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Fearing Forced Recruitment, Young Men Flee Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Fearing Forced Recruitment, Young Men Flee Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Rising political tensions and reports of forced military recruitment by the TPLF are driving young men to flee Ethiopia's Tigray region, years after a peace agreement officially ended the conflict.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|2
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan Plan Emergency Military Talks Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan Plan Emergency Military Talks Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan are planning urgent military talks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as cross-border attacks and intense fighting escalate across Yemen.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|3
Jewish Protestors Join Free Palestine March to Denounce Netanyahu Amid Rapid Developments

Jewish Protestors Join Free Palestine March to Denounce Netanyahu Amid Rapid Developments

Jewish protestors participate in a Free Palestine march to denounce Netanyahu in a video spanning two minutes and nineteen seconds.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|2
Strait of Hormuz Stalemate Deepens as New York UN Diplomacy Falters

Strait of Hormuz Stalemate Deepens as New York UN Diplomacy Falters

Iran is refusing to negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets specific conditions and lifts its blockade, as UN diplomacy struggles to yield a breakthrough.

The National|September 25, 2026|3
Oscar Winner Susan Sarandon and Other High-Profile Figures Arrested During NYC Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Oscar Winner Susan Sarandon and Other High-Profile Figures Arrested During NYC Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu

New York City police arrested about 100 protesters, including actor Susan Sarandon and other prominent figures, during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the UN headquarters.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026
Qatar Slams Netanyahu's UNGA Speech as an Attempt to Find Scapegoats

Qatar Slams Netanyahu's UNGA Speech as an Attempt to Find Scapegoats

Qatar firmly rejected allegations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UNGA, calling his claims an attempt to deflect attention from policies in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Doha News|September 25, 2026|3
Trump and Xi Meet for High-Stakes White House Summit

Trump and Xi Meet for High-Stakes White House Summit

Trump and Xi hold critical talks at a White House summit, featured in a short video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|2
Over 100 Arrested in New York Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN Address

Over 100 Arrested in New York Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN Address

More than 100 people were arrested in New York City as demonstrators protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and US military support.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|3
Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for High-Profile State Dinner Highlighting US-China Relations and Tech Leaders

Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for High-Profile State Dinner Highlighting US-China Relations and Tech Leaders

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a high-profile state dinner at the White House, bringing together top tech executives and political figures following a day of bilateral talks.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Plan Emergency Military Talks Amid Houthi Escalation

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Plan Emergency Military Talks Amid Houthi Escalation

Military leaders from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are convening for emergency talks as the Grand Mufti urges troops to remain vigilant against Houthi attacks.

The National|September 25, 2026|1
Tight Race Continues as Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Remain Deadlocked in Latest Poll

Tight Race Continues as Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Remain Deadlocked in Latest Poll

A new Datafolha poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a technical tie ahead of October's presidential election.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|2
Costa Rican Foreign Minister Fired Following Unauthorized Meeting With Donald Trump

Costa Rican Foreign Minister Fired Following Unauthorized Meeting With Donald Trump

Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a US-led security summit with Donald Trump without notifying her.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|3
France Pushes to Regulate UN Veto Power to Expand Sudan Sanctions and Arms Embargo

France Pushes to Regulate UN Veto Power to Expand Sudan Sanctions and Arms Embargo

France is leading an international initiative to regulate UN Security Council veto powers in order to expand sanctions and enforce a nationwide arms embargo in Sudan.

The National|September 24, 2026|2
Netanyahu Sparks Uproar at UN General Assembly with Fierce Attacks on Critics, Allies, and Iran

Netanyahu Sparks Uproar at UN General Assembly with Fierce Attacks on Critics, Allies, and Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a mass walkout and uproar during his UNGA speech by attacking international allies, critics, and Iran while defending his military campaigns.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|3
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Detained During UN Protest Against Netanyahu

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Detained During UN Protest Against Netanyahu

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a demonstration concerning Netanyahu at the UN, as captured in a short video clip.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|2
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Detained During Netanyahu UN Protest

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Detained During Netanyahu UN Protest

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a protest against Netanyahu at the UN, amid discussions on international leaders' contrasting stances.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|2
Dutch Prime Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Differing Stances on ICC-Wanted Leaders Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu

Dutch Prime Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Differing Stances on ICC-Wanted Leaders Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a UN protest against Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting debates surrounding the Dutch PM's differing stances on ICC-wanted leaders.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|2
US Senate Narrowly Defeats Democratic Bid to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers Ahead of Midterms

US Senate Narrowly Defeats Democratic Bid to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers Ahead of Midterms

The US Senate narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution to restrict President Donald Trump's war powers regarding Iran ahead of the November midterm elections.

The National|September 24, 2026|4
Culinary Diplomacy: Inside the Menu for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's White House State Dinner

Culinary Diplomacy: Inside the Menu for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's White House State Dinner

US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House, featuring a menu that blends American and Chinese culinary traditions.

The National|September 24, 2026|2
Israel Moves to Ban Main Palestinian-Led Lists from Upcoming Election

Israel Moves to Ban Main Palestinian-Led Lists from Upcoming Election

Israel takes steps to ban the main Palestinian-led lists from participating in the election, as captured in a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 24, 2026|3