Tag: Al Jazeera

Iraq official says US-led combat mission in the country has ended (Al Jazeera)

The United States-led coalition’s combat mission countering ISIL (ISIS) in Iraq has officially ended, according to Iraq’s national security adviser. The announcement on Thursday by Qassim al-Araji...

Iran nuclear deal talks resume in Vienna amid frictions (Al Jazeera)

Negotiations between Iran and world powers aimed at salvaging a tattered 2015 nuclear deal have resumed in Vienna after a few days’ pause, with...

Nigeria slams UK’s Omicron travel ban as ‘discriminatory’ (Al Jazeera)

A Nigerian official on Monday criticised a travel ban imposed on the West African nation by the British government amid fears about the new...

In Armenia, why are just 15 percent fully vaccinated? (Liz Cookman, Al Jazeera)

Two months after Armenia introduced strict COVID-19 restrictions that made vaccinations near-mandatory amid record death rates, daily case numbers have dropped significantly, but the country is...

Next pandemic could be more lethal: AstraZeneca vaccine creator (Al Jazeera)

Future pandemics could be even more lethal than COVID-19, so lessons learned from the outbreak must not be squandered and the world should ensure...

Former Colombia FARC leader killed in Venezuela: Local media (Al Jazeera)

A former leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), who rearmed in the wake of a 2016 peace agreement between the group and the...

Bitcoin bruising continues after weekend’s wicked rout (Al Jazeera)

Bitcoin continued its slide on Monday, losing close to 5 percent after a brutal weekend that at one point saw the world’s most popular...

What are the 10 key areas of tension between the US and Russia? (Al Jazeera)

The Kremlin has described the state of US-Russia relations as “quite lamentable” on the eve of a video call between President Vladimir Putin and...

12 soldiers, ‘dozens of terrorists’ killed in Niger attack (Al Jazeera)

At least 12 soldiers and “dozens of terrorists” have been killed in a battle in western Niger’s conflict-wracked “three borders” zone. The defence ministry announced...

Saudi Arabia’s MBS kicks off Gulf regional tour (Al Jazeera)

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has embarked on a tour of Gulf Arab states ahead of an...

Iran imposes restrictions on unvaccinated in new COVID plan (Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera)

The Iranian government has launched a “smart protocols” plan that will impose some restrictions on those unvaccinated against COVID-19, as it aims for the...

UAE’s top security official visits Iran to develop ‘warm ties’ (Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera)

The UAE’s top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is on a visit to Iran for high-level talks that are seen...

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in jail: Reports (Al Jazeera)

A court in Myanmar has sentenced the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail, according to media reports. A government...

Russia’s Putin to land in India to boost military, energy ties (Al Jazeera)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Monday for his second overseas trip since the pandemic, seeking to bolster military and energy...

Is a military solution in