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Brazilian Activist Demands Immediate Release of Detained Tunisian Sumud Flotilla Organizers

Brazilian Activist Demands Immediate Release of Detained Tunisian Sumud Flotilla Organizers

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila has called for the release of four Tunisian Sumud Flotilla organizers who have been imprisoned in Tunisia for over five months following their humanitarian efforts for Gaza.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Egypt and China Forge Strategic Alliance on Nile Waters, Gaza, and Taiwan During Xi Jinping's Cairo Visit

Egypt and China Forge Strategic Alliance on Nile Waters, Gaza, and Taiwan During Xi Jinping's Cairo Visit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Cairo to sign major economic and diplomatic agreements while aligning stances on regional issues including the Nile waters, Gaza, and Taiwan.

The National|September 2, 2026|1
US Appeals Court Reinstates Bowe Bergdahl's Military Desertion Conviction

US Appeals Court Reinstates Bowe Bergdahl's Military Desertion Conviction

An appeals court has ruled that a federal judge had no authority to overturn Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction for desertion, effectively reinstating the former US soldier's sentence.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Inside China's Military Showcase in Egypt as President Xi Jinping Pushes for Defense Deals

Inside China's Military Showcase in Egypt as President Xi Jinping Pushes for Defense Deals

During President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt, Chinese military aircraft and hardware are on display in joint exercises, showcasing Beijing's push to become Cairo's primary defense supplier.

The National|September 2, 2026|1
Benjamin Netanyahu Vows No Gaza Withdrawal Following Daring Commando Raid

Benjamin Netanyahu Vows No Gaza Withdrawal Following Daring Commando Raid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will not withdraw from occupied areas in Gaza following a daring commando raid that resulted in the capture of a Hamas security official.

The National|September 2, 2026|1
How Brics and the SCO Are Shaping a New Vision for Global Power

How Brics and the SCO Are Shaping a New Vision for Global Power

As the traditional international order fades, organisations like Brics and the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation are offering an alternative vision for global power based on consensus and cooperation.

The National|September 2, 2026|1
How Trumpism is Reshaping Global Governance and International Relations

How Trumpism is Reshaping Global Governance and International Relations

The foreign policy paradigm of Trumpism is reshaping global governance by replacing multilateralism with transactional nationalism, challenging traditional alliances, and accelerating the shift toward a multipolar international order.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026
Qatar Cabinet Condemns Regional Attacks and Advances New Cloud and Market Laws

Qatar Cabinet Condemns Regional Attacks and Advances New Cloud and Market Laws

Qatar's Cabinet strongly condemned recent regional attacks while approving significant new legislative drafts covering cloud computing, market competition, and international security agreements.

Doha News|September 2, 2026
Qatar Welcomes New Ambassadors from Thailand, Czech Republic, Russia, and the European Union

Qatar Welcomes New Ambassadors from Thailand, Czech Republic, Russia, and the European Union

Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, received the credentials of the new ambassadors from Thailand, the Czech Republic, Russia, and the European Union on Wednesday.

Doha News|September 2, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Faces Tough Questions Over UK Defence Funding at First PMQs

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Faces Tough Questions Over UK Defence Funding at First PMQs

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions, where he was challenged over how to fund a major increase in UK defence spending amidst rising security threats.

The National|September 2, 2026|1
Tracing the Israeli Army's Gradual Expansion Beyond the 'Security Zone' in South Lebanon

Tracing the Israeli Army's Gradual Expansion Beyond the 'Security Zone' in South Lebanon

Israeli forces have progressively expanded their operations beyond the established security zone in southern Lebanon, crossing into multiple villages and displacing residents despite an existing ceasefire with Hezbollah.

The National|September 2, 2026
Escalating Strikes and Mutual Threats Push Russia-Ukraine War to Dangerous New Heights

Escalating Strikes and Mutual Threats Push Russia-Ukraine War to Dangerous New Heights

Intense drone strikes and escalating threats between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin mark a dangerous intensification as the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Chinese President Xi Makes Historic Return to Egypt After a Decade

Chinese President Xi Makes Historic Return to Egypt After a Decade

Chinese President Xi visits Egypt for the first time in a decade, as captured in this brief video footage.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Operation Southern Spear: Inside the US Military's Secretive War on Drug Boats at Sea

Operation Southern Spear: Inside the US Military's Secretive War on Drug Boats at Sea

An investigative report examines Operation Southern Spear, a US military campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific that has killed over 220 people since September 2025.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Trump Administration Officials Faltering in Online Troll War with Canada Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes

Trump Administration Officials Faltering in Online Troll War with Canada Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized US officials for prioritizing internet memes and insults over serious trade negotiations as economic tensions and tariffs continue.

Egypt Independent|September 2, 2026|1
Qatari Ambassador to the U.S. Strongly Rejects Claims Linking Qatari Funding to Campus Antisemitism

Qatari Ambassador to the U.S. Strongly Rejects Claims Linking Qatari Funding to Campus Antisemitism

Qatar’s ambassador to the U.S., Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, has strongly rejected claims by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee that Qatari funding is driving antisemitism and anti-Israel protests on American college campuses.

Doha News|September 2, 2026
Nigeria's EFCC Fires Over 40 Employees Amid Corruption and Financial Misconduct Probe

Nigeria's EFCC Fires Over 40 Employees Amid Corruption and Financial Misconduct Probe

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed more than 40 employees over corruption allegations, according to agency chairman Ola Olukoyede.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Iran Remains Open to Diplomatic Resolution with US Despite Recent Regional Escalation, Says President Pezeshkian

Iran Remains Open to Diplomatic Resolution with US Despite Recent Regional Escalation, Says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran still seeks a negotiated solution with Washington, even as recent military escalations have heightened regional tensions.

Egypt Independent|September 2, 2026|1
Understanding the Latest Charges Facing Jailed Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong

Understanding the Latest Charges Facing Jailed Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong

An overview of the latest legal charges against jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, alongside reports on a US energy official in Venezuela.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Hails Egypt-China Ties as a Benchmark for Global Partnership

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Hails Egypt-China Ties as a Benchmark for Global Partnership

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi celebrated the 70th anniversary of Egyptian-Chinese diplomatic relations in Cairo, praising the partnership as a model of mutual respect and strategic cooperation.

Egypt Independent|September 2, 2026|1