Syria foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff23 Aug 2026
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says the door for diplomacy with Israel is open, urging it to seize a “historic opportunity”.
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top 93%How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped
Al Jazeeraby Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; Mohamed Yakub Janabi; Jean Kaseya23 Aug 2026
Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we first go to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local...
Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
Al Jazeeraby Amr Alkazaz23 Aug 2026
The sharp rise in water-related conflicts in recent years is in focus as the World Water Week conference begins on Sunday in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, and online.
Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank stabbing
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff23 Aug 2026
Israeli forces have launched search operations in the Jordan Valley after an Israeli man was wounded in a stabbing attack in a village in the eastern occupied West Bank.
DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff23 Aug 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and an M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement, as fighting continues in the country’s east.
Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt
Al Jazeeraby Simon Speakman Cordall23 Aug 2026
Israel’s parliamentary election campaign is in full swing, with politicians talking up their ability to defeat the country’s opponents across the region.
Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean
Al Jazeeraby AP23 Aug 2026
Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 football event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global...
Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles
Al Jazeeraby AP23 Aug 2026
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair on her return to the US Open.
Starc’s 10 wickets give Australia thumping win over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
Al Jazeeraby AFP23 Aug 2026
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets in the second innings and 10 for the match as he ripped through Bangladesh’s batting lineup to ensure a commanding victory by an innings and 51...
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff
Al Jazeeraby AFP23 Aug 2026
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament.
Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff23 Aug 2026
Kazakhstan heads to the polls this week in a snap parliamentary election that is expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s rule over the country.
In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer
Al Jazeeraby Yahuza Bawage23 Aug 2026
Bitkine, Chad – For Ache Kodo, seeing a doctor once meant saving money for the journey. Living in Bitkine, in central Chad, she said a medical visit could mean paying for transport, the...
Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff23 Aug 2026
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States after Washington imposed a 50 percent levy on $20bn worth of Canadian goods.
Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts
Al Jazeeraby Reuters; The Associated Press22 Aug 2026
Iran has threatened to treat nearby countries as enemies and target their interests if they join a United States campaign to cripple its economy.
Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff22 Aug 2026
Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return
Al Jazeeraby AFP22 Aug 2026
Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff22 Aug 2026
Israeli military raids and attacks by Israelis from illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank have injured at least 19 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials and local...
US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff22 Aug 2026
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a final draft of its proposed rules to restrict the use of mail-in ballots under President Donald Trump.
Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff22 Aug 2026
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, according to Iranian state...
Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff22 Aug 2026
At least two Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours, Gaza’s Ministry of Health says, as many victims of past strikes remain trapped under rubble, inaccessible to...