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Trump Campaign Promises $5,000 for Every American Contingent on Republican Congressional Victories

Trump Campaign Promises $5,000 for Every American Contingent on Republican Congressional Victories

Trump stated that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Benjamin Netanyahu to Sue Haaretz Over Report That UAE Warned Him Prior to October 7

Benjamin Netanyahu to Sue Haaretz Over Report That UAE Warned Him Prior to October 7

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing the Haaretz newspaper over a report claiming the UAE warned him about the October 7 attacks beforehand.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Trump Puts Himself at the Center of US Midterms During High-Stakes Republican Convention

Trump Puts Himself at the Center of US Midterms During High-Stakes Republican Convention

President Donald Trump took center stage at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, promising an aggressive campaign blitz to help the GOP retain control of Congress amid challenging political conditions.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
German Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Gulf Nations Beyond Economy

German Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Gulf Nations Beyond Economy

German politicians are calling for a deeper and more comprehensive partnership with Gulf states that extends beyond trade into education, culture, and security amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
Democrat John Fetterman Surprises GOP Convention with Video Appearance to Introduce Dave McCormick

Democrat John Fetterman Surprises GOP Convention with Video Appearance to Introduce Dave McCormick

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, to introduce his colleague Dave McCormick, drawing criticism from fellow Democrats.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Financial Disclosures Reveal Donald Trump Gave Tens of Thousands in Holiday Cash Gifts to Close White House Aides

Financial Disclosures Reveal Donald Trump Gave Tens of Thousands in Holiday Cash Gifts to Close White House Aides

Financial disclosures reveal that President Donald Trump gave substantial holiday cash gifts to four White House aides, raising questions about federal ethics rules that the administration maintains were fully respected.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Declassified Files Reveal Spain's Intelligence Warned of Ceuta Border Crisis Prior to Mass Crossings

Declassified Files Reveal Spain's Intelligence Warned of Ceuta Border Crisis Prior to Mass Crossings

Newly declassified documents reveal that Spain's intelligence agency warned officials of potential mass border crossings into Ceuta just days before tens of thousands of migrants arrived.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
US States File Lawsuits Against Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act Rollbacks

US States File Lawsuits Against Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act Rollbacks

A coalition of US states has filed lawsuits against President Donald Trump's administration for weakening protections under the Endangered Species Act to allow for commercial development.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Republican Divergence on the Economy Emerges as RNC Commences

Republican Divergence on the Economy Emerges as RNC Commences

As the RNC begins, Republicans show divisions regarding the economy, while Trump predicts the US-Iran war will end after the midterms.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Trump Administration Proposes Overhaul to Exclude Certain Immigrants from US Census

Trump Administration Proposes Overhaul to Exclude Certain Immigrants from US Census

The Trump administration has proposed a major US census overhaul that would exclude certain noncitizens from the population count and eliminate specific race and ethnicity questions.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
US Pledges $45 Million in Security Funding and Naval Vessels to Support Ecuador's Crackdown on Crime

US Pledges $45 Million in Security Funding and Naval Vessels to Support Ecuador's Crackdown on Crime

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a $45m security funding package and additional naval vessels for Ecuador during a visit to Quito, reinforcing joint efforts against regional criminal networks.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Trump and the Iran War Cast a Shadow Over the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Trump and the Iran War Cast a Shadow Over the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

As the Republican midterm convention unfolds in Dallas, attendees and voters weigh the political and economic impacts of the US-Israel war on Iran against President Donald Trump's leadership.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Trump Predicts Immediate End to Iran Conflict Following US Midterm Elections

Trump Predicts Immediate End to Iran Conflict Following US Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump predicted that the war in Iran will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections, while warning that further military strikes are imminent.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Trump States Putin Desires a Resolution to End the Ukraine War

Trump States Putin Desires a Resolution to End the Ukraine War

Trump indicates that Putin is interested in reaching a deal to bring the Ukraine war to an end.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
IAEA Board Escalates Tensions by Reporting Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance

IAEA Board Escalates Tensions by Reporting Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance

The IAEA Board of Governors voted to report Iran to the UN Security Council over non-compliance with non-proliferation obligations, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Yemen Warns of Global Crisis as Houthi Offensives Threaten the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Yemen Warns of Global Crisis as Houthi Offensives Threaten the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Yemen's Ambassador to Qatar, Rajeh Badi, warns that advancing Houthi offensives along the Red Sea threaten global shipping lanes and risk igniting a wider regional conflict backed by Iran.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
Trump Claims Iran Conflict Will Conclude Immediately Following Midterm Elections

Trump Claims Iran Conflict Will Conclude Immediately Following Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran will end immediately following the midterm elections and predicted a subsequent drop in oil prices.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into Conflict

Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into Conflict

A Yemeni diplomat warns that the Houthis are seeking to pull Saudi Arabia into the war, as detailed in a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump Headlines High-Stakes 'Trumpapalooza' Republican Convention in Dallas

US President Donald Trump Headlines High-Stakes 'Trumpapalooza' Republican Convention in Dallas

US President Donald Trump is set to headline the two-day 'Trumpapalooza' convention in Dallas, Texas, as Republicans rally voters ahead of the November midterm elections.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Impact of New European and UK Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlements in the West Bank

Impact of New European and UK Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlements in the West Bank

Led by the UK, several European countries and Canada have banned trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting a swift diplomatic response from Israel.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1