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Anti-Khamenei Protests Intensify In Iran, Exiled Prince Gives Rallying Cry

The protests against Iran's Islamic regime, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, have intensified in Tehran.

Published on: 09.01.2026 02:29
'Will Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Denmark's Greenland Warning To US

The Danish defence ministry said that soldiers will be required to shoot first and ask questions later if the United States invades Greenland.

Published on: 09.01.2026 02:14
How Trump's Venezuela Move Puts China's Oil Supply Chain At Risk

When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil belongs to China under contracts it struck with Caracas years ago

Published on: 09.01.2026 02:00
Trump Rules Out Pardon For Sean "Diddy" Combs

Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon, but the US president said he does not plan to grant clemency to the hip-hop star.

Published on: 09.01.2026 01:43
'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report

Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.

Published on: 09.01.2026 01:40
2 Injured In Shooting By US Federal Immigration Officers: Cops

US federal agents shot and wounded two people in the western city of Portland on Thursday, local police said.

Published on: 09.01.2026 00:39
Trump Says "My Own Morality" Is Only Restraint On Global Power

US President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that his "own morality" was the only constraint on his power to order military actions around the world.

Published on: 09.01.2026 00:31
Elon Musk's X App Could Be Banned In UK Over Grok Sexualised Images: Report

Elon Musk's app X could be banned in Britain amid the row over its Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' undressing women and children in photographs, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Published on: 09.01.2026 00:06
S Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes.

Published on: 08.01.2026 23:16
"A Tragedy of Her Own Making": JD Vance Defends Minneapolis Woman's Killing

Vice President JD Vance blamed a federal immigration officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on "a left-wing network," Democrats, the news media and woman who was killed as protests related to her death expanded to cities across the country.

Published on: 08.01.2026 23:05
NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

Published on: 08.01.2026 22:44
UN Predicts World Economic Growth To Slip To 2.7% In 2026

Global economic growth is forecast to decline to 2.7% in 2026 from 2.8% last year before increasing to 2.9% in 2027 - still down from the pre-pandemic average of 3.2% between 2010 and 2019, according to a United Nations report released on Thursday.

Published on: 08.01.2026 22:25
Denmark, Greenland Envoys Met With US officials Over Trump's Takeover Call

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a "takeover" of the strategic Arctic island.

Published on: 08.01.2026 21:19
Bengal Governor Receives Death Threat, Security Tightened At Lok Bhavan

Security was tightened at Kolkata Lok Bhavan on late Thursday night after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose received a threatening email stating "will blast him", allegedly warning of a blast and posing a threat to his life.

Published on: 08.01.2026 20:06
Trump Says US Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" If Protesters Are Killed

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to take severe action against Iran if its authorities "start killing people" who are protesting in the country, where an economic crisis has led to mounting civil unrest.

Published on: 08.01.2026 19:33
3 Indians Among Crew On Board Russian Oil Tanker Seized By US

Three Indians are among the crew on board the Russian oil tanker seized by the US, local media reported even as Moscow on Thursday asked Washington to comply with international laws on freedom of maritime navigation.

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:57
US Considers Up To $100,000 For Every Greenlander In Buyout Bid: Report

US officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States, acc

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:44
Elon Musk's India Connection Behind Son's Name 'Sekhar'

Elon Musk made a recent revelation about the inspiration of the names of his children. Responding to a post by the X handle Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, he explained their full names and what inspired them.

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:34
FBI Takes Over As State Agency "Reluctantly Withdraws" From Shooting Probe

Minnesota's investigations agency said Thursday that the US attorney's office has prevented it from taking part in the investigation into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:32
'Listen To People': Iranian President Urges Restraint In Handling Protests

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday called for "utmost restraint" in handling demonstrations against the rising cost of living, which have lasted for 12 days and in which clashes have been reported in several locations nationwide.

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:32

News from Arabic Countries

Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies

UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.

Published on: 09.01.2026 01:19
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report

Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions.

Published on: 09.01.2026 00:19
‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza

Despite an agreed-upon ‘peace plan’, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire.

Published on: 08.01.2026 23:52
US says it wants to control Venezuelan oil indefinitely. Can it?

US oil company executives are expected to meet with Trump to discuss investments in Venezuela's oil sector.

Published on: 08.01.2026 23:06
Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the Bulgarian diplomat chosen as 'designated' director-general.

Published on: 08.01.2026 22:45
Arsenal and Liverpool draw to delight of Premier League title chasers

Leaders Arsenal and defending champions Liverpool draw 0-0 at Emirates Stadium to keep former in sight of chasing pack.

Published on: 08.01.2026 22:32
Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela

Tensions rise as Brazil reinforces its northern border following US air strikes in Venezuela and Maduro's abduction.

Published on: 08.01.2026 21:41
Can tension in Aleppo be contained?

Syrian city sees renewed fighting between army and SDF.

Published on: 08.01.2026 21:31
Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify

Authorities says curfew will be in place 'until further notice' amid clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces.

Published on: 08.01.2026 21:26
Real Madrid to face Barcelona in Spanish Super Club after beating Atletico

Real Madrid beat cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup to set up Barcelona showdown.

Published on: 08.01.2026 21:24
Snow blankets Italian alpine resort ahead of Winter Olympics

Fresh snowfall hit Italy’s Alpine resort of Livigno less than a month before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Published on: 08.01.2026 20:33
FBI takes over investigation into ICE agent killing of woman in Minneapolis

Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said US state would no longer be involved.

Published on: 08.01.2026 20:26
Vance defends ICE agent, calls media coverage ‘absolute disgrace’

US Vice President JD Vance defended the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot in her car.

Published on: 08.01.2026 20:12
Warner Bros investors torn on Paramount Skydance bid

Some investors criticise WBD's board's rejection of Paramount's offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.

Published on: 08.01.2026 20:07
Saudi-backed forces deploy in Aden, upping pressure on separatists

Saudi-backed forces were seen deploying in Aden a day after separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled to the UAE.

Published on: 08.01.2026 19:26
Israeli attack across Gaza kill 14 Palestinians despite ‘ceasefire’

At least 425 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October ceasefire came into effect, Health Ministry says.

Published on: 08.01.2026 19:12
11-year-old girl shot in the head by Israeli troops in Gaza safe zone

Israeli gunfire killed 11-year-old Hamsa Hosou in northern Gaza, her family says, despite a months-long ceasefire.

Published on: 08.01.2026 18:41
Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout, monitor says

NetBlocks says the apparent blackout follows 'a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests'.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:58
Injured arrive at Aleppo hospital amid intense artillery fire

Al Jazeera witnessed injured civilians arriving at an Aleppo hospital as SDF and Syrian army forces fought.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:55
Russia releases French researcher in prisoner exchange

Laurent Vinatier, had been sentenced to three years for allegedly violating Russia’s so-called 'foreign agent' laws.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:48
‘Greenland is not for sale,’ lawmaker says amid Trump’s escalating threats

Lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz says it's 'very important to find solutions' as top US officials push for control of Greenland.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:45
Protesters scream ‘ICE out’ one day after fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Protesters faced a tear gas-like chemical as they demanded ICE leave Minneapolis, one day after an officer shot a woman.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:24
Arsenal vs Liverpool 0-0: Premier League – as it happened

All the updates, including reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the game in London.

Published on: 08.01.2026 17:01
US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump military authority in Venezuela

Move, while incremental, underscores unrest over Trump's unilateral military abduction of Maduro among some Republicans.

Published on: 08.01.2026 16:44
Why Trump says getting Greenland is about defence

President Donald Trump insists the US needs to take over Greenland as a matter of national security. Here’s why.

Published on: 08.01.2026 16:39