EXPLAINER The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to ‘make a deal’. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 The United States and Israel’s war on Iran continues, with an Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran reporting strikes are “increasing in number and in intensity” amid conflicting…
For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our planet is responding to climate change. Rising ocean surfaces signal warming temperatures, melting ice and shifting ocean currents. These…
A woman holds an illustration depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as others wave Iranian national flags during a demonstration in support of the government and against US and Israeli strikes outside a mosque in Tehran on February 28, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace meets for the first time – pledging money, peacekeeping troops and investment for Gaza. Only one Palestinian was present, and major European nations remain wary. So, what did the gathering mean for the people of Gaza? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Rami Khouri – Distinguished fellow at the American University of…
Alphabet’s shares fell 5% on Thursday after the company beat Wall Street’s expectations on earnings and revenue, with artificial intelligence spending projected to increase hugely this year. The Google parent closed nearly 2% lower on Wednesday. After the bell, Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue of $113.83 billion, above the $111.43 billion estimate from analysts polled by…
The ‘test’ of a new country This longing is shared by Angelica Angel, a 24-year-old student activist in exile. She had grown up with tear gas and police beatings in Venezuela. After all, she had started protesting at age 15. “They’ve pointed their guns at me, beaten me and almost arrested me. That’s when you…
A cargo ship sits in New York Harbor on Nov. 19, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Plat | Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday could rule on the legality of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, a decision poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy, but also the U.S. fiscal situation….
The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of people. A UNAIDS report estimates there could be an additional 6 million new HIV infections and 4 million Aids-related deaths by 2029 if the world…
The United States has launched “powerful and deadly” strikes against groups it claims are affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) in Nigeria, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The unprecedented Christmas Day strikes came after weeks of accusations from Trump and top Republicans about an alleged “Christian genocide” they say has been enabled by the Nigerian government….
It’s been just three years since ChatGPT launched, but it feels like a lifetime. The tech has exploded, not just with new models and capabilities, but with entirely new ways of working, creating and thinking. The pace of change has been staggering In September 2022, Queen Elizabeth had just died, the war in Ukraine was…
