Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling
Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority groups.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
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Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
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Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.
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Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike
A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
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Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
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UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
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US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
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Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
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Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
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How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
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Africa and Asia back Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
Confederations back Gianni Infantino's run in 2027 to remain head of football's global governing body.
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Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman
League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
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Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress
The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.
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From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
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‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Officials around the globe condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violation of international law.
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Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash
US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.
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US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war
The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.
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Indonesian soldiers accused of acid attack. What happened and why?
Analysts say the attack is part of a wider pattern of repression amid concerns over the growing role of the military.
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Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?
Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.
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Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal
Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.
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Was Israeli PM’s Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump?
Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel's leader posted a destruction montage.
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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
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Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
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