The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

Erdogan says he may meet Syria’s Assad for ‘peace’ in the region

Turkish president says he could hold talks with Syrian leader within a new process launched in Moscow last week.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

Middle East round-up: Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

Israeli forces kill 16-year-old Palestinian in Nablus

Amer Abu Zaytoon is the fourth Palestinian to be killed this year by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

As fighting continues, a Mariupol survivor rebuilds life in Kyiv

Ulvi Zulfili fled one war as a child and found a new home in Ukraine, only to have to flee again – and barely survive.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Rising prices behind bars hammer imprisoned people in the US

Inflation in US economy has translated to added costs for imprisoned individuals and the families who support them.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

After 44 years, London’s first Arabic bookshop closes down

Al-Saqi Books represented a treasure trove of literary works for Arab expatriates in London and visitors alike.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

First Muslim Woman Promoted To Major In The Israeli Military

Known as “Captain Ella,” Ella Waweya from Qalansawe had to conceal her service from her family when she joined the military.

Zenger · Jan 3, 2023

Fired during COVID, Bali’s low paid now demand double the pay

Employers are struggling to fill positions as tourism roars back to life on popular resort island.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2023

Several dead and wounded in blast outside Kabul military airport

No claim of responsibility for explosion that caused multiple casualties, according to the Taliban.

Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2023

Obituary: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, pontiff who resigned

Benedict, who died at the age of 95, in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to step down, citing old age.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2022