How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Tehran has threatened “serious consequences” for South Korea if it interferes in the US-Israel war on Iran.
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top 96%Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
Al Jazeeraby AFP; Reuters8 Sept 2026
Kenya has offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African migrants after hundreds of Burundians rushed to their country’s embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to return home.
UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
The United Kingdom will announce a trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a government minister said, according to British media reports.
As fuel prices rise again, Iran’s government urges citizens to cut back
Al Jazeeraby AFP; Reuters8 Sept 2026
Iran has raised petrol prices for motorists again as the government struggles to manage declining revenues and sustain a costly subsidy regime.
Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic ash disrupts thousands of flights
Al Jazeeraby Reuters8 Sept 2026
Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four others that had been closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
Real’s Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup goals
Al Jazeeraby AFP8 Sept 2026
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says it is natural for people to consider him a potential Ballon d’Or winner this year after his World Cup exploits.
Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff
Al Jazeeraby AFP; Reuters8 Sept 2026
The Eiffel Tower is set to reopen after staff walked out over the removal of women staff during a weekend visit by a Hindu religious delegation.
Zheng stuns in latest 5-0 comeback, while Gauff also through at US Open
Al Jazeeraby The Associated Press8 Sept 2026
Home favourite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the US Open quarterfinals, while China’s Zheng Qinwen mounted another extraordinary fightback to upset six-time Grand Slam...
Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Far-right Israeli ministers began more forcefully advocating the wholesale removal of Palestinians in Gaza last week, offering timelines and government mechanisms to conduct illegal forced...
Mladic’s funeral: Were no lessons learned?
Al Jazeeraby Sir Geoffrey Nice8 Sept 2026
Today, thousands gathered in the Serbian capital Belgrade to pay their respects to Ratko Mladic, the head of the Bosnian Serb army, who was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity by the...
Mourinho’s Real Madrid Champions League bid starts with Inter reunion
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Who: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan What: Champions League league phase Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain When: Tuesday, September 8, at 9pm (19:00 GMT) How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring...
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods take effect
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States have taken effect, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Russia has struck Kyiv after a three-day pause in attacks on the Ukrainian and Russian capitals expired, following a visit by two US envoys that yielded no tangible progress towards peace.
Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched counterattacks against the Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, more than a...
What does Mondlane’s trial mean for Mozambique?
Al Jazeeraby Luis Nhachote8 Sept 2026
Maputo, Mozambique – Nearly two years after a disputed presidential election was followed by months of protests in Mozambique, opposition politician Venancio Mondlane is preparing to face trial...
EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump threats
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
The European Union has signed a declaration with resource-rich Greenland, promising a stronger partnership and announcing a $232m (200 million-euro) investment package to soothe anxiety caused by...
IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
France, Germany, the UK and the US are pressing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to report Iran to the UN Security Council, as the nuclear watchdog warns that it remains unable to...
Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff8 Sept 2026
Panama could impose further cuts on the number of ships sailing through the Panama Canal, an official said, as a strengthening El Niño raises fears of water shortages at one of the world’s busiest...
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison attack
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff7 Sept 2026
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out an air strike on a prison in the northern city of al-Hazm, killing seven people, including a child.
Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff7 Sept 2026
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to three South American countries whose recently elected leaders have closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.