Iran and the US could face off again, this time on the football pitch. It would be the first time two warring nations meet at the World Cup. Al Jazeera’s @el.sayyed explains. Title: Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup? Post: Iran and the US could face off again, … Read more
Beijing is Pyongyang’s main political and economic backer. The Chinese president is in North Korea, with many saying he aims to reinforce Beijing’s leverage with Pyongyang. North Korea is largely isolated on the world stage, and under UN sanctions. China remains its main supporter. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list It’s been sidelined … Read more
Pope Leo XIV used a visit to Spain on Monday to bluntly confront the Catholic Church’s long-running abuse crisis, condemning sexual violence by clergy as a “scourge” and urging a shift toward what he called a “culture of care.” Speaking to Spanish bishops in Madrid, the first US-born pope said some of the Church’s … Read more
Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years. Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026 Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. The 79-year-old Perez, president for 23 years across … Read more
NewsFeed Yariv Oppenheimer told Al Jazeera that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has incentives to escalate tensions with Iran and Hezbollah but is constrained by US President Donald Trump and US interests. He said Iran’s June 7 response was a warning, not a push for war, and doubts Trump would allow major Israeli retaliation. Published On … Read more
Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Moussawi rejects accusations that the group undermines the state. He argues that diplomacy has failed, that Israel continues to violate Lebanese sovereignty, and that resistance remains necessary when governments cannot protect their citizens. In this Talk to Al Jazeera interview, Moussawi discusses Hezbollah’s role, Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire, relations with Iran – and … Read more
A suspected Hamas terrorist was arrested in Greece on Sunday for allegedly plotting to attack an Israeli cruise ship, according to officials. The 37-year-old Palestinian electrician, who has not been identified, was taken into custody on the island of Crete after officials claimed he placed an online order for “chemical agents” that could be used … Read more
The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026 An oceanic crowd has filled the streets of the Spanish capital Madrid with chants, cheers and applause to greet Pope Leo XIV on the second day of a weeklong apostolic … Read more
NewsFeed For the sixth-straight day, thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach development linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental groups accuse authorities of lacking transparency and allowing for the destruction of protected biodiversity on the country’s Adriatic Coast. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026 Click … Read more
Putin Publicly Glazes Trump With Bizarre ‘Rambo’ Fantasy The Daily Beast Putin rules out Zelenskyy meeting, touts a new world order at ‘Russian Davos’ NBC News Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war BBC What Putin’s rejection of Ukraine’s call for talks means for efforts to end Russia’s war PBS Putin sees “no point” … Read more