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Yunus Says Bangladesh Polls On Schedule As Attacks On Minorities Continue

Amidst worries of delay in elections in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has reiterated that "No matter who says what, elections will be held on February 12, not a day before, not a day after."

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:54
Why Japan's PM Wants to Dissolve The Government And Call Snap Polls

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Elon Musk Seeks Full Custody Of Son Amid Ashley St Clair's Pro-Transgender Comments

Elon Musk has filed for full custody of his son, Romulus, following Ashley St Clair's social media posts supporting transgender issues.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:46
Crane At China-Backed Rail Project Collapses, Derails Thailand Train, 32 Dead

A train travelling from Thailand's capital, Bangkok, to the country's northeast was derailed after a construction crane fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 80, police said.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:44
'Anything Less Than US Control Of Greenland Is Unacceptable': Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that US control of Greenland was "vital" for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:31
Iran To Hang Anti-Khamenei Protesters, Trump Warns Of "Very Strong Action"

US President Donald Trump has encouraged Iranians to keep protesting, saying, 'Help is on its way," amid a bloody crackdown, which, according to activists, claimed at least 2,000 lives.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:23
China Tells Firms To Cease Use Of US, Israeli Cybersecurity Software: Report

Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to cease using cybersecurity software developed by approximately a dozen firms from the US and Israel, citing national security concerns, according to a report.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:57
Tehran Holds Mass Funeral For 100+ Security Personnel Amid Protests

A funeral ceremony began in Tehran on Wednesday for over 100 members of the security forces and other "martyrs" killed in the wave of protests that has rocked the Islamic Republic, state television said.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:57
Opinion: Opinion | Bitumen: A Crude Item's Curious Link To Trump's Venezuela Strike - And India

What China stands to lose after Trump's Venezuela blitz, India may soon be building at home.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:51
Teenager Gang-Raped By Pak Grooming Gang In London, 200 Sikhs Rescue Her

In an unsettling incident in Hounslow, West London, 200 members of the Sikh community gathered chanting, "Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal," to rescue a 16-year-old girl held captive by a man in his late 30s.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:51
After Trump Threat, Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Are Battle-Ready

Iran's stockpile of missiles has increased since a 12day war with Israel last year, Revolutionary Guards' Aerospace Commander Majid Mousavi said on Wednesday according to

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:37
US Formalises Plan To Build Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030

NASA and the US Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:48
Watch: Skier Rescues Avalanche Victim Trapped In Snow In Switzerland

A skier in Engelberg, Switzerland, spotted an arm sticking out of snow after an avalanche and quickly dug out the buried man, rescuing him alive and uninjured, a video of which has gone viral.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:39
Lashkar Opens New Front Against Kashmir, Issues Fresh Threat To Hindus

Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has once again reiterated its commitment to violent jihad in Jammu and Kashmir, with its senior commander openly delivering a genocidal hate speech inciting mass violence against Hindus.

Published on: 14.01.2026 09:42
Palak Paneer "Smell" Leads To Indian Students Winning Rs 1.8 Crore In US

Two Indian PhD students at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States won a civil rights settlement worth $200,000, along with their dignity, after facing systemic discrimination over their choice of eating Indian food.

Published on: 14.01.2026 09:07
Explained: Why US May Not Attack Iran Despite Trump's 'Military Action' Threats

Emboldened by the seizure of the erstwhile Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has been threatening military action against Iran as the Islamic Republic's clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:57
When A Danish MP Told Donald Trump To "F*** Off" Over Greenland Threats

US President Donald Trump has his eyes set on Greenland, and he's become more vocal than ever about it since the successful invasion of Venezuela and taking its President, Nicolas Maduro, in what many say was nothing short of an "abduction."

