Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors two days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of western Colombia, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports that hospitals are struggling to treat casualties amid supply shortages, while communications outages are hampering rescue efforts. Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026 Click here … Read more
NewsFeed Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states. Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris has exclusive access to where families are recovering from the ordeal. Published On 7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026 … Read more
NewsFeed Sudan’s el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns. After attacking el-Fasher, the RSF is now besieging el-Obeid, while community survival systems that helped people survive before teeter near collapse. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan speaks to people there. Published On 29 Jun 202629 Jun 2026 Click here to share … Read more
NewsFeed A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians, including a five-year-old child. The military’s air force has been key to fending off opposing pro-democracy guerillas, but rights groups say it often carries out indiscriminate strikes. Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026 Click here to share … Read more
NewsFeed Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori – the daughter of disgraced leader Alberto Fujimori. The four-time candidate is Peru’s most controversial figure. Her father served 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 Click here to … Read more
NewsFeed Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital overnight on Saturday with drones and ballistic missiles, including a powerful hypersonic Oreshnik missile, killing at least four people and damaging residential buildings. Footage shows people sheltering underground, while firefighters work above. Published On 24 May 202624 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al … Read more
NewsFeed Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region’s independence last year. Somaliland declared separation from Somalia in 1991 but had remained internationally unrecognised for more than three decades. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Click here to share on … Read more
NewsFeed Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran to discuss regional security and bilateral ties. The talks also focused on growing tensions between Iran and the United States following the collapse of Pakistan-mediated negotiations Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more
NewsFeed The Sudanese army has made advances in Blue Nile state, with renewed fighting forcing more families into overcrowded camps. Some of these camps were already sheltering people, and now severe water shortages and fears of flooding and disease hound all the residents, old and new. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from al-Karama 5 camp … Read more
NewsFeed Taiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation after US President Donald Trump raised uncertainty over a major weapons sale to Taipei. The Chinese government pledged to deepen security cooperation with the US while insisting that Beijing has no right to claim the island. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Click … Read more