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Trapped in Terror: Qusra Families Endure Brutal Settler Siege in the West Bank

Trapped in Terror: Qusra Families Endure Brutal Settler Siege in the West Bank

Fifteen Palestinians remain trapped and cut off from basic necessities in Qusra as an intensifying Israeli settler siege enters its second week.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|2
US-Iran Peace Deal Collapses as 60-Day Deadline Expires Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

US-Iran Peace Deal Collapses as 60-Day Deadline Expires Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran peace agreement has expired without a resolution, leaving the Strait of Hormuz under a tense standoff and fuel prices rising.

The National|August 16, 2026
Ben-Gvir Demands Nightly Killings in Gaza Amid Escalation

Ben-Gvir Demands Nightly Killings in Gaza Amid Escalation

Ben-Gvir has called for the nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza, as captured in a recent video.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026
Malta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne Urges United European Action Across the Mediterranean

Malta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne Urges United European Action Across the Mediterranean

Malta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne advocates for a united European approach to Mediterranean crises, viewing the region as a bridge rather than a border while addressing global conflicts.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|2
Escalating Conflict in Yemen as Houthis Strike al-Makha and Marib

Escalating Conflict in Yemen as Houthis Strike al-Makha and Marib

Renewed fighting in Yemen's long-running conflict has left several dead and injured following Houthi missile and drone strikes on al-Makha and Marib.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Breaking the Mold of Impunity: What Bashar al-Assad's Death Sentence Means for Syria's Future

Breaking the Mold of Impunity: What Bashar al-Assad's Death Sentence Means for Syria's Future

The death sentence handed down to ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad marks a historic milestone in the country's pursuit of transitional justice, even as significant political and social challenges remain.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
Israel Transfers West Bank Rule to Civilian Police in Move Criticized as De Facto Annexation

Israel Transfers West Bank Rule to Civilian Police in Move Criticized as De Facto Annexation

Israel's decision to transfer West Bank civilian law enforcement from the military to the police has been condemned by Palestinian officials and analysts as a dangerous step toward illegal annexation and apartheid.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Trapped Under Siege: Palestinian Families Face Isolation in the West Bank⚠️Deleted

Trapped Under Siege: Palestinian Families Face Isolation in the West Bank

Palestinian families remain trapped under a settler siege in a West Bank village as Israeli forces and activists navigate ongoing tensions and forced displacement.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
US-Iran Tensions: Can Trump Actually Declare the Strait of Hormuz a US Territory?

US-Iran Tensions: Can Trump Actually Declare the Strait of Hormuz a US Territory?

President Donald Trump's threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory faces severe legal, constitutional, and international hurdles amid an ongoing military deadlock with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Examining Israel's Renewed Military Escalation in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire Agreements

Examining Israel's Renewed Military Escalation in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire Agreements

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, marking a severe escalation amid fragile, US-brokered ceasefire agreements and ongoing negotiations.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Moroccan Police Detain Over 100 Migrants Attempting Mass Crossing Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Moroccan Police Detain Over 100 Migrants Attempting Mass Crossing Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Moroccan police have arrested over 100 migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a social media disinformation campaign. The incident comes weeks after tens of thousands of people crossed into the autonomous city.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Canadian Petition Demanding Expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Surpasses 170,000 Signatures

Canadian Petition Demanding Expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Surpasses 170,000 Signatures

An official petition urging the Canadian House of Commons to expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has garnered over 170,000 signatures amid escalating diplomatic and trade tensions.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Kabul Marks Five Years of Taliban Rule with Parades, Flags, and Patriotic Music

Kabul Marks Five Years of Taliban Rule with Parades, Flags, and Patriotic Music

Thousands of supporters in Kabul celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power with parades and patriotic music, while the nation continues to face severe economic challenges and restrictions.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Shifting Goals: How JD Vance and the Trump Administration Are Scaling Back Their Objectives in Iran

Shifting Goals: How JD Vance and the Trump Administration Are Scaling Back Their Objectives in Iran

Vice President JD Vance and the Trump administration appear to be scaling back their initial objectives in the Iran war, recently highlighting stable energy prices alongside nuclear prevention as primary goals.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
Unchecked Authority and Sweeping Executive Actions Mark a Tumultuous Monday for President Donald Trump

Unchecked Authority and Sweeping Executive Actions Mark a Tumultuous Monday for President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump pushed the boundaries of executive authority on a single day by installing a loyalist as attorney general, signing an anti-vaccine executive order, and challenging institutional norms.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
Zambia Election Concerns Rise as Vote Counting Resumes Amid Violence and Intimidation Reports

Zambia Election Concerns Rise as Vote Counting Resumes Amid Violence and Intimidation Reports

International observers have expressed concern over reports of intimidation and violence during Zambia's presidential election, which prompted a temporary suspension of vote counting.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|2
Qatar Rejects Claims of Detaining Iranian Pilots, Confirms Recovery of Remains

Qatar Rejects Claims of Detaining Iranian Pilots, Confirms Recovery of Remains

Qatar has denied detaining surviving Iranian pilots following the downing of two bombers, stating it only recovered the remains of one pilot and coordinated handover efforts under international law. In contrast, Iran claims three pilots survived and are being held as prisoners of war.

The National|August 16, 2026|1
Iraq Seizes Millions in Cash and Gold Amid Ongoing Oil Sector Corruption Crackdown

Iraq Seizes Millions in Cash and Gold Amid Ongoing Oil Sector Corruption Crackdown

Iraqi authorities have seized $20.34 million in cash, 60 kilograms of gold, and vehicles tied to detained deputy oil minister Adnan Al Jumaili as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation.

The National|August 16, 2026|1
Egypt Backs Ethiopian Progress on One Condition: Zero Harm to Downstream Nations, Warns Expert Abbas Sharaki

Egypt Backs Ethiopian Progress on One Condition: Zero Harm to Downstream Nations, Warns Expert Abbas Sharaki

Cairo University Professor Abbas Sharaki stated that Egypt supports development in Ethiopia as long as it does not harm downstream nations or violate water rights on the Nile River.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
A Nation Divided at the Polls: Key Issues Shaping Israel's Upcoming Elections

A Nation Divided at the Polls: Key Issues Shaping Israel's Upcoming Elections

As Israel approaches its October 27 general elections, voters face deep divisions over domestic governance, judicial reforms, military conscription for the ultra-Orthodox, and the shadow of the October 7 attacks, while the Palestinian issue remains largely sidelined.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1