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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Faces Corruption Probe Ahead of Election

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Faces Corruption Probe Ahead of Election

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is facing a corruption investigation tied to a disgraced banker just weeks before the country's general election.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Ongoing Israeli Demolitions Endanger Homes and Schools in Masafer Yatta

Ongoing Israeli Demolitions Endanger Homes and Schools in Masafer Yatta

Israeli demolitions in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta region are threatening local homes, infrastructure, and schools, severely jeopardizing the education and daily lives of Palestinian children.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
BRICS Summit Convenes in New Delhi as Global Trade Tensions and Middle East Conflict Test Bloc Unity

BRICS Summit Convenes in New Delhi as Global Trade Tensions and Middle East Conflict Test Bloc Unity

Leaders from China, Russia, and Iran are meeting at the BRICS summit in New Delhi to discuss global trade disruptions and the impact of the Middle East conflict on bloc cohesion.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
US Leaders Mark the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks with Tributes and Speeches

US Leaders Mark the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks with Tributes and Speeches

US leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with memorials and speeches at the Pentagon and New York, reflecting on the victims and addressing current geopolitical and political issues.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026
Former US Envoy Tim Lenderking Warns Washington Must Increase Diplomatic and Military Focus on Yemen Amid Major Houthi Advances

Former US Envoy Tim Lenderking Warns Washington Must Increase Diplomatic and Military Focus on Yemen Amid Major Houthi Advances

Former US envoy Tim Lenderking warns that Washington must increase its diplomatic and military focus on Yemen as Houthi rebels make major territorial advances and threaten regional shipping routes.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in Yemen

Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in Yemen

The recent Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast highlights deep political and military challenges for the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia, extending far beyond shipping disruptions.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|3
Syria Denounces Benjamin Netanyahu's Troop Visit as Violation of National Sovereignty

Syria Denounces Benjamin Netanyahu's Troop Visit as Violation of National Sovereignty

Damascus's UN ambassador condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to troops in southern Syria as a serious violation of international law and national sovereignty. The diplomatic backlash comes as Israeli forces maintain a strategic presence in the region following the fall of Bashar Al Assad.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
UK Parliament Defeats Assisted Dying Bill in Narrow Vote

UK Parliament Defeats Assisted Dying Bill in Narrow Vote

Lawmakers in the UK have voted against a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, ending a contentious legislative debate.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Allegations Surface That US Military Operations Are Targeting Ecuadorian Fishermen at Sea

Allegations Surface That US Military Operations Are Targeting Ecuadorian Fishermen at Sea

Ecuadorian fishermen claim that US military and intelligence operations targeting drug trafficking are wrongfully attacking local vessels, destroying boats, and leaving families searching for missing loved ones.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
US Ceasefire Efforts Face Backlash as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukrainian Leadership

US Ceasefire Efforts Face Backlash as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukrainian Leadership

Recent US ceasefire efforts by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have drawn sharp international criticism as Russia escalates missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian officials and infrastructure.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
Inside Two Decades of Power: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Reflects on Turkiye's Global Rise

Inside Two Decades of Power: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Reflects on Turkiye's Global Rise

In an exclusive interview, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reflects on his two decades in power, discussing geopolitical shifts, regional conflicts, and Turkiye's economic transformation.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
US-Brokered Talks Between Lebanon and Israel Unlikely Next Week Amid Escalating Tensions

US-Brokered Talks Between Lebanon and Israel Unlikely Next Week Amid Escalating Tensions

A Lebanese source close to negotiations has stated that US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel are unlikely to happen next week amid escalating military actions and growing disillusionment.

The National|September 11, 2026|2
Nigeria Halts Official Delegations to South Africa Amid Escalating Anti-Migrant Violence

Nigeria Halts Official Delegations to South Africa Amid Escalating Anti-Migrant Violence

Nigeria's parliament has suspended all official and virtual visits to South Africa in response to escalating anti-migrant violence and attacks on Nigerian citizens.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Meets Emirati Students and Leaders During Landmark Germany Visit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Meets Emirati Students and Leaders During Landmark Germany Visit

During his state visit to Germany, President Sheikh Mohamed met with Emirati students, former chancellor Angela Merkel, and regional leaders following a major multi-billion euro investment announcement.

The National|September 11, 2026|2
Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?

Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?

Houthi forces have seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and the Bab al-Mandeb shipping gateway, raising serious concerns over global energy supplies and Saudi oil exports.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
German Federal Prosecutors File Charges Against Seven Suspected Hamas Members Over Planned Weapons Plot

German Federal Prosecutors File Charges Against Seven Suspected Hamas Members Over Planned Weapons Plot

German prosecutors have charged seven suspected Hamas members accused of procuring weapons to target Israeli and Jewish sites in Germany and Austria.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
Trump Faces Mass Protests and Public Backlash During Highly Unpopular Visit to Ireland

Trump Faces Mass Protests and Public Backlash During Highly Unpopular Visit to Ireland

A vast majority of the Irish public opposes US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit, prompting widespread protests across the country over US policies in Gaza.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Behind the Scenes: Why Pakistan is Engaging Iran Amid Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict

Behind the Scenes: Why Pakistan is Engaging Iran Amid Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict

As the Houthi-Saudi conflict intensifies and oil prices surge, Pakistan balances regional defense commitments with backchannel diplomacy between Riyadh and Tehran.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
Why the Permanent Legal Architecture of the 'War on Terror' Must Be Dismantled

Why the Permanent Legal Architecture of the 'War on Terror' Must Be Dismantled

A quarter-century after its creation following 9/11, the permanent legal architecture of the 'war on terror' has expanded from Guantanamo Bay to target migrants, protesters, and civil liberties, prompting calls for its total abolition.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Developments

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Developments

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized the deep strategic and security ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia during recent televised remarks.

Egypt Independent|September 11, 2026|2