US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela’s interim leader vows oil sector reform
US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
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UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran
Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
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Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422
These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched
Israeli forces carry out various attacks across the war-torn enclave, including hits on family homes in Deir el-Balah.
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Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline
Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.
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US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue
Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.
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Palestinians ‘not optimistic’ about second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire won’t improve their lives.
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Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela
Cuban president says soldiers fell defending 'sovereignty of a sister nation' amid escalating tensions with Washington.
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Iran’s key leaders
A look at who leads Iran as they confront protesters
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Polls close in Uganda presidential election as internet blackout continues
Poll workers are counting ballots cast in Uganda’s contentious general election. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more.
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UN chief’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation
Antonio Guterres appears to take aim at the US, which recently slashed its contribution, telling UN to 'adapt or die'.
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The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide
The use of anti-terror law against Palestine Action aims to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in Gaza's devastation.
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US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown
New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.
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Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China
Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.
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US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela.
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Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case
Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.
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Timeline of Israel’s genocide on Gaza
The Trump administration has announced its ceasefire plan for Gaza is now in ‘Phase Two’.
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What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?
Machado has argued that the opposition has a 'mandate' to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Updates: Machado meets Trump, says Venezuela ‘counting’ on him for freedom
These are updates for Thursday, January 15, 2026, as Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visits the US.
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US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil
Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to end Minneapolis protests
President considers using federal law to deploy military as protests are ongoing after two shootings by federal agents.
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Reza Pahlavi vows to recognise Israel, end nuclear programme if he led Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, set out key policies he would put in place if he ever returned to rule.
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Trump’s bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat
From Venezuela and Iran, Trump has attacked countries in the past when diplomacy appeared to be working.
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Network linked to Israel pushes to shape external Iran protest narrative
Al Jazeera data analysis shows Israel-linked bots and officials try to hijack how Iran protest is viewed globally.
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