The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026An Iranian gunboat has fired on a container vessel near the coast of Oman, according to a British maritime monitoring agency, in
In brief:Iran has fired at a container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.Separately, a cargo ship off Iran was fired on and stopped in the water.An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman Wednesday, while a ship off Iran was also fired upon, a British
Virginia voters have narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, with about 51.5 percent voting yes and 48.6 percent voting no, and 97 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press news agency.The map redraws the boundaries of Virginia’s congressional districts, changes
Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Russian drones have attacked Ukraine’s main Black Sea port in the southern city of Odesa and a railway in the region of Zaporizhia, killing a train driver, according to Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba.The overnight attacks damaged the infrastructure of the
NewsFeedIsraeli forces caused extensive damage to a mosque as they carried out air strikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday in violation of the 10-day ceasefire agreement.Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Google
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe Reuters
In brief:NASA has announced a powerful new space telescope called Roman.NASA hopes Roman can help it answer the questions Hubble couldn't.NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.The
As the impacts of war linger, Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented rise in congenital anomalies and a 140 percent increase in stillbirths.Gaza – In a neonatal unit at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, newborn babies are fighting for their lives against severe congenital anomalies linked to the harsh conditions of
US stock index futures climb after Trump extends Iran truce Reuters
Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.By ReutersPublished On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over
Above the skies in Lebanon, Israeli drones are often seen spying on people’s daily lives, especially in the south. They can gather intelligence or blare evacuation orders, which critics call a “digital occupation.”Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz this week, the pragmatic approach Beijing has taken to the US-Israel war on Iran was on full display.Speaking to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on the phone on Monday, Xi reiterated China’s support
The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026An Iranian gunboat has fired on a container vessel near the coast of Oman, according to a British maritime monitoring agency, in
In brief:Iran has fired at a container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.Separately, a cargo ship off Iran was fired on and stopped in the water.An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman Wednesday, while a ship off Iran was also fired upon, a British
Virginia voters have narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, with about 51.5 percent voting yes and 48.6 percent voting no, and 97 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press news agency.The map redraws the boundaries of Virginia’s congressional districts, changes
Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Russian drones have attacked Ukraine’s main Black Sea port in the southern city of Odesa and a railway in the region of Zaporizhia, killing a train driver, according to Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba.The overnight attacks damaged the infrastructure of the
NewsFeedIsraeli forces caused extensive damage to a mosque as they carried out air strikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday in violation of the 10-day ceasefire agreement.Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Google
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe Reuters
In brief:NASA has announced a powerful new space telescope called Roman.NASA hopes Roman can help it answer the questions Hubble couldn't.NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.The
As the impacts of war linger, Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented rise in congenital anomalies and a 140 percent increase in stillbirths.Gaza – In a neonatal unit at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, newborn babies are fighting for their lives against severe congenital anomalies linked to the harsh conditions of
US stock index futures climb after Trump extends Iran truce Reuters
Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.By ReutersPublished On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over
Above the skies in Lebanon, Israeli drones are often seen spying on people’s daily lives, especially in the south. They can gather intelligence or blare evacuation orders, which critics call a “digital occupation.”Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz this week, the pragmatic approach Beijing has taken to the US-Israel war on Iran was on full display.Speaking to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on the phone on Monday, Xi reiterated China’s support