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Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 The humanitarian situation has reached “catastrophic levels” for civilians and is even more critical for persons with disabilities three years into the war in Sudan, the nongovernmental organisation Humanity & Inclusion says. The … Read more
Just hours after the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire in the war that has dominated news headlines around the world and pushed oil prices to new heights, Israel bombarded Lebanon on Wednesday, killing hundreds, injuring thousands and prompting Iran to reimpose its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The bone of contention: whether … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pavements are being painted, an already formidable security presence is being bolstered, and an air of anticipation — and anxiety — is gripping Pakistan’s capital as it prepares to host meetings that the world will watch this weekend. Exactly six weeks after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran that … Read more
Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper’s notes. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 A week after Bosnia and Herzegovina booked a place in the FIFA World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Italy, a 14-year-old ball boy has stolen … Read more
NewsFeed Polls have shown that majority of Americans oppose the US-Israeli war on Iran. As the Trump administration try to sell the war, Democrats argue that it’s an unjust war. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains from the White House. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share … Read more
Fury, who returns to the ring against Makhmudov on Saturday, says he wants to face his compatriot Joshua next. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 Tyson Fury wants to fight Anthony Joshua in a long-awaited clash of British former heavyweight world champions if he wins his comeback against Canada-based Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury, 37, … Read more
Activists and legal experts have condemned an Indian court’s verdict that handed down three life sentences to prominent Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi, saying the harsh sentencing of a 64-year-old woman “fits a broader pattern” of India’s policy with dissenting voices in the disputed region. Andrabi, the founder of Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), a banned all-women’s organisation, was … Read more
NewsFeed A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers. Structural failure and flooding caused the mine to collapse, killing two other workers. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on … Read more
NewsFeed Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel. The convoy, carrying Palestinian and Turkish flags, is calling for international accountability in light of relentless attacks on Lebanon, Iran and Gaza. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes … Read more
NewsFeed Protesters have blocked roads outside the Israeli embassy in London, condemning Israel’s violent strikes on Lebanon which killed hundreds across the country on the day the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Many demonstrators also expressed solidarity with Iranians and Palestinians who have all suffered under Israeli bombardment. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 Click … Read more