Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on ↗Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.
Al Jazeera · 00:36
Former Maduro ally pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud ↗Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.
Al Jazeera · 00:38
Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report ↗Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.
Al Jazeera · 00:42
Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank ↗Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 01:09
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca ↗Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'
Al Jazeera · 01:35
Attacks on Saudi oil expose Iraqi PM’s struggle to control armed factions ↗A senior Iraqi source points to a resistance 'splinter' group for the September attack on the East-West pipeline.
Al Jazeera · 01:41
Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it ↗Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.
Al Jazeera · 01:42
DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo? ↗M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
Al Jazeera · 01:53
Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast ↗Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera · 02:40
Anthropic CEO didn’t foresee the speed of global AI growth ↗Anthropic’s CEO says he ‘didn’t appreciate’ the speed with which AI’s growth would underpin the global economy.
Al Jazeera · 02:52
Is US health care too broken to cure cancer? ↗Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone with cancer.
Al Jazeera · 03:38
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention ↗Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
Al Jazeera · 03:39
Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel ↗Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.
Al Jazeera · 04:30
Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped ↗Rescue crews in Gaza pull survivors from a collapsed building as cries for help echo beneath the rubble, witnesses say.
Al Jazeera · 05:06
At least 10 dead, dozens missing in Gaza building collapse ↗At least 10 Palestinians are dead and up to 70 more are believed missing after a building collapsed in Gaza City.
Al Jazeera · 05:07
News helicopter crash in Los Angeles kills three, injures one ↗NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashes while covering deadly metro bus collision from the air.
Al Jazeera · 05:21
Republican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth ↗United States Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote whether to impeach Secretary of Defense
Al Jazeera · 05:24
What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia? ↗China's first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia.
Al Jazeera · 05:31
Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office ↗Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.
Al Jazeera · 05:36
US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour ↗For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.
Al Jazeera · 06:25
Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb ↗Howard Webb says the referees' body is disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland's goal against Manchester United.
Al Jazeera · 06:57
US charges five people over alleged Russian plots ↗Prosecutors said that the group worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services to carry out attacks and murders.
Al Jazeera · 07:49
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes ↗Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.
Al Jazeera · 09:05
NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three ↗NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three
Al Jazeera · 09:17
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Benin ↗Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.
Al Jazeera · 09:19
Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel Bonds ↗Palestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.
Al Jazeera · 09:32
At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line ↗At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says.
Al Jazeera · 09:44
Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken ahead of Asian Games ↗Pathirage's javelins, which he used to throw world-best distance, were broken on his flight back from Budapest.
Al Jazeera · 09:46
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes ↗This is a breaking news story.
Al Jazeera · 10:11
Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity message ↗Three Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.
Al Jazeera · 10:21
Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza ↗A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.
Al Jazeera · 10:46
India summons Pakistani diplomat after incident in Arabian Sea ↗India accuses Pakistan of ignoring bilateral agreement after collison between the two countries' navies.
Al Jazeera · 11:12
Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn ↗Moment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turn
Al Jazeera · 11:28
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine ↗National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.
Al Jazeera · 12:09
US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means ↗The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 12:10
Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive ↗The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate.
Al Jazeera · 12:22
In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses ↗The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.
Al Jazeera · 12:32
At least 20 killed as multi-storey building collapses in Gaza City ↗Rescuers are searching through the rubble for survivors after a damaged apartment building collapsed overnight in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 12:39
US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warning ↗US senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.
Al Jazeera · 12:53
What is BRICS Pay, and can it rival the West’s SWIFT payments system? ↗BRICS Pay is a decentralised digital system for making international payments in currencies other than the dollar.
Al Jazeera · 12:56
Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children ↗Israel-hit building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 20 and leaving dozens trapped under the rubble.
Al Jazeera · 13:01
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings ↗Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
Al Jazeera · 13:05
FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council ↗A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.
Al Jazeera · 13:09
China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says ↗China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan ↗Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada ↗Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.
Al Jazeera · 13:23
Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun ↗From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.
Al Jazeera · 13:27
The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine ↗Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.
Al Jazeera · 13:29
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide ↗As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.
Al Jazeera · 13:40
Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa ↗The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.
Al Jazeera · 13:48
Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans ↗Taawoun football fans chanted late Portugal player Jota's name at Al Hilal's Neves, prompting Ronaldo to call for a ban.
Al Jazeera · 13:49
Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United ↗The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City's win at United
Al Jazeera · 13:56
Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms? ↗Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.
Al Jazeera · 14:18
Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ ↗Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.
Al Jazeera · 14:31
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza ↗Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.
Al Jazeera · 14:42
Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts ↗The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.
Al Jazeera · 14:53
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics? ↗High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.
Al Jazeera · 15:00
Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza ↗Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.
Al Jazeera · 15:16
Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country ↗Djibouti's interior minister has warned that number of people arriving in the country already exceeds national capacity.
Al Jazeera · 15:23
Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’ ↗Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 15:53
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns ↗Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chief ↗The DRC faces a growing Ebola threat as cases soar in North Kivu, despite progress in other regions, says Tedros
Al Jazeera · 16:35
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened? ↗Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.
Al Jazeera · 16:39
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push ↗Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.
Al Jazeera · 16:45
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint ↗New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.
Al Jazeera · 16:57
Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel? ↗The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.
Al Jazeera · 17:00
Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism ↗Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.
Al Jazeera · 17:07
‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly ↗A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.
Al Jazeera · 17:13
South Africa slam planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination ↗Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.
Al Jazeera · 17:17
Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted? ↗Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.
Al Jazeera · 17:20
Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes ↗Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.
Al Jazeera · 17:38
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief ↗The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.
Al Jazeera · 17:42
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel ↗Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.
Al Jazeera · 17:55
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns ↗Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.
Al Jazeera · 18:03
US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy ↗The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
Al Jazeera · 19:14
Jerusalem Daily: US to send $2.8BN worth of weapons to Israel ↗A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to save a paramedic.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago ↗The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
Al Jazeera · 19:45
Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths ↗US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump's pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.
Al Jazeera · 19:48
Al-Mughayyir: A village under siege ↗In al-Mughayyir, Palestinians say they are being squeezed into a smaller part of their own village in the West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 20:05
Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week ↗Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow's war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.
Al Jazeera · 20:08
Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare ↗Discontent is testing President Ahmed al-Sharaa's ability to unify a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
New video claims to show Saudi fighter jet Houthis say they shot down ↗Houthi forces have released a video claiming to show a Saudi fighter jet the group says was shot down in Yemen’s Marib.
Al Jazeera · 20:29
Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living ↗Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries ↗Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse ↗Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Al Jazeera · 21:41
Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup ↗Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
Al Jazeera · 22:18
Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups ↗The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.
Al Jazeera · 22:30
For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio ↗Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.
Al Jazeera · 23:03
What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years ↗The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
Al Jazeera · 23:11
‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain ↗Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.
Al Jazeera · 23:14
US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade ↗The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.
Al Jazeera · 23:26
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties ↗Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.