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:55
Trump's 25% Iran Tariffs Could Raise Prices In The US

The tariffs could create blowback for the US, potentially raising the prices Americans pay for imports from Iranian trade partners such as Turkish textiles and Indian gemstones and threatening an uneasy trade truce Trump reached last year with China.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:28
Video Shows Moment Pak Police's Armoured Vehicle Was Blown Up, Killing 7 Cops

A senior officer said five police personnel were killed on the spot after the remote-controlled bomb went off, while two others had died in hospital.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:23
Tesla To Offer Self-Driving Software On Monthly Subscription Model: Elon Musk

Currently, Tesla allows its electric vehicle owners to purchase FSD (Supervised) for a one-time payment of $8,000 or a subscription of $99 per month in the US.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:18

News from Arabic Countries

Trump’s neo-con turn on Iran

As talk of nuclear threats gives way to promises of 'help', the Bush-era logic of regime change re-emerges.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Amateur Smith upsets Sinner to win ‘One Point Slam’ before Australian Open

Unknown Jordan Smith upstages a star-studded tennis field including No 1 Jannik Sinner to win a 1-million prize purse.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Geoeconomic confrontation world’s top threat, global leaders say

World Economic Forum survey says economic tools used as geopolitical weapons the most pressing risk to global stability.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:43
Funerals in Iran for civilians and security forces killed during protests

Iran has been holding funerals for security force members killed during protests and for civilians killed by ‘rioters’.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:36
What are Trump’s military options for an attack on Iran?

Trump told Iranian protesters that 'help is on its way' in a Truth Social post.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:35
Iran reportedly breaks diplomatic contact with US as tension grows

This is a breaking news story.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:07
Palestinian students strike as Israel bans access to West Bank teachers

Israel limits the ability of teachers from the West Bank to travel to occupied East Jerusalem.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:00
Uganda, Elections & the Internet

Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:00
Who are the exiled Iranian groups backing US intervention?

Exiled Iranian opposition groups are encouraging demonstrators to take over state institutions amid protests in Iran.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:58
Some personnel ‘advised to leave’ US military base in Qatar: Report

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Published on: 14.01.2026 11:57
Adelaide Festival removing Palestinian author is an “act of censorship”

“Major institutions in Australia are facing significant pressure to silence Palestinian voices.”

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:39
France to launch Greenland consulate in ‘political signal’ to US

Washington's threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:50
Iran’s judiciary to speed up trials of accused in protests crackdown

Prosecutors say they are bringing capital charges of 'waging war against God' against 'rioters and saboteurs'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:40
Reporter goes inside Aleppo tunnels dug by SDF fighters

Al Jazeera gained access to an extensive network of tunnels in the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:05
UN’s Albanese: Israel treats storm-hit Palestinians of Gaza as ‘expendable’

Special rapporteur says Israel's nonresponse to the growing crisis reflects its attitude towards Palestinians.

Published on: 14.01.2026 09:36
Crane collapse causes deadly train crash in Thailand

At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:51
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is ‘flawed, unfounded’

International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:38
UK actor Juliet Stevenson campaigns for mothers in Gaza

UK actor Juliet Stevenson is one of many renowned female artists who are pleading for more help for mothers in Gaza.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:33
Iran accuses foreign intelligence of being behind protest movement

Israel's covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:25
Scientists confirm 2025 as third-warmest year ever recorded

Average temperatures during 2023-2025 exceeded the 1.5C limit set out in the Paris Agreement, data shows.

Published on: 14.01.2026 08:00
Far-right pro-Israel group Betar US to end activity in New York: NY AG says

Attorney General says Betar US engaged in 'widespread persecution' of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish New Yorkers.

Published on: 14.01.2026 07:56
Juliet Stevenson on Gaza: ‘I’m disappointed by the silence in my industry’

Al Jazeera interviews the veteran theatre, film and television actor, one of Britain's leading voices for Palestinians.

Published on: 14.01.2026 07:43
Chinese app ‘Are You Dead?’ to change name after surge in popularity

The app, aimed at people with a ‘solitary lifestyle’, has gone viral in China.

Published on: 14.01.2026 07:31
Conditions in Gaza worsen as winds and hypothermia kill 5

Winter storms kill displaced Palestinians in Gaza left to shelter in flimsy tents by ceasefire abuses.

Published on: 14.01.2026 07:30
Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-finals

We’re at the semi-final stage at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the margins are tighter and the pressure is growing.

Published on: 14.01.2026 07:29