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One Year After Student Protests Shook Valjevo, Serbia Stands at a Critical Crossroads

One Year After Student Protests Shook Valjevo, Serbia Stands at a Critical Crossroads

One year after violent student protests shook Valjevo, Serbia's antigovernment movement continues to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic while grappling with internal nationalist tensions and demands for political accountability.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Norway's Foreign Minister Critiques US Military Actions Against Iran

Norway's Foreign Minister Critiques US Military Actions Against Iran

Norway's FM told Al Jazeera that the US war on Iran was not 'smart', according to a video report.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory Amid Lingering Political Uncertainty

Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory Amid Lingering Political Uncertainty

Nigel Farage secured a victory in the Clacton by-election, yet his political future remains uncertain amid financial inquiries and shifting political landscapes.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
Syria and Iraq Establish Joint Judicial Committees to Oversee ISIS Prisoner Cases

Syria and Iraq Establish Joint Judicial Committees to Oversee ISIS Prisoner Cases

Syria and Iraq have agreed to establish joint judicial committees to manage the cases of thousands of ISIS prisoners transferred between the two countries.

The National|August 14, 2026
A Turning Point for Venezuela: Government and Opposition Open Historic Talks Amid US Involvement

A Turning Point for Venezuela: Government and Opposition Open Historic Talks Amid US Involvement

Venezuela's government and opposition have concluded a historic round of talks in Caracas, agreeing on potential judicial reforms and the unfreezing of foreign assets following the intervention and removal of former President Nicolas Maduro.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
UN and Palestinian Authority Condemn Prolonged Israeli Settler Siege in West Bank Village of Qusra

UN and Palestinian Authority Condemn Prolonged Israeli Settler Siege in West Bank Village of Qusra

The United Nations and the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have condemned a multi-day Israeli settler siege trapping families in the West Bank village of Qusra.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Beyond the Truce: Why a Renewed US-Iran Agreement Falls Short of Real Peace

Beyond the Truce: Why a Renewed US-Iran Agreement Falls Short of Real Peace

As Pakistan attempts to broker a new understanding between the US and Iran, experts warn that temporary truces and memorandums of understanding are no substitute for a lasting peace.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
Why the Osun State Gubernatorial Election Serves as a Crucial Test for Nigeria's 2027 General Vote

Why the Osun State Gubernatorial Election Serves as a Crucial Test for Nigeria's 2027 General Vote

The upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election serves as a vital litmus test for President Bola Tinubu's political influence and ruling party momentum ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Mali Announces Release of 82 Soldiers Held Captive by Armed Groups

Mali Announces Release of 82 Soldiers Held Captive by Armed Groups

Mali has announced the release of 82 soldiers who were held captive by armed groups in the country's north. The liberation was mediated by Algeria and described by the FLA as a humanitarian action.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Could Trump Seek a Third Presidential Term? Exploring the Possibilities

Could Trump Seek a Third Presidential Term? Exploring the Possibilities

An analysis explores the theoretical possibility of Trump running for a third presidential term, accompanied by video coverage.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Living in Fear: Taybeh, the Last All-Christian Town in the West Bank, Faces Escalating Settler Attacks

Living in Fear: Taybeh, the Last All-Christian Town in the West Bank, Faces Escalating Settler Attacks

Residents and leaders of Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank, face mounting fear and economic hardship amid escalating attacks and land seizures by Israeli settlers.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
North Korea Condemns Upcoming US-South Korea Military Exercises as Nuclear Alliance Deepens

North Korea Condemns Upcoming US-South Korea Military Exercises as Nuclear Alliance Deepens

North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military drills by the United States and South Korea, warning that it will respond to the exercises with heightened nuclear deterrence.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory But Boycotts Results Amid Count Controversy

Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory But Boycotts Results Amid Count Controversy

Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with nearly 63 percent of the vote but boycotted the results announcement, where satirical candidate Count Binface achieved a strong runner-up performance.

The National|August 14, 2026
Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory Over Count Binface to Reclaim Parliament Seat

Nigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory Over Count Binface to Reclaim Parliament Seat

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, defeating rival Count Binface to reclaim his parliamentary seat following a contest triggered by his resignation last month.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
UN Warns Yemen Faces Imminent Return to All-Out War Amid Rising Tensions

UN Warns Yemen Faces Imminent Return to All-Out War Amid Rising Tensions

A United Nations envoy has warned that Yemen is closer to returning to all-out war than at any time since the 2022 truce, as fighting intensifies and the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Gaza City Police Chief Killed in Deadly Israeli Drone Strike as Air Raids Resume

Gaza City Police Chief Killed in Deadly Israeli Drone Strike as Air Raids Resume

A targeted Israeli drone strike in Gaza City has killed civil police chief Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil, following the recent resumption of air raids after a brief pause.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1
Poland Foils Alleged Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian American in Warsaw

Poland Foils Alleged Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian American in Warsaw

Polish authorities have arrested a Russian citizen in Warsaw for allegedly plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian American in what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called a dangerous escalation.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1
Taiwan Reacts with Concern to Joint Naval Exercises Conducted by China and Indonesia

Taiwan Reacts with Concern to Joint Naval Exercises Conducted by China and Indonesia

Joint naval exercises between China and Indonesia have generated anger and concern in Taiwan, as captured in recent video footage.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026
UN Envoy Warns Yemen Faces Imminent Danger of Returning to Full-Scale Conflict

UN Envoy Warns Yemen Faces Imminent Danger of Returning to Full-Scale Conflict

The UN envoy to Yemen warns that recent military escalation poses a serious threat of returning the country to large-scale conflict amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and regional instability.

The National|August 13, 2026|1
Zambian President Hichilema Casts Ballot in Bid for Second Term

Zambian President Hichilema Casts Ballot in Bid for Second Term

Zambian president Hichilema participates in the voting process as he campaigns for a second term in office.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1