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"Difficult Decisions Taken": Washington Post CEO Resigns After Mass Layoffs

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:56
'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.

Published on: 07.02.2026 19:03
All About Muhammad Yunus, The Nobel Laureate Leading Bangladesh's Interim Government

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to combat poverty and promote economic and social development from the grassroots.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:45
4 Indian Students Injured After Knife Attack In Russian College: Embassy

Four Indian students were among several people who were injured in an attack in Russia's Ufa, the Indian embassy in Moscow said in a post on X.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:31
US Attacks Venezuela Highlights: Shots Fired, Drones Fly Over Venezuela Presidential Palace

US-Venezuela Conflict Highlights: Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace in central Caracas and security forces opened fire in response around 8 pm (0000 GMT), the source said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:30
Netanyahu To Meet Trump In US On Monday To Discuss Negotiations With Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:07
French Ex-Minister Offers Resignation From Paris Cultural Hub Over Epstein Links

Former French culture minister Jack Lang offered his resignation Saturday from his role as head of a prestigious Paris cultural centre over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a letter to the foreign minister seen by AFP.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:00
'India's Success Is Success Of Malaysia, Asia': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the depth of India-Malaysia ties, saying that India's success is intrinsically linked with Malaysia's success and, in turn, Asia's success.

Published on: 07.02.2026 17:53
China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: US

China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 17:53
Indian Among 8 Injured In Russia University Stabbing

At least six persons, including an Indian, and two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday in a sports hall of foreign students' hostel at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:39
24 Killed In Drone Attack By Paramilitary Group In Sudan

A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors' group said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:36
Mohammed Yunus' Watch: The Positives And Negatives Of A Turbulent Tenure

Bangladesh General Election 2026: On August 8, 2024, Yunus, Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, took office as the interim chief adviser of the country.

Published on: 07.02.2026 12:23
PM Modi Shares Car Ride With Malaysian Counterpart On Way To Community Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a car ride with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, following the former's arrival in Malaysia as part of his two-day visit in the Southeast Asian nation.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:52
Jeffrey Epstein Offered "Swedish Blonde", Anil Ambani Replied "Arrange That": Report

Jeffrey Epstein's sphere of influence among businessmen, politicians and academics also reached India, with the disgraced financier spending years cultivating a relationship with a scion of the nation's wealthiest family.

Published on: 07.02.2026 10:10
US Gave June Deadline To Ukraine, Russia For Peace Deal: Zelensky

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters.

Published on: 07.02.2026 09:36
"I Am Going to Die": US Family Sues Tesla After Young Driver Dies Unable To Escape

The case references at least 15 similar deaths since 2016 involving Tesla vehicles where occupants were allegedly trapped after crashes.

Published on: 07.02.2026 08:31
Bangladesh Election 2026: Key Parties And Major Issues Ahead Of Polls

Bangladesh General Election 2026: Bangladesh is set to hold national elections on February 12, its first since a student-led uprising toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.

Published on: 07.02.2026 08:04
Epstein Files Release: Who Decides What The Public Gets To Know

For the past decade or so the Epstein files have been used by Democrats and Republicans as a political stick with which to beat each other. In the meantime, speculation has run rife online with a global guessing game of what these files contain

Published on: 07.02.2026 07:57
Clintons Demand Epstein Testimony To Be Public To Avoid "Kangaroo Court"

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue.

Published on: 07.02.2026 07:43
14 Years Since Deadly Benghazi Attack That Killed US Ambassador, A Key Arrest

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday.

Published on: 07.02.2026 07:26

News from Arabic Countries

Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power

No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:55
Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:06
Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister

Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.

Published on: 07.02.2026 23:08
Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?

More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.

Published on: 07.02.2026 21:26
‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.

Published on: 07.02.2026 21:07
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals

Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.

Published on: 07.02.2026 20:03
Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire

Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.

Published on: 07.02.2026 19:30
Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution

Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:44
Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset

India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:00
Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game

The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:37
Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports

A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:35
England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:02
ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash

Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:32
Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?

Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:24
Carrick extends winning run as Man United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes score for ‍United while Spurs captain Christian Romero sees red for a wild challenge.

Published on: 07.02.2026 14:54
Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:30
‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera

Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows 'failure of Israel'.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:20
Iranians react to ‘positive’ US-Iran talks in Oman

Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:04
US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down

Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.

Published on: 07.02.2026 12:29
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Premier League – team news, start, lineups

City travel to Anfield hoping for win over defending champions Liverpool to keep within reach of league leaders Arsenal.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:56
US has given Ukraine and Russia June deadline to end war: Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president says the US has also proposed new trilateral talks in Miami, which he said Ukraine will attend.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:55
Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?

In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:30
Deadly Islamabad bombing sharpens focus on cross-border attacks in Pakistan

Analysts warn mosque attack in Pakistan could inflame sectarian fault lines in an already volatile security landscape.

Published on: 07.02.2026 10:42
Chairman of Al Jazeera board highlights ‘new reality’ in the Middle East

At the AJ Forum, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Hamad Bin Thamer Al Thani spoke on new realities in the ME.

Published on: 07.02.2026 10:39
Israel’s Gaza genocide risks global order, leaders warn at Al Jazeera Forum

Israel's war on Gaza and actions beyond are reshaping global politics and threatening global stability, forum hears.

Published on: 07.02.2026 10:22