TheUnited StatesandChina have started charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. A return to an all-out trade war appeared imminent last week, after China announced a major expansion…
The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Russia on Wednesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, Syria’s state news agency…
Typical of the youth-led movements seen in South Asia in recent years, Madagascar, a small African country, has been rocked by weeks of protests by its Gen-Z over corruption, forcing its president to flee. The unrest mirrored recent protests in nations like Nepal and Bangladesh, where protests by the youth over issues like a lack…
The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for football’s global showpiece. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Cape Verde qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top…
Who: Nigeria vs BeninWhat: CAF qualifiers for FIFA 2026 World CupWhere: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, NigeriaWhen: Tuesday at 6pm (16:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Nigeria host…
Fresh military hostilities have rocked India’s western neighbourhood as Pakistan and Afghanistan have been locked in one of the fiercest military conflicts in recent years after Kabul said that Islamabad launched a series of airstrikes on its territory on October 9, inflicting considerable damage to infrastructure and property. Pakistan defended the strikes, saying they were…
As world leaders gather in Egypt today to finalise the framework for the US-brokered Gaza peace plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay away. Instead, Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at the high-level summit co-chaired by US and Egyptian Presidents Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Despite a personal invitation from…
Live Reporting Edited by Alex Smith and Dulcie Lee Anger in Israel at slow return of bodiespublished at 07:19 BST 07:19 BST Hugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent, reporting from Jerusalem The slow return of the dead hostages has provoked anger in Israel, raising fears that it could derail the ceasefire deal. Hamas has not explained the…
Russia is increasing air attacks to compensate for failing to crack Ukrainian defences on the ground, according to Kyiv. “Russia has started a new wave of air terror against Ukraine – against our cities and civilian infrastructure,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NATO’s 71st Parliamentary Assembly on October 13. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend…
Central bankers and financial delegates have gathered in Washington, DC this week for the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings, which conclude on Saturday. Discussions this week have focused on global economic headwinds, as the IMF warns of signs of distress following US trade tariffs and protectionism. The IMF is widely seen…