The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?

Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024

The end of fear in Syria

Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani recounts his experiences in the first days after al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024

Syria and Ukraine seek ‘strategic partnerships’ as senior officials meet

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visits Damascus to strengthen ties after years of Russian influence.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100

Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Beyond the US election: Seven stories that shaped the Americas in 2024

The region has faced economic crises, a disputed vote in Venezuela, gangs in Haiti and cartel violence in Mexico.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Twenty-day-old baby dies of cold in Gaza, fifth such fatality this winter

Jumaa al-Batran is fifth infant to die from winter-related causes as Israeli genocide causes harsh living conditions.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

How ‘scientist’ whales are helping uncover the secrets of climate change

Southern right whales are thriving again. Now they face an even bigger threat – the Anthropocene era.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott

Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party’s power.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024

How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?

Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks

The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024