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Opinion: Opinion | 'Women Unfit For Leadership': Why Bangladesh Jamaat's Words Must Raise Alarm

In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman said, "On the question of women, Jamaat's position is neither confused nor apologetic - it is principled. We do not think women should come into leadership."

Published on: 03.02.2026 14:34
US Judge To Hear Request For 'Immediate Takedown' Of Epstein Files

A US federal judge said he would hear a request to block access to investigative files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday, after lawyers flagged unredacted names of victims.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:13
13-Year-Old Australian Boy Called "Superhuman" After Swimming 4 Hours To Save Family

A multi-agency search involving helicopters and boats located the remaining family members around 8:30 pm, clinging to a single paddleboard nearly 14 kilometres offshore.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:06
How Thieves In Australia Stole 420 Kg Gandhi Statue In Melbourne

A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been stolen from outside the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:53
Historic First Phase Of India-US Trade Deal Sets Stage For FTA: Former Envoy

Former US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster described the India-US trade understanding as "historic", saying it marks the first agreement of this magnitude between New Delhi and Washington and lays the foundation for a future free trade agreement

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:31
Behind China's Military Purge: Nuclear Missiles Filled With Water, Not Fuel

Chinese President Xi Jinping is overseeing a sweeping purge of China's military elite after a corruption scandal in the Rocket Force exposed missiles filled with water, faulty launch silos, and broken command systems.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:52
'Punjabi Devils' Bike Gang Leader Convicted In Arms Trafficking Case In US

Jashanpreet Singh, the 27-year-old founder and leader of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in the United States to charges related to illegal arms trafficking and possession of a machine gun.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:29
Son Of Norway Crown Princess Pleads Not Guilty To Rapes As Trial Begins

The son of Norway's crown princess pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to four counts of rape at the opening of a trial that has embarrassed the royal family.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:27
Russia Launches Drone, Missile Attack On Ukraine Day Ahead Of Fresh Talks

Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack this year on Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in freezing temperatures on Tuesday, just one day ahead of fresh talks aiming to find an end to the four-year war.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:24
Haven't Heard From India About Stopping Purchases Of Russian Oil: Moscow

The Kremlin stated that it had not heard from India about halting Russian energy purchases after US President Donald Trump said that New Delhi had agreed to stop buying it as a part of the India-US trade deal.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:12
Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Child? Email From Sarah Ferguson Claims Paedophile Had A "Baby Boy"

While more than 100 people have claimed to be Epstein's offspring to seek a share of his estate, it has never been officially established if he had any children.

Published on: 03.02.2026 10:35
Laptops, Dairy Products: What Gets Cheaper After India-US Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a trade agreement that cuts US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.

Published on: 03.02.2026 10:10
Highlights: Stock Markets Open In Green, Rupee Gains House After India-US Trade Deal

The Indian stock markets opened higher this morning with Nifty jumping 750 points and Sensex opening 2,400 points higher hours after the much-awaited India-US trade agreement.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:36
Opinion: Opinion | US Trade Deal: Is This Trump's 'FOMO' After The India-EU Pact?

The India-EU free trade pact wrong-footed the US, turning on its head the very playbook Trump was using to browbeat America's trading partners.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:32
"Farmers Protected, Will Buy Oil From Non-Sanctioned Nations": Sources On India-US Deal

The India-US trade deal agreed upon between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not compromise the interests of Indian farmers, top government sources told NDTV.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:06
Data Centres In Space: SpaceX Buys Musk's AI Firm xAI In $1.25 Trillion Deal

Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over AI startup xAI in a $1.25 trillion deal, as Musk pushes plans to build space-based data centres to power the future of artificial intelligence.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:04
Russian Captain Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over North Sea Ship Collision

The Russian captain of a cargo ship that hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea last year was on Monday found guilty by a UK court of killing a crew member.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:33
Hong Kong Jails Student For Hiring Impersonator To Take TOEFL Test Abroad

A Hong Kong court jailed a mainland Chinese student for three months after she hired an impersonator to take an overseas English test and used the result to meet university graduation requirements.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:26
Trump's Board Of Peace Could See US Firm Gain 300% Profits In Gaza: Report

A US-based disaster response firm has put forward a proposal to manage aid and supply deliveries into Gaza, according to a document submitted to the White House

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:24
Trump Says India Pledged 'Zero-Tariff Barriers' In US Trade Deal: What It Means

US President Donald Trump has announced the US-India trade deal, pledging to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 25 per cent, bringing an end to months of uncertainty.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:58

News from Arabic Countries

Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship

Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.

Published on: 03.02.2026 15:25
Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’

Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.

Published on: 03.02.2026 15:11
Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland

Two centuries after cricket was first introduced to Italy, the national team is on its way to its first ICC World Cup.

Published on: 03.02.2026 14:57
Russia welcomes Infantino’s comments on lifting ban; Ukraine furious

FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia's participation in global football competitions should be lifted.

Published on: 03.02.2026 14:18
Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan

A look at Balochistan’s history of rebellion, state crackdowns and why violence keeps returning.

Published on: 03.02.2026 14:05
LIVE: Trump, Petro to meet at the White House after months of tensions

US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.

Published on: 03.02.2026 14:00
Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations?

Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:48
Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?

The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:46
Sudan military claims to break siege of key Kordofan city of Kadugli

Government forces have entered South Kordofan's capital, Kadugli, days after breaking a siege in nearby Dilling.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:45
Syrian forces enter Qamishli under ceasefire deal with SDF

Damascus says forces entering city in northeastern Hasakah province 'to commence security duties' under US-backed deal.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:40
Protecting children is a priority – now is the time to prove it

Governments are launching a global drive to scale proven measures to prevent violence against children.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:34
Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t

US president says deal reached with India after Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. But details are scarce.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:17
French authorities raid X offices in Paris, summon Musk in cybercrime probe

Investigation into social media platform looks at complicity in crimes including Holocaust denial and child pornography.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:11
Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market

Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:10
Israel reopens Rafah crossing but continues bombing Palestinians

Israeli troops allowed the first Palestinians through the newly reopened Rafah crossing on Monday.

Published on: 03.02.2026 13:01
What does 303 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil look like?

We visualise the scale of the world’s largest oil reserves, worth trillions of dollars and now controlled by the US.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:46
Which teams are in the T20 World Cup 2026, and what are their squads?

Full list of teams and their squads for the T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, on Saturday.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:31
Al Jazeera Director General calls for ethical tech and dialogue

‘This is the path we’re pursuing.’ Al Jazeera’s Director General at speaking at Web Summit Qatar.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:20
Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov

With New START, the last nuclear treaty between Russia and US ending, Moscow says it's ready for more dangerous world.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:14
Have superheroes become our moral leaders?

Could superheroes stories be shaping our sense of morality in ways we don't even realise?

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:09
Al Jazeera Director General outlines media vision at Web Summit Qatar

Al Jazeera Media Network Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani addressed the Web Summit in Qatar.

Published on: 03.02.2026 12:03
Video: Tough conditions in Sudan camp for displaced as funding cuts bite

People who fled attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan are enduring tough conditions in camps.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:10
Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director general

AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit Qatar.

Published on: 03.02.2026 11:09
US abandoning the SDF has impacted Kurds across the region

The US is seen with growing suspicion within Kurdish communities and elites, which is changing political calculations.

Published on: 03.02.2026 10:59
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens in Oslo

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women.

Published on: 03.02.2026 10:43