Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN ↗President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
Al Jazeera · 01:01
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference ↗UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
Al Jazeera · 01:11
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
Al Jazeera · 01:20
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks ↗Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.
Al Jazeera · 01:33
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain ↗A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
Al Jazeera · 02:00
South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections ↗President Salva Kiir's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
Al Jazeera · 02:24
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer ↗UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
Al Jazeera · 02:36
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA ↗Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
Al Jazeera · 02:50
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace ↗Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
Al Jazeera · 03:08
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters ↗Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
Al Jazeera · 04:08
Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings ↗Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
Al Jazeera · 04:42
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz ↗Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
Al Jazeera · 04:58
Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days ↗Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
Al Jazeera · 05:07
Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible? ↗Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels ↗US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
Al Jazeera · 06:59
Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release ↗Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
Al Jazeera · 07:03
WHO’S FUTURE IS IT: CHINA OR THE WEST? ↗As global power shifts, how different are these two visions, and does the future belong to just one?
Al Jazeera · 07:18
Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India ↗The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
Al Jazeera · 07:31
At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting ↗Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
Al Jazeera · 08:40
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties ↗Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
Al Jazeera · 08:42
What Palestinian children endure in Israeli detention ↗Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.
Al Jazeera · 08:44
US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit ↗US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA
Al Jazeera · 08:58
Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record ↗Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.
Al Jazeera · 09:02
Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold ↗Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph.
Al Jazeera · 09:06
UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes? ↗With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
Al Jazeera · 09:40
‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks ↗Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
Al Jazeera · 09:58
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports ↗The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
Al Jazeera · 10:02
Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism ↗The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
Al Jazeera · 10:04
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function ↗World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
Al Jazeera · 10:15
Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz ↗Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis' defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast.
Al Jazeera · 10:27
As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls ↗Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
Al Jazeera · 10:44
Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say ↗Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
Al Jazeera · 10:50
China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record ↗The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.
Al Jazeera · 11:03
Qatar on mediation efforts: ‘We can’t let diplomacy fail’ ↗Qatar’s Majed al-Ansari says Doha is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict.
Al Jazeera · 11:38
UEFA’s Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row ↗UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.
Al Jazeera · 12:00
UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak ↗Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 12:20
As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war? ↗Trade war has been central to Trump's presidency, but it didn't slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.
Al Jazeera · 12:29
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches ↗The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
Al Jazeera · 12:46
Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson ↗Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
Al Jazeera · 12:57
Has the US outgrown the two-party system? ↗Josh Rushing, Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave on the Democrats, Republicans and whether a third choice is possible.
Al Jazeera · 12:59
ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader ↗Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.
Al Jazeera · 13:05
‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism ↗From street attacks to political rhetoric, xenophobia is becoming quotidian.
Al Jazeera · 13:20
Syria’s al-Sharaa answers questions on Israel’s violations in Syria ↗Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel, instead of the Golan Heights.
Al Jazeera · 13:23
‘No legal grounds for fees on international strait’, says IOM chief ↗IMO's Arsenio Dominguez says it’s not legal for countries to charge ships fees to use international straits.
Al Jazeera · 13:23
Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza ↗Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in 'ceasefires' in Gaza, the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera · 13:52
Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough? ↗Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
Al Jazeera · 13:54
UN poverty goal faces reality check ↗The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
Al Jazeera · 13:57
How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis? ↗UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
Al Jazeera · 14:16
Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament ↗Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
Al Jazeera · 14:33
Al-Sharaa: Occupied Golan Heights to ‘remain Syrian territory’ ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
Al Jazeera · 14:38
Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed? ↗The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
Al Jazeera · 14:49
Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work? ↗Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
Al Jazeera · 14:58
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks ↗Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
Al Jazeera · 15:24
Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’ ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.
Al Jazeera · 15:27
UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format ↗All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.
Al Jazeera · 15:49
‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’.
Al Jazeera · 15:52
KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh ↗KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh
Al Jazeera · 16:12
Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’ ↗Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply" to the Falkland Islands.
Al Jazeera · 16:21
Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains ↗Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
Al Jazeera · 16:29
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry? ↗Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
Al Jazeera · 16:34
US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran ↗As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
Al Jazeera · 16:36
How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence ↗The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.
Al Jazeera · 16:44
Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery ↗President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
Al Jazeera · 16:48
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins ↗Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
Al Jazeera · 17:10
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive ↗There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
Al Jazeera · 17:23
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength ↗Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
Al Jazeera · 17:35
Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN ↗Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 17:37
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo ↗Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
Al Jazeera · 17:45
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven ↗Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
Al Jazeera · 17:51
Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying ↗The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
Al Jazeera · 18:00
Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent ↗The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 18:34
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says ↗Marco Rubio made comments after Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' at the UN, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out.
Al Jazeera · 18:35
Why does Greenland matter to the US? ↗Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island's security.
Al Jazeera · 18:36
Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech ↗Pezeshkian leaves door open for negotiations, while calling out US blockade against Iran in Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 18:48
US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan ↗Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.
Al Jazeera · 18:49
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming ↗Palestinian shot dead as Israel's ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.
Al Jazeera · 18:57
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work? ↗White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands ↗Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.
Al Jazeera · 19:13
Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’ ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.
Al Jazeera · 19:26
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court ↗The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.
Al Jazeera · 19:27
Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions ↗Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions
Al Jazeera · 19:29
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban ↗Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.
Al Jazeera · 19:29
Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank ↗Israeli soldier Neria Leiter wounded in a suspected car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Beit Horon.
Al Jazeera · 19:31
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’ ↗Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.
Al Jazeera · 19:32
Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams ↗A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.
Al Jazeera · 19:35
Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue ↗Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.
Al Jazeera · 19:54
As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York ↗Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock.
Al Jazeera · 19:58
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in sexual assault retrial ↗The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
Al Jazeera · 20:23
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami ↗US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
Al Jazeera · 20:37
Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive ↗Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
Al Jazeera · 20:56
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’ ↗Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
Al Jazeera · 21:05
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland ↗Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
Al Jazeera · 21:18
FBI says investigating breach of ‘very sensitive’ data by hackers ↗Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees.
Al Jazeera · 22:56
Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip ↗Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.
Al Jazeera · 23:19
China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit ↗China's President Xi Jinping has touched down at Joint Base Andrews as he begins a much anticipated official state visit