NewsFeedMilitary and defence analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an ‘escalation trap’ if it launches a ground assault in Iran because Tehran still retains a large number of ballistic missiles.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on

Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026United States President Donald Trump has backed away from his claim that Washington would levy a 20 percent transit fee for vessels passing through the

NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump says he has abandoned his proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump suggested Gulf leaders offered ‘billions of dollars’ in investment and trade deals with the United States instead.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd

NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch. By Berkman Center

Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, plunging the island into its third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days and leaving approximately 10 million people without electricity.The

Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.United States President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House in Washington, DC, with both leaders pledging to deepen economic ties and boost Iraq’s oil output.The meeting

Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Sudan risks facing a deepening hunger crisis due to ongoing conflict, aid ⁠funding cuts, and rising agricultural costs driven by the global disruption caused by the

Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.Consumer prices in the United States tumbled in June as energy prices fell, led by cheaper petrol, after concerns in global energy markets over the Strait of Hormuz temporarily eased.Prices fell by 0.4

Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.By ReutersPublished On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026The veteran British populist politician Ann Widdecombe, who was murdered at her home last week, was the victim of a targeted attack, “counterterrorism” police have said.“It is clear

NewsFeedLeaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim following the death of the nation’s Father Emir, with tributes highlighting his leadership and global legacy.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Google

As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.Nallely Arenas is transforming her years of legal struggle as a lawyer into grassroots action on the outskirts of Mexico City. As a cofounder of the Cancha Violeta football organisation, she’s creating a safe

Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Mexico has begun filing complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of Mexican citizens in immigration detention and during enforcement operations,