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Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?
With the Houthi naval blockade, shipping disruptions now impact the Bab al-Mandeb strait in addition to Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia slams Houthi blockade: How will rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
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Trump’s new 50 percent Canada tariffs: What products are affected and why?
US leader imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.
Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report
Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.
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Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?
The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.
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What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran has responded.
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What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ to honour killed US soldiers.
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Since Islamabad MoU: What’s changed for the US, Iran and the Gulf?
We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.
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Why is Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey so controversial?
Controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates on who gets to retell this epic story.
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US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?
Iran’s IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.
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World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
