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Egypt Reaffirms Strong Support for Sudan's Unity and Sovereignty Amid Ongoing Crisis

Egypt Reaffirms Strong Support for Sudan's Unity and Sovereignty Amid Ongoing Crisis

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem to reaffirm Egypt's support for Sudan's sovereignty and discuss regional security.

Egypt Independent|August 29, 2026
US Revokes Visa of Former Iraqi Minister Following Watchlist Addition

US Revokes Visa of Former Iraqi Minister Following Watchlist Addition

Bernie Sanders and AOC joined marchers in Washington to defend the vote, amid reports concerning a former Iraqi minister's visa status.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Tuareg Rebels Release Dozens of Malian Soldiers in Exchange for Detained Leader

Tuareg Rebels Release Dozens of Malian Soldiers in Exchange for Detained Leader

Tuareg rebels have released around 60 Malian soldiers in a prisoner swap for former army officer and FLA leader Inkinane Ag Attaher, with mediation assistance from Niger and Algeria.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Guinea-Bissau Prepares for High-Stakes Referendum on Sweeping Presidential Powers

Guinea-Bissau Prepares for High-Stakes Referendum on Sweeping Presidential Powers

Voters in Guinea-Bissau will vote on August 30 in a referendum to decide on a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of the December elections. The proposed changes come nine months after a military coup led by General Horta Inta-A Na Man.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bribery

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bribery

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of bribery in a corruption case tied to a major hydroelectric plant.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Bernie Sanders and AOC March in Washington to Defend the Vote Amid Major Political Discussions

Bernie Sanders and AOC March in Washington to Defend the Vote Amid Major Political Discussions

Bernie Sanders and AOC joined marchers in Washington to defend the vote, as discussions also highlighted the US-Venezuela oil deal.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Six Months In, Trump’s Iran Conflict Threatens Global Security Far Beyond the Middle East

Six Months In, Trump’s Iran Conflict Threatens Global Security Far Beyond the Middle East

Six months after US President Donald Trump's military excursion against Iran began, the prolonged conflict continues to strain global security, disrupt international supply chains, and divert critical military resources away from other global flashpoints.

Egypt Independent|August 29, 2026|1
Threatening an 'Earthquake' Response: How Iran Plans to Fight Back Against US Economic Sanctions

Threatening an 'Earthquake' Response: How Iran Plans to Fight Back Against US Economic Sanctions

Following new US economic sanctions, Iran has threatened a severe regional and global retaliation, potentially targeting oil supplies, expanding military strikes, and reconsidering its nuclear doctrine.

Egypt Independent|August 29, 2026|1
A Transforming Landscape: How the Iran Conflict is Reshaping Gulf Security Architecture

A Transforming Landscape: How the Iran Conflict is Reshaping Gulf Security Architecture

Six months into the conflict with Iran, Gulf nations are forging new defense agreements and overlapping partnerships to build a more resilient and flexible regional security architecture.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Tragic Hospital Fires in India and Islamabad Reveal Shared Institutional Indifference to Vulnerable Citizens

Tragic Hospital Fires in India and Islamabad Reveal Shared Institutional Indifference to Vulnerable Citizens

Recent tragic hospital fires in India and Pakistan resulting in the deaths of newborns expose a shared institutional indifference and a systemic failure to prioritize basic citizen safety over national military spending.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Icelandic Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Referendum on Resuming EU Membership Talks

Icelandic Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Referendum on Resuming EU Membership Talks

Icelanders are voting in a closely contested referendum to determine whether the nation should resume talks to join the European Union amid shifting economic and security landscapes.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
US Judge Alvin Hellerstein Denies Donald Trump's Third Bid to Shift Hush-Money Case to Federal Court

US Judge Alvin Hellerstein Denies Donald Trump's Third Bid to Shift Hush-Money Case to Federal Court

A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's third attempt to move his criminal hush-money case to federal court, ruling that presidential immunity does not cover the payments made to Stormy Daniels.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026
Life and Crimes of Ratko Mladic: The 'Butcher of Bosnia' Who Died in Prison

Life and Crimes of Ratko Mladic: The 'Butcher of Bosnia' Who Died in Prison

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief convicted of the Srebrenica Genocide and war crimes, has died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84. He was serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Live Updates: Trump Claims US Navy Demined Hormuz and Warns Iran⚠️Deleted

Live Updates: Trump Claims US Navy Demined Hormuz and Warns Iran

Donald Trump claims the US Navy demined Hormuz and warns Iran against new mines, while Pakistan’s interior minister reports progress in talks with Iran’s president.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Trump's Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' Sparks Backlash and Trade War Tensions

Trump's Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' Sparks Backlash and Trade War Tensions

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America,' drawing immediate backlash from Canadian leaders and raising ongoing trade tensions.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Controversy Erupts in New York Over Upcoming Madison Square Garden Event Featuring RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Controversy Erupts in New York Over Upcoming Madison Square Garden Event Featuring RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Human rights groups, activists, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are opposing an upcoming Madison Square Garden event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing the organization's controversial Hindu nationalist ideology.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
UK Warns Israel Against Diplomat Expulsion as West Bank Settlement Trade Ban Looms

UK Warns Israel Against Diplomat Expulsion as West Bank Settlement Trade Ban Looms

The UK has warned Israel that expelling British diplomats would harm Gaza peace efforts, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers a ban on West Bank settlement goods.

The National|August 28, 2026|1
Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Warns of Regional Volatility While Urging Continued Peace Talks with Iran

Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Warns of Regional Volatility While Urging Continued Peace Talks with Iran

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses regional volatility, mediation efforts between the US and Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Egypt's existential water security concerns regarding Ethiopia's dam.

The National|August 28, 2026
UK Public Sector Holds Billions in Contracts With Companies Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

UK Public Sector Holds Billions in Contracts With Companies Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

An investigation reveals that 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements hold over 2.1 billion pounds in UK public-sector contracts, prompting calls from lawmakers to ban related trade.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026
Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as Qatar PM Visits Tehran Amid US Economic Pressure on Iran

Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as Qatar PM Visits Tehran Amid US Economic Pressure on Iran

Diplomacy intensifies as the Qatar PM visits Tehran amidst increasing US economic pressure on Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1