Conflict & War
Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.
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Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term co…
US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.…
Bahrain releases footage of damage caused by intercepted Iranian drones
Bahrain released video of damage in Manama after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell in populated areas…
Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’
Department of Defense spokesman says 'shelter-in-place order' given after air quality issue detected.…
Lebanon Latest: Ceasefire talks continue under fire
Israel expands ground operations in southern Lebanon as ceasefire efforts remain stalled.…
Trump says US will ‘be taking’ Kharg Island in latest Iran war threat
Trump says US will be hitting Iran 'very hard' as two days of strikes threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations.…
LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.…
Trailer: Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees…
London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady
Fatima Jabbe-Bio kept tenancy despite living for much of year in the presidential lodge in FreetownA social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s firs…
Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS poli…
Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees…
Antonelli says he still has questions to answer
Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six races this season.…
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.…
World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine
Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.…
Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain
Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.…
At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir
Officials launch inquiry after 'technical fault' causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.…
Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?
The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.…
Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know
Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' over Elbit factory raid in 2024.…
Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland
PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violencePolice have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from…
Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.…
India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack
All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.…
Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’
Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead University of Oxford's debating society, has been troubled by falsehoods.…
Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street
A massive 850-square-meter street mural of football star Neymar da Silva has been unveiled in Brazil's Novo Hamburgo.…
Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodh…
ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation
European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European C…
Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea
Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.…
Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.…
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences…
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending
Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’• UK politics live – latest upd…
The university must not become a supply chain for AI
Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI.…