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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:29:40 +0000

Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.

Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:22 +0000

A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:25:56 +0000

Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

Record-high heat soars through South Korea

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:48 +0000

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:43:43 +0000

Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:23:52 +0000

Authorities say suspected gunman also found dead after shooting at a school northwest of Bangkok.

Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:04:45 +0000

Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:48:22 +0000

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:53:19 +0000

Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:30:23 +0000

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:51:50 +0000

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:51:03 +0000

The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.

Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:17:13 +0000

Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:02:56 +0000

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.

Do you know who owns the media you watch?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:28:50 +0000

Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.

After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:16 +0000

Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.

Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:49:21 +0000

Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.

‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:46:37 +0000

People in southern Lebanon question their government's approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.

Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:42:47 +0000

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.

Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:34:47 +0000

US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.

How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:59:29 +0000

Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.

Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:43 +0000

Al Jazeera's Nils Adler reports on how far-right 'Active Clubs' use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.

Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:19 +0000

The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.

Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:11:36 +0000

Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.