Eurovision to vote on Israeli participation in November
Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.
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Trump’s latest 100 percent tariff on pharmaceuticals: What we know
The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.
UN General Assembly 2025 live: Netanyahu, Sharif, Li among speakers
Friday's roster of speakers includes leaders from Israel, Pakistan, China, Ireland and Greece.
UNSC to vote on proposal to delay looming Iran sanctions
UNSC resolution to delay action to flop; Iran warns deal with IAEA would be "terminated" if sanctions are reinstated.
Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank
Donald Trump ruling out Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank will have repercussions for Israeli PM Netanyahu.
UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
At the UN General Assembly, Jordan, Brazil and Spain highlight the ‘vital’ role of the agency for Palestinian refugees.
Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey is a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump and testified against him in 2020.
US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting
The reason for the meeting, set for next Tuesday, remains unclear, with Trump dismissing concerns as not 'a big deal'.
US President Donald Trump signs order outlining TikTok sale plan
The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.
Trump officials rally global leaders for restrictions on asylum seekers
At the UN, a representative from the US State Department has called on other countries to tighten their asylum systems.
Amazon to pay $2.5bn for allegedly duping millions to sign up for Prime
While a win for consumers and the FTC, the settlement is relatively painless for Amazon which makes $2.5bn in 33 hours.
Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts
Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas as hundreds protest chronic power outages in the island country.
Starbucks to close underperforming stores in restructuring efforts
The cuts are expected to lead to hundreds of layoffs.
Inside the TikTok deal – the politics of the algorithm
Trump allies could soon control TikTok’s algorithm. Will US ownership change what users see?
Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people
This is the second deadly prison riot in Ecuador this week.
Why have Spain and Italy sent ships to assist the Gaza Sumud flotilla?
Spanish, Italian decisions to send ships to assist Gaza flotilla sign of increased pro-Palestinian sentiment in Europe.
Four takeaways from Trump’s Washington meeting with Turkiye’s Erdogan
The meeting marked Erdogan's first visit to the White House since 2019, and topics included trade and a Gaza ceasefire.
Trump shutdown warning: Federal employees could lose jobs
The US president warns of mass federal layoffs if funding deal fails amid shutdown battle with Democrats.
Amid drone attacks, activists confront fear and hope on Gaza flotilla
Global Sumud Flotilla braces for escalating dangers as it approaches Gaza amid drone attacks, Israeli threats.
Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo: Forging peace ‘at the negotiating table’
President tells Al Jazeera about his vision for peace, unity and prosperity, in a year of social and political upset.