Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/3/20/will-russian-oil-be-the-biggest-winner-in-the-us-israel-war-on-iran The article discusses how Russian oil has emerged as a major beneficiary of the ongoing U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Disruptions to oil exports caused by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy supplies, have created a shortage that countries are seeking to fill. In response, the U.S. temporarily eased… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/pakistan-and-afghanistan-agree-to-temporary-eid-al-fitr-pause-in-conflict Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a temporary pause in hostilities to coincide with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, following weeks of intense fighting along their shared border. The five-day truce, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, will begin at midnight Thursday and last until the following Tuesday. Pakistani officials described the pause as a gesture… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/23/threats-over-iran-war-bare-trump-efforts-to-transform-free-speech-experts The article discusses growing concerns that Donald Trump’s administration is threatening free speech in the United States, particularly in relation to media coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Critics point to actions by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), whose chairman warned that broadcasters could lose their licenses if their reporting is not considered in… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/israel-attacks-central-beirut-in-escalation-of-deadly-assault-on-lebanon The article reports on escalating Israeli attacks in Beirut and southern Lebanon, which have intensified a week-and-a-half-long military campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli air and ground strikes targeted central Beirut, including the Bashoura neighborhood and southern suburbs, resulting in at least 687 deaths and over 1,500 injuries, according to Lebanese authorities. The violence has displaced more than… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/children-among-victims-in-pakistans-shelling-in-eastern-afghanistan The article reports on escalating cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has resulted in civilian casualties and growing displacement. According to the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Pakistani artillery and mortar fire killed four members of a nomadic family, including two children, in Khost province. These deaths bring the reported civilian death toll in Afghanistan to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-us-israeli-war-iran-is-upending-global-business-2026-03-09/ The article explains how the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting global businesses and trade. The conflict has caused major travel chaos, including flight cancellations and closed airspace across much of the Middle East due to missile and drone threats. Major airline routes between Asia and Europe have been affected, causing higher… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/17/motorcycle-bomb-at-pakistan-police-station-kills-two-wounds-several-report The article reports multiple deadly attacks in northwest Pakistan, including bomb blasts and a gun battle that killed more than a dozen people. In Bajaur district, an explosives-filled vehicle detonated near a security checkpoint, killing 11 security personnel and a child, while injuring several others. Earlier, two people were killed in Bannu when explosives attached… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/india-hosts-ai-impact-summit-drawing-world-leaders-tech-giants The article discusses India hosting the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, bringing together world leaders, technology executives, and policymakers to discuss global artificial intelligence governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, emphasizing India’s growing role in science and technology. Leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Lula, along with executives… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/irans-araghchi-arrives-in-geneva-for-second-round-of-nuclear-talks-with-us The article discusses renewed nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva aimed at reducing tensions and preventing military conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope for a fair agreement but rejected submitting to threats. The talks follow months of heightened tensions, including US military buildup in the region and previous strikes… Read more »
