Jazeera · 19:02
Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports ↗Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.
Al Jazeera · 19:03
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day ↗Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 19:23
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy ↗The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
Al Jazeera · 19:26
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy ↗Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.
Al Jazeera · 19:58
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ ↗Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.
Al Jazeera · 20:44
What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster? ↗Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace ↗Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.
Al Jazeera · 20:54
Forced birth control in Greenland violated women’s rights, experts find ↗Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
Al Jazeera · 21:01
8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue ↗Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
Al Jazeera · 21:25
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism ↗Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
Al Jazeera · 21:26
Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods ↗Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.
Al Jazeera · 21:39
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk ↗Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
Al Jazeera · 21:49
Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected ↗DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
Al Jazeera · 22:11
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin ↗An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
Al Jazeera · 22:59
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights ↗Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 22:59
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit ↗The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
Al Jazeera · 23:04
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US ↗A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Al Jazeera · 23:39
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest ↗Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.
Al Jazeera · 23:48
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism ↗Cambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.