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Trump Declares Iran 'Dead' and Vows Retaliation Following Renewed Military Clashes

Trump Declares Iran 'Dead' and Vows Retaliation Following Renewed Military Clashes

President Donald Trump declared Iran 'dead' and vowed to retaliate following renewed missile exchanges and military clashes between US and Iranian forces.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
US Supreme Court Allows Construction of $400m White House Ballroom to Proceed Amid Legal Battles

US Supreme Court Allows Construction of $400m White House Ballroom to Proceed Amid Legal Battles

The US Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue building a $400m ballroom, marking a legal victory for President Donald Trump despite objections from dissenting justices.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Trump Vows Strong Retaliation Following Iranian Missile Attacks on US Bases

Trump Vows Strong Retaliation Following Iranian Missile Attacks on US Bases

President Donald Trump vowed a strong US response after intercepting Iranian missile attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. He also labeled Iran a failed nation amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Iraqi Court Jails Kataib Hezbollah Militiaman for 15 Years Over Kidnapping of US Journalist Shelly Kittleson

Iraqi Court Jails Kataib Hezbollah Militiaman for 15 Years Over Kidnapping of US Journalist Shelly Kittleson

An Iraqi court has sentenced a Kataib Hezbollah militiaman to 15 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist Shelly Rene Kittleson, marking a significant step as Baghdad seeks to assert control over armed groups.

The National|August 31, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance Confirms Donald Trump's AI Video Was a Direct Warning to Iran

US Vice President JD Vance Confirms Donald Trump's AI Video Was a Direct Warning to Iran

US Vice President JD Vance stated that President Donald Trump's AI-generated video depicting attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure was a warning against threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026
India's PM Modi Presses for Resolution to Ukraine Conflict During Discussions with Russia's Putin

India's PM Modi Presses for Resolution to Ukraine Conflict During Discussions with Russia's Putin

India's PM Modi urges an end to the Ukraine war during talks with Russia's Putin, alongside a report on a tragic ferry disaster.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
West Bank Farmers Defy Settler Attacks and Military Raids to Rebuild Their Land

West Bank Farmers Defy Settler Attacks and Military Raids to Rebuild Their Land

Palestinian farmers in the West Bank village of Burin continuously rebuild their cooperative's greenhouses and farmland despite frequent attacks by Israeli settlers and military raids.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026
Top US General Assures Lawmakers No Troops Will Be Deployed to Polling Places in November Elections

Top US General Assures Lawmakers No Troops Will Be Deployed to Polling Places in November Elections

US military leadership has assured lawmakers that no federal troops or National Guard members will be deployed to polling places during the November elections.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Occupied East Jerusalem

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led a provocative incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, drawing widespread condemnation for violating the historical status quo.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026
Inside the Mecca Agreement: How Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Are Forging a New Security Alliance

Inside the Mecca Agreement: How Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Are Forging a New Security Alliance

Defence and foreign affairs ministers from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye are working to operationalize their new Mecca security agreement amid high tensions in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
India's PM Modi Urges End to Ukraine Conflict During High-Level Discussions with Russia's Putin

India's PM Modi Urges End to Ukraine Conflict During High-Level Discussions with Russia's Putin

India's PM Modi calls for an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during diplomatic talks with Russia's Putin.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
India Rejects The Hague Court Ruling to Restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

India Rejects The Hague Court Ruling to Restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that ordered the restoration of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, arguing the tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Amid Regional Escalation, Jordanians Shrug Off US-Iran Conflict and Focus on Daily Life

Amid Regional Escalation, Jordanians Shrug Off US-Iran Conflict and Focus on Daily Life

Despite ongoing regional escalations between the US and Iran involving missile interceptions near Jordanian bases, local residents are increasingly indifferent, prioritizing economic survival over the conflict.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul

Officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan met in Istanbul for their first committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen regional security and military cooperation.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
UAE Reaffirms Steadfast Support for Palestine as 50,000 Gather for Dubai Community Event

UAE Reaffirms Steadfast Support for Palestine as 50,000 Gather for Dubai Community Event

Dr Anwar Gargash reaffirmed the UAE's steadfast support for Palestine as 50,000 people gathered at Expo City Dubai for a major community celebration, coinciding with ongoing humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in Istanbul for their first committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen military co-operation amid rising regional tensions.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Why Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq

Why Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq

As the September 30 deadline for American and coalition troops to leave Iraq approaches, experts warn that hasty withdrawal risks empowering Iran-backed militias and undermining regional stability.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
US Strikes Iran Over Alleged Rocket Mine-Laying Tactics in the Strait of Hormuz

US Strikes Iran Over Alleged Rocket Mine-Laying Tactics in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched military strikes on Larak Island to prevent Iran from allegedly using rockets to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The military action has prompted retaliatory attacks and raised questions about the feasibility of rocket-launched naval mining.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Unpacking Benjamin Netanyahu’s Condemnation of West Bank Settler Violence and the Strategy Behind It⚠️Deleted

Unpacking Benjamin Netanyahu’s Condemnation of West Bank Settler Violence and the Strategy Behind It

Following a weekend of violent West Bank attacks by Israeli settlers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials condemned the actions. However, analysts view this as a political strategy to protect the broader annexation and settlement project.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|2
Iraqi Court Sentences Senior Oil Official and Former Lawmaker to Prison and Multimillion-Dollar Fines in Corruption Crackdown

Iraqi Court Sentences Senior Oil Official and Former Lawmaker to Prison and Multimillion-Dollar Fines in Corruption Crackdown

An Iraqi anti-corruption court has sentenced deputy oil minister Ali Al Bahadli and former MP Talal Al Zubaie to seven years in prison and multimillion-dollar fines amid a sweeping crackdown on corruption.

The National|August 31, 2026|1