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NewsFeed Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani reports from Beirut where residents tell him they are not celebrating. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd … Read more
NewsFeed A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of shortages as supplies are already strained by the Iran war. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link
NewsFeed The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a massive structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence from the British. The 76-metre ‘United States Triumphal Arch’ is intended to reflect the ‘enduring triumph of the American spirit’. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes … Read more
NewsFeed After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin ongoing negotiations for the ‘security of both countries’. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna explains why US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sees this ‘milestone’ meeting as just the ‘start of the process’. Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026 Click here … Read more
At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees. Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026 Haiti has begun three days of national mourning, following a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in the northern part of the country. At least 25 people were killed in the crush … Read more
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory, despite a 2-1 quarterfinal second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres fired visitors Barca ahead inside 24 minutes on Tuesday, but Ademola Lookman’s strike gave Atletico the edge in the gripping all-Spanish tie … Read more
The Democratic representative from California has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations. By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026 Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from the United States Congress, amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. On Tuesday, a fifth woman came forward to accuse … Read more
NewsFeed An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child, according to Gaza health officials. The attack is the latest in continued violence on the strip despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire that began in October. Published On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026 Click here to … Read more
As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, the country remains mired in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and there is no end in sight. Millions of displaced people face hunger, abuse and disease outbreaks, as the country’s healthcare system lies in ruins after three years of devastating war. Recommended Stories list of … Read more
NewsFeed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that her country had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel amid Middle East conflicts. Rome previously had close ties with Israel but has been critical of its attacks on Lebanon in recent weeks. Published On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026 Click … Read more