A new round of peace talks on resolving Russia's war with Ukraine has begun in Abu Dhabi.
The US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly present at the meeting where diplomatic pressure is mounting on Moscow and Kyiv to strike a deal.
Diplomatic pressure is mounting on Kyiv and Moscow to reach a deal that could bring Europe’s largest land conflict since the Second World War to an end.
As both sides meet in Abu Dhabi, people back at home are hoping to see an end to nearly four years of war.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.
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The Israel-Palestine director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) has resigned in protest, saying the organisation’s new chief blocked a report accusing Israel of committing “crimes against humanity” in its denial of Palestinian refugees’ right of return.
Omar Shakir, who has worked for the rights group for more than 10 years, told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the report “sought to connect the erasure of camps in Gaza with the emptying of camps in the West Bank, with the full assault led by the Israeli government against UNRWA, the [United Nations] aid agency for Palestinian refugees and underscoring how in the midst of this Nakba 2.0 that we’re seeing unfold beyond us, it’s critical that we learn the lessons from Nakba 1.0”.
Omar Shakir is live from Amman, Jordan to speak more about this.
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US funding cuts threaten African research as scientists and researchers from the United States and Africa meet in Senegal to discuss the future of innovation on the continent. Since 2025, nearly three billion dollars in research funding has been cut or frozen under President Donald Trump, with public health, vaccine research and climate science particularly affected. African scientists say projects have been derailed, including cutting-edge work turning peanut shells into batteries. As US focus shifts to rare earth minerals, funding for research by Africans, for Africans, is stalling.
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Djourbel, central Senegal.
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Israel has killed at least 20 Palestinians in a major escalation across Gaza on Wednesday, violating the US-brokered ceasefire.
strikes and artillery shelling have hit Gaza City, Khan Yunis, and al-Mawasi, making movement extremely dangerous.
A Palestinian Red Crescent medic was killed while evacuating the wounded, highlighting the risks to emergency crews.
Medical evacuations remain severely limited, with Israel briefly halting coordination for Palestinian patients at Rafah crossing.
The suspension was blamed on missing WHO data, though coordination resumed later in the day.
Israeli authorities claim the attacks respond to an incident injuring an Israeli officer, though evidence is limited.
Airstrikes continue in eastern Gaza City, including Tuffah and Zeitoun neighbourhoods, adding to mounting casualties.
Tensions remain high as drones and fighter jets patrol the skies, signalling further potential attacks.
Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Gaza City.
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A by-election in northern England in a traditional stronghold of the Labour Party is now becoming a test of how fragmented British politics has become.
In the Greater Manchester region, political parties are now scrambling to win over dissatisfied voters.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports Gorton and Denton in Manchester.
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Talks between the United States and Iran are expected on Friday in Muscat, Oman, according to Iranian sources.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations are underway, adding that Iran wants to avoid further US airstrikes after what he called the “Midnight Hammer” operation.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said Iran is “negotiating” and wants “something to be done”, warning it does not want a repeat of US military action.
Senior Iranian sources confirmed the venue, while saying the format and final arrangements are still being discussed.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend, alongside US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Key disputes include uranium enrichment limits, Iran’s ballistic missile programme, and its regional alliances.
Tehran says missiles are non-negotiable and is seeking firm US guarantees after Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem joins us live from Tehran to discuss the latest developments.
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The US House oversight committee heard testimony from those affected by violent ICE raids.
In January, two people were shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
The committee is pushing for reforms in ICE operations.
They demand body cameras for all agents and that masks be removed during raids.
Witnesses described chaotic and dangerous encounters with immigration officers.
Concerns over accountability and transparency in ICE’s methods are growing.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from Washington, DC.
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Abu Sayed, a student protester, was fatally shot by police outside Rangpur University gates on 16 July 2024, sparking mass demonstrations that toppled Bangladesh's government and led to this month's elections.
His defiant final stand, broadcast live, became the defining image of the revolution.
Whilst his family and fellow protesters hope for justice and systemic change, many express concern that the country's deep-rooted inequality, corruption and nepotism remain largely unaddressed, with the top 1 percent holding a quarter of the nation's wealth.
Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from Rangpur, northwestern Bangladesh.
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Tensions are escalating in Ethiopia's Tigray region following a weekend drone strike that killed civilians, with the regional government accusing the national army of carrying out the attack. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed parliament, blaming the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for ongoing problems whilst highlighting the presence of Eritrean forces in Tigray, which he accused of committing mass atrocities. Internal divisions within the TPLF and fears of renewed conflict have prompted some residents to flee, as communities still recovering from a war that killed over 100,000 people call for de-escalation.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi.
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The United States and Iran are preparing for direct negotiations as tensions between the two countries remain high, raising concerns about the risk of military conflict. Analysts say key questions remain unanswered, including the scope of the talks and whether they will focus solely on Iran’s nuclear programme or expand to ballistic missiles and Tehran’s regional influence.
Will Todman, a senior fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Washington, DC. He is joined by David Des Roches, a professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute and former Pentagon Director of Arabian Peninsula Affairs.
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US President Donald Trump has signed a budget of more than 1 trillion dollars, ending a partial government shutdown. The bill funds most government agencies until September, other than the Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers must now negotiate reforms to immigration enforcement after federal agents fatally shot two US citizens in Minneapolis last month.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Washington, DC.
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Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah Crossing say they were abused and humiliated while being interrogated by Israeli forces. Hamas says it's part of a deliberate Israeli attempt to instill fear and deter Palestinians from returning to their homeland. Nine women and three children entered the strip on Monday—the first returning batch after Israel reopened the crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim Al Khalili reports.
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The Syrian army has entered the northeastern city of Qamishli, one of the last strongholds of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. It's part of a ceasefire deal and an agreement that's meant to see the SDF integrate into the Syrian army. A large convoy of trucks was seen entering the city. A daytime curfew was declared, which authorities say is needed to 'maintain order during the transition.' Syrian government forces have established control over most of the country in the past few weeks.
Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from northeastern Syria.
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The US military says it's shot down an Iranian drone they say was approaching an American aircraft carrier aggressively and with, quote, 'unclear intent.' It happened over the Arabian Sea. The USS Abraham Lincoln is floating some 800 kilometres off Iran's southern coast. An American F35 fighter jet shot down the Iranian Shahed drone. The Iranian military is also accused of approaching a merchant vessel at high speed.
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi joins live from Tehran.
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A criminal investigation has been launched into the UK's former US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, over allegations he leaked sensitive information to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after the latest release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice, showing email exchanges between the pair.
Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela reports from London.
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