The Latest Breaking News from Kristen Saloomey

UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine

Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025

Switzerland says ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariffs, will try to negotiate

European nation faces 39-percent tariff rate as Trump administration unveils new duties on dozens of trade partners.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

US detains Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi at citizenship interview

Mahdawi’s lawyer says Columbia University student detained as ‘retaliation’ for pro-Palestinian stance.

Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025

Thousands of dockworkers shut down US east coast ports in major strike

Dockworkers shut down traffic at 36 ports on the US’s eastern seaboard, demanding better wages and job protections.

Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024

‘My children have been sick’: The toxic aftermath of a train derailment

Kristen Saloomey finds the US village of East Palestine grappling with health concerns following the 2023 disaster.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2024

US jury finds top Senator Bob Menendez guilty in bribery trial

Top Democrat faces growing calls to resign after being found guilty of accepting cash, gold bars and other bribes.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024

Cohen faces more cross-examination as Trump’s trial enters final stretch

Donald Trump’s former lawyer is the prosecution’s last witness in the ex-president’s hush-money trial in New York.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024

Trump’s defence makes opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial

Prosecutors and defence lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire

The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023

Extreme heat sets records, brings health warnings in Europe, US

Red alerts issued around Europe as UN weather agency says heatwave in northern hemisphere set to intensify.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023