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Over 1,200 Flights Cut Across US Amid Shutdown Standoff

More than 1,200 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a federal government shutdown.

Published on: 07.11.2025 23:16
US To Boycott G20 Summit In South Africa Over Alleged Treatment Of White Farmers

President Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country's treatment of white farmers.

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:57
US Government Says Trump's Hush Money Conviction Should Be Thrown Out

The US government said President Donald Trump's hush money criminal conviction in New York should be thrown out, because it was based on improper evidence and a legal theory preempted by federal law.

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:23
Turkey Issues "Genocide" Arrest Warrant Against Israel's Netanyahu

Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials within his government.

Published on: 07.11.2025 21:51
Brazil Supreme Court Panel Rejects Bolsonaro's Appeal Against Jail Term

The majority of justices on Brazil's Supreme Court panel reviewing former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal rejected his request on Friday.

Published on: 07.11.2025 21:30
"Will Remember This": Jamaica, Cuba Praise India For Support After Hurricane

Cuba and Jamaica have publicly thanked India for standing with them after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and a rising death toll.

Published on: 07.11.2025 20:49
James Watson, Co-Discoverer Of DNA Double-Helix, Dies At 97

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97.

Published on: 07.11.2025 20:24
Over 50 Injured In Blasts At School Mosque In Indonesia

Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at least 50 people on Friday, authorities said, with a student accused of being responsible for the incident.

Published on: 07.11.2025 16:51
US Fails To Appear For Its Mandatory UN Human Rights Review

The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.

Published on: 07.11.2025 15:26
US Adds New Grounds To Deny Visas: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease

Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.

Published on: 07.11.2025 15:13
Over 1,400 Africans From Dozens Of Countries Fighting For Russia: Ukraine

More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday.

Published on: 07.11.2025 14:54
US Ignored Pakistan's Nuclear Program Despite Warnings: Ex-CIA Officer

According to ex-CIA intelligence officer Richard Barlow, the then-US President Ronald Reagan administration prioritised its Afghan strategy over non-proliferation efforts.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:36
Mexico President's Rivals Accuse Her Of Using Groping Row As Diversion Tactic

The groping of Mexico President on a street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country's political polarisation has tarnished what under other circumstances would seem a natural moment for national solidarity.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:35
Ex-CIA Officer's Claim On Secret India-Israel Plan To Strike Pak Nuke Site

Former CIA officer Richard Barlow revealed that the proposed joint covert operation by India and Israel to bomb Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear facility in the early 1980s to halt Islamabad's atomic ambition could have "solved a lot of problems."

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:19
US Sold Sniper Rifles To Brazil Police Unit Linked To Deadly Rio Raids

The US government approved a sale of sniper rifles to a deadly police unit in Brazil last year, overriding concerns from the US ambassador and other diplomats that the arms could be used in extrajudicial killings.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:05
Pakistan Developed Nuclear Weapons To Counter India: Ex CIA Officer

Pakistan's primary motive for developing nuclear weapons was to counter India, said former CIA officer Richard Barlow.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:02
55 Injured In Explosion At Indonesian School Mosque During Friday Prayers

Explosions at a mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta that injured dozens of people during Friday prayers could have been an attack, officials indicated, with a 17-year-old identified as the suspected perpetrator.

Published on: 07.11.2025 12:05
Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket

A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.

Published on: 07.11.2025 11:40
"Clarify Remarks": Russia To US After Trump's Call To Resume Nuclear Testing

Russia said on Friday that it wanted the United States to clarify recent remarks by US President Donald Trump about the possible resumption of nuclear testing, given that such a step would trigger serious responses from other countries.

Published on: 07.11.2025 11:27
$22 Million, 26 Billionaires Couldn't Stop Zohran Mamdani's New York Mayoral Win

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign overcame a $22-million effort by 26 billionaires to block his path to becoming New York City’s next mayor.

Published on: 07.11.2025 11:21

News from Arabic Countries

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown

Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.

Published on: 07.11.2025 23:22
UN warns Gaza aid still too slow as Israel restricts supplies despite truce

Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.

Published on: 07.11.2025 23:02
Turkiye issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza ‘genocide’

Turkiye accuses Israeli officials of 'genocide and crimes against humanity' over Israel's war on Gaza.

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:59
Can the US expand its influence in Central Asia?

US President Donald Trump has held a summit with five leaders from the resource-rich region.

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:46
James Watson, who co-discovered DNA double helix, dies at 97

Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:44
Commercial flights hit by US shutdown as calls grow to ground private jets

Flights have been cancelled or delayed, impacting 40 major US airports

Published on: 07.11.2025 22:21
France urges citizens to leave Mali as armed group blockade intensifies

Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM blocks fuel deliveries, causing school closures, power cuts as military rulers struggle to respond.

Published on: 07.11.2025 21:36
Brazil Supreme Court panel rejects Bolsonaro’s prison sentence appeal

Brazil's top court rejects Bolsonaro's coup sentence appeal, affirming his 27-year penalty for post-election power grab.

Published on: 07.11.2025 20:33
US removes Syrian president from global ‘terrorist’ sanctions list

US has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria's efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war.

Published on: 07.11.2025 20:11
Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

Mo Amer built a career turning identity into comedy, but as politics intensify, can humour still cut through?

Published on: 07.11.2025 20:03
Former British soldier contests extradition over alleged Kenya murder

The UK's National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers.

Published on: 07.11.2025 19:33
US airlines begin cancelling flights amid government shutdown

US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.

Published on: 07.11.2025 18:57
Pakistan says Afghanistan talks deadlocked after deadly border clashes

Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.

Published on: 07.11.2025 18:30
UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo

WFP says a 'deepening hunger crisis' is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.

Published on: 07.11.2025 17:26
What if … the United Nations was disbanded next Friday?

Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to get rid of its core institution next week.

Published on: 07.11.2025 17:21
Honda profits tumble as Trump tariffs weigh on the carmaker

The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.

Published on: 07.11.2025 17:19
United States skips UN review of its human rights record

US joins Israel as only other country to not show for mandatory process scrutinising rights record of UN member states.

Published on: 07.11.2025 17:06
Gaza ‘reduced to dust’ as world commits in Doha to eradicate poverty

Gaza's devastation starkly contrasts global promises to leave 'no one behind', as residents struggle for basic survival.

Published on: 07.11.2025 16:42
Schools by day, shelters by night: Students return to Gaza classrooms

UNRWA schools in Gaza are serving a dual-purpose as classrooms during the day and shelters at night.

Published on: 07.11.2025 16:33
Silenced: The War on Journalism

A gripping look at journalism’s ultimate sacrifice, told through stories of courage, loss and unwavering conviction.

Published on: 07.11.2025 16:00
Hungarian leader Viktor Orban meets US President Donald Trump

Hungary's nationalist prime minister seeks permission to buy Russian oil despite US sanctions.

Published on: 07.11.2025 15:51
Tanzania charges dozens with treason over election protests

Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election.

Published on: 07.11.2025 14:38
UN warns of ‘intensified hostilities’ in Sudan after RSF backs truce plan

Tensions rise in Sudan despite paramilitary backing for a proposed truce by international mediators.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:48
What’s in Elon Musk’s bumper $878bn pay package?

Musk will have to meet a series of milestones over the next decade to earn it.

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:45
Why is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi retiring from US Congress?

Trump called her an 'evil woman'; Pelosi is considered one of the most influential legislative leaders in recent history

Published on: 07.11.2025 13:25