Al Jazeera News Updates

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Mar 25, 2026 • 2min

Iran says US negotiating 'with itself', Overnight strikes on Israel

Coverage of Iran’s vow to keep fighting and its rejection of U.S. negotiation claims. Reports highlight heated rhetoric about defeat and stability. Updates on overnight strikes across the Middle East, including central Israel and Tehran. Accounts of Iranian drone attacks targeting Gulf states and airport fuel tanks.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 2min

Trump says Iran talks underway, Drone strike in Erbil

Rapid headlines on new developments in Iran, including a major strike and a newly appointed security chief. Coverage of cross-border retaliations by Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli strikes with reported casualties. Brief updates that connect the day's top regional security shifts and their immediate fallout.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 3min

Iran announces new security chief, Philippines declares energy emergency

Breaking developments in the Middle East with missile strikes and reported blasts across major Iranian cities. A sudden leadership change in Iran's security apparatus is announced. Gulf diplomacy wrestles with strained ties while urging regional coexistence. A Southeast Asian nation declares an energy emergency amid fuel protests and war-driven supply concerns.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 3min

South Korea energy saving campaign, US oil refinery fire

Coverage of South Korea's nationwide energy-saving push and new rules to curb household consumption. Reports on a suspected explosion and smoke at a major Texas oil refinery and local safety orders. Discussion of a $1 billion US payout affecting offshore wind projects and the debate it sparked over clean energy policy. Notes on fuel shortages straining Cambodian transport workers.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 3min

Israeli attacks on Beirut, Air strike hits Iran-backed group in Iraq

Reports cover regional air strikes hitting cities and fuel infrastructure in Iran. Strikes across southern Beirut cause blasts and mass displacement. An air attack in Anbar hits Iran-backed militia leadership. U.S. helicopters are said to have struck pro-Iran armed groups, and Iraq is described as a growing battlefield between rival forces.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 2min

Israel vows to keep attacking Iran, Explosion heard over West Jerusalem

Brief news roundup covering claims of diplomatic talks and disputed denials between Tehran and Washington. Reports of renewed missile barrages in northern Israel and an explosion heard over West Jerusalem. Accounts of cross-border strikes involving Lebanon and widening regional tension.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 3min

Trump speaks on postponing Iran attacks, Oman to secure 'safe passage' in Hormuz

Breaking news on a sudden postponement of planned strikes and talk of direct conversations with an Iranian leader. Discussion of unclear Iranian leadership and mentions of possible successors. Coverage of market reactions as oil and futures tumble. Reporting on Oman’s push for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid threats of naval mines.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 3min

Breaking: US attacks on power plants halted

Breaking US developments around planned attacks on power plants and a sudden pause in strikes. A high-stakes 48-hour ultimatum and Tehran’s responses that raise escalation risks. New claims of direct US–Iran talks and the unexpected revelation of ongoing communications. A concise briefing that tracks fast-moving diplomatic and security twists.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 3min

Iran attacks Gulf neighbours, Asia financial markets plummet

Tensions escalate as Tehran warns of strikes on Gulf energy facilities and new attacks cause civilian casualties and blackouts. Missile barrages and air raid sirens spread across Israel and Gulf states. Regional airstrikes hit Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq. Asian financial markets and oil prices tumble amid fears over energy supply.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 3min

Iran denies targeting UK-US military base, France municipal elections

A rapid roundup of global hotspots, from strikes on bridges in southern Lebanon to escalating Gulf diplomatic expulsions. Coverage includes denials of an Indian Ocean attack and mounting warnings about long-range threats. Reports also cover a deadly hospital strike in Sudan, nationwide blackouts in Cuba, and the heated second round of municipal voting in France.

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