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Strait of Hormuz Reopening Dependent on US Plan Agreement, Says Iran

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Dependent on US Plan Agreement, Says Iran

Iran plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US agrees to a specific plan.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026|1
Iran Proposes Seven-Day Roadmap to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as US Responds to Diplomacy

Iran Proposes Seven-Day Roadmap to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as US Responds to Diplomacy

Tehran has offered a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, while the US State Department maintains that diplomatic channels have always been open.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026|1
Iran Awaits US Response on Seven-Day Roadmap to End Conflict

Iran Awaits US Response on Seven-Day Roadmap to End Conflict

Iran has submitted a seven-day roadmap to end its conflict with the United States through Qatari mediators, and is now waiting for Washington's response to the proposal.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026|1
Netanyahu Brands Al Jazeera a 'Toxic Media Outlet' as Tensions Surrounding Strait of Hormuz Persist

Netanyahu Brands Al Jazeera a 'Toxic Media Outlet' as Tensions Surrounding Strait of Hormuz Persist

Netanyahu criticizes Al Jazeera as a 'toxic media outlet' in a recent statement, with related video coverage highlighting the ongoing tensions.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Preventing World War III Is Our Greatest Priority, Warns UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher

Preventing World War III Is Our Greatest Priority, Warns UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warns that preventing World War III is humanity's most pressing priority amid escalating global conflicts, funding shortages, and technological threats.

The National|September 25, 2026|1
Examining the Walkouts During Netanyahu's UNGA Address

Examining the Walkouts During Netanyahu's UNGA Address

Jerusalem Daily reviews the key themes and reactions surrounding Netanyahu’s UNGA speech in a short video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Unpacking the True Message Behind Netanyahu’s UNGA Address

Unpacking the True Message Behind Netanyahu’s UNGA Address

This report examines the international reaction and the countries that walked out during the UNGA address given by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|3
Mapping Displacement: How Israel's 'Blue Line' Team Seizes West Bank Land

Mapping Displacement: How Israel's 'Blue Line' Team Seizes West Bank Land

Israeli authorities utilize the 'Blue Line' team to redesignate West Bank land as state property, accelerating settlement expansion and displacing Palestinian farmers.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026
UN Expands Database of Businesses Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements with 61 New Additions

UN Expands Database of Businesses Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements with 61 New Additions

The United Nations human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Iran Proposes Uranium Stockpile Transfer in New Bid to Resolve US Deadlock

Iran Proposes Uranium Stockpile Transfer in New Bid to Resolve US Deadlock

Iran has proposed transferring its 60 per cent enriched uranium stockpile to a third party as part of a new road map presented to Washington to break the diplomatic deadlock and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The National|September 25, 2026|1
Pakistan’s PM Warns Any Aggression Against Makkah or Madinah Crosses 'Red Line'

Pakistan’s PM Warns Any Aggression Against Makkah or Madinah Crosses 'Red Line'

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated at the UN General Assembly that any threat to Makkah or Madinah is an uncrossable red line. The remarks follow recent drone interceptions and a new joint defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.

The National|September 25, 2026
US Supreme Court Permits Trump Administration to Use Controversial Voter Verification System Ahead of Midterms

US Supreme Court Permits Trump Administration to Use Controversial Voter Verification System Ahead of Midterms

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to use a controversial voter verification system ahead of the November midterm elections, drawing criticism from voting rights groups.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Ethiopia’s New Rebel Alliance Struggles Against Familiar Historical Divisions

Ethiopia’s New Rebel Alliance Struggles Against Familiar Historical Divisions

A newly formed coalition of Ethiopian rebel groups aims to unseat Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, but deep internal divisions and historical conflicts threaten to derail their campaign.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026
Lebanon Prime Minister Demands Complete Israeli Withdrawal During UN Address

Lebanon Prime Minister Demands Complete Israeli Withdrawal During UN Address

During a UN address, the Lebanon PM demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from the region.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Lebanon Prime Minister Urges Complete Israeli Withdrawal During United Nations Address

Lebanon Prime Minister Urges Complete Israeli Withdrawal During United Nations Address

During a United Nations address, Iraq called for a sovereign Palestinian state while Lebanon pressed for a full Israeli withdrawal.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Lebanon PM Demands Complete Israeli Withdrawal During UN Address

Lebanon PM Demands Complete Israeli Withdrawal During UN Address

During a UN address, the Lebanon PM formally called for a full Israeli withdrawal, as featured in a 02-minute and 20-second video.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
British Legal Experts Push Labour Party for Harder Stance and Broader Sanctions on Israel

British Legal Experts Push Labour Party for Harder Stance and Broader Sanctions on Israel

British legal experts and campaigners are urging the Labour party to implement broader sanctions on Israel at its annual conference, while also facing pressure regarding UK foreign policy and domestic protest bans.

The National|September 25, 2026|1
Italy Introduces 30% Cap on Foreign Pupils and Bans Face Coverings in Schools Under New Meloni Decree

Italy Introduces 30% Cap on Foreign Pupils and Bans Face Coverings in Schools Under New Meloni Decree

Italy's government has passed a decree capping foreign pupils at 30 per cent in primary classrooms and banning face coverings in schools, sparking both political debate and logistical concerns.

The National|September 25, 2026|1
Escalating Conflict in Yemen Displaces 71,000 Children and Triggers Severe Malnutrition Crisis, UNICEF Warns

Escalating Conflict in Yemen Displaces 71,000 Children and Triggers Severe Malnutrition Crisis, UNICEF Warns

A surge in fighting across Yemen has displaced 71,000 children and severely worsened acute malnutrition, according to a recent UNICEF report.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1
Why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is Assessing the Low Risk of US Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions

Why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is Assessing the Low Risk of US Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has evaluated the remote possibility of a US military conflict as part of risk management amid escalating trade and political tensions between the two nations.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|1