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"Quite The Opposite": US Senator On Reports Of Trump Not Attacking Iran

US Senator Lindsey Graham, whom President Donald Trump considers to be a "wonderful friend", has claimed that reports suggesting the US does not intend to attack Iran are "inaccurate" and further said that the situation is quite the opposite.

Published on: 15.01.2026 18:53
"Betrayed By A Great Partner": Greenland Minister To NDTV On Trump Threats

Greenland's minister, Naaja Nathanielsen, has said that Greenland does not want to become part of the US and stressed that the people of the Arctic island want to chart their own course.

Published on: 15.01.2026 18:48
Freddie Mercury's 'Secret Daughter' Dies Aged 48 After Long Battle With Rare Cancer

Author Lesley-Ann Jones revealed Bibi's existence in May 2025 through a biography titled "Love, Freddie".

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:09
India Preparing To Facilitate Return Of Indians From Iran: Sources

In view of the evolving situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs is making preparations to facilitate the return of Indian nationals who wish to travel back to India.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:33
US Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Protest Crackdown, Oil Money Laundering

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Iranian security officials and financial networks, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful protests and laundering billions in oil revenues.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:32
Authorities Killed Canadian Citizen In Iran, Says Foreign Minister

A Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:50
Iran US Tension News LIVE Updates: Trump Convinced 'To Give Iran A Chance' After Threats

Iran said that it will defend itself "against any foreign threat," the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:29
Renee Good's Former Father-In-Law 'Does Not Blame' ICE For Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Timmy Macklin, the former father-in-law of Renee Good, says he does not blame ICE for her fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:28
Explained: Why Iran Is Only Nation That Still Flies 'Top Gun' Fighter F-14

Over the decades, Iran has struggled to maintain its precious fleet of F-14. This led to cannibalisation of other F-14 in the fleet to ensure at least a decent number kept flying

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:23
Trump Threatens To Deploy Military In Minnesota Over Anti-ICE Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to use the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy military forces, in Minnesota amid escalating tension over a deployment of federal agents in the state's most populous city.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:49
US Seizes Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker Ahead Of Trump-Machado Meeting

The United States has seized another Venezuela-linked tanker, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:26
Man Robs Bank Of $140, Eats $20 Mexican Food, Leaves Rest In Tip: 'Took From Rich, Gave To Poor'

Michael Robinson, 35, robbed a bank in Utah for $140, then used the money to buy Mexican food and left the rest of the money as a tip to the waiter.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:00
3 Gulf Nations Convinced Trump To "Give Iran A Chance": Saudi Official

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, fearing "grave blowbacks in the region", a senior Saudi official said.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:47
US Moves Carrier Strike Group To Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: Report

The US it is redeploying a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East. The development comes amid the rising tensions between US and Iran.

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:16
'Bullet Won't Miss This Time': Iran's Assassination Threat To Trump

Iran issued a chilling threat against US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. A warning aired on Iranian state-run TV, which played clips of Trump's 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:36
T-Rex, Biggest Land Predator Ever, Took 40 Years To Reach Full Size: Study

There is no question that Tyrannosaurus rex got big. In fact, this fearsome dinosaur may have been Earth's most massive land predator of all time. But the question of how quickly T-rex achieved its maximum size has been a matter of debate.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:28
Newborn Baby's Finger Severed Instead Of Umbilical Cord In Chinese Hospital

A midwife accidentally severed an infant's finger during a caesarean operation on December 25 in China's Jiangsu province.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:52
Iran Brings In Iraqi Militia To Crack Down On Protesters Amid US Threats

Foreign militia, in the guise of Shia pilgrims, are reportedly entering Iran to help crush the nationwide unrest against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's regime.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:40
Opinion: Opinion | Air Bases To Ships, This Is How Iran May Really Respond If Trump Strikes

To understand why the Gulf is so nervous, it is worth spelling out what Iran is pointing at. The US maintains a dense military presence across the region. That is what may come under Iranian fire.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:32
'More Positions Than Kama Sutra': UK PM Mocks Tories On Policy U-Turn

His remark came in defence of his government against criticism over repeated U-turns on mandatory digital ID cards for workers in Britain.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:22

News from Arabic Countries

Iran’s key leaders

A look at who leads Iran as they confront protesters

Published on: 15.01.2026 18:52
Polls close in Uganda presidential election as internet blackout continues

Poll workers are counting ballots cast in Uganda’s contentious general election. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more.

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:58
UN chief’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation

Antonio Guterres appears to take aim at the US, which recently slashed its contribution, telling UN to 'adapt or die'.

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:45
The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide

The use of anti-terror law against Palestine Action aims to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in Gaza's devastation.

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:39
US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown

New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:34
Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China

Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.

Published on: 15.01.2026 17:17
US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:53
Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case

Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:50
Timeline of Israel’s genocide on Gaza

The Trump administration has announced its ceasefire plan for Gaza is now in ‘Phase Two’.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:46
What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?

Machado has argued that the opposition has a 'mandate' to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:43
LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting

US President Donald Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader at the White House, their first in-person meeting.

Published on: 15.01.2026 16:01
US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil

Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:55
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to end Minneapolis protests

President considers using federal law to deploy military as protests are ongoing after two shootings by federal agents.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:45
Reza Pahlavi vows to recognise Israel, end nuclear programme if he led Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, set out key policies he would put in place if he ever returned to rule.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:36
Trump’s bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat

From Venezuela and Iran, Trump has attacked countries in the past when diplomacy appeared to be working.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:28
Network linked to Israel pushes to shape external Iran protest narrative

Al Jazeera data analysis shows Israel-linked bots and officials try to hijack how Iran protest is viewed globally.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:09
Why are Bangladesh’s cricketers boycotting games before the T20 World Cup?

Top Bangladesh cricket official is sacked after players refused to turn up for a T20 league game amid a row with India.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:05
French double Olympic champion Agnel faces rape trial after appeal rejected

Yannick Agnel won two Olympic golds in swimming for France at the 2012 Summer Games in London.

Published on: 15.01.2026 15:00
Israeli military attacks village in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley

Tensions are rising as Israel's army carries out near-daily attacks on Lebanon in violation of 2024 Hezbollah ceasefire.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:47
What is HRANA, the US-based group behind Iran’s death toll figures?

Amid recent mass protests and an internet blackout, there have been conflicting death toll reports from Iran.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:24
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future

France sends 15 soldiers, Germany 13. Norway, Sweden also participating to bolster security on Arctic island.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:54
What’s behind anti-US chants, from Iran to South America

“Down with America” has been among the chants heard in global protests from Iran to Latin America.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:34
Banana republics are making a comeback in Latin America

From Peru to Venezuela, insecurity and militarised politics are eroding democratic legitimacy.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:32
Video: AI toys in spotlight amid concerns over child safety

AI-powered toys that can talk back to you are on display at Asia’s biggest toy show.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:05
Ukraine targets the ships Russia uses to beat US sanctions on its oil

As Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia's oil and gas, a look at the effectiveness of the strategy

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:50