TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the “Sustainable Power 1404″ exercise … Read more
A haunting look at the targeted killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif and the war on truth in Gaza. This is the story of Anas al-Sharif, Al Jazeera Arabic’s correspondent in northern Gaza, who risked everything to document the war unfolding around him. Born and raised under blockade, Anas grew up surrounded by conflict but chose … Read more
Sudan’s army has denied bombing a World Food Programme (WFP) convoy taking aid to a famine-hit area in the country’s Darfur region. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had blamed the army for Wednesday’s air strike in the town of Mellit, which is under RSF control. The WFP did not give many details of the … Read more
A Luis Suarez brace against the Tigres was enough for Miami to overcome Messi’s injury and progress to semifinal. Luis Suarez scored twice on penalty kicks and Inter Miami overcame Lionel Messi’s absence to beat the Tigres UANL from Mexico 2-1 in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal. After leading his team to victory over the Los … Read more
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s defense minister said that a flying object that crashed and exploded in a cornfield in eastern Poland early Wednesday was identified as a Russian drone, calling it a provocation by Russia. At a news conference in Warsaw, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as … Read more
European leaders are engaging in an unprecedented effort to sway United States President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They are hoping to influence any deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But what’s the status of the transatlantic alliance now? Is it a relationship of equals, or is Trump fully in charge? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Mark … Read more
US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and others urge warring sides to halt fighting and allow aid into Sudan, including famine-struck areas. United States-led mediators have said they are “appalled” by the continuously deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where a brutal civil war is raging into its third year, and called for urgent action by the warring … Read more
Wall, the No 1 NBA draft pick in 2010, is best known for his spectacular point guard play with the Washington Wizards. Five-time All-Star and former top overall draft pick John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Wall, who will turn 35 on September 6, last played in the league with the … Read more
Six severed heads have been found on a road in central Mexico, in an area not normally associated with cartel violence. Local authorities made the discovery early on Tuesday morning on a route that links the broadly peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Police have not given a motive for the killings or said which … Read more
Such attacks have become common in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, where local herders and farmers clash. At least 27 worshippers have been killed and several wounded when armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, a village head and a hospital official said. The gunmen opened fire inside a … Read more