UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets

Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.

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US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF

Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.

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Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors

Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.

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Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens

Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.

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How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip

Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?

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Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president

African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.

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Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.

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Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

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From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states

In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks

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‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.

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Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash

US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.

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US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war

The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.

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Indonesian soldiers accused of acid attack. What happened and why?

Analysts say the attack is part of a wider pattern of repression amid concerns over the growing role of the military.

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Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?

Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.

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Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal

Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.

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Was Israeli PM’s Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump?

Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel's leader posted a destruction montage.

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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?

As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.

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Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa

Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa

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Why are Western feminists silent on the war on Iranian women?

Those who backed Iranian women’s protests against compulsory hijab are silent as those same women are killed.

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$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?

Heated exchange on Capitol Hill reflects growing unease among lawmakers over a lack of transparency in cost of Iran war.

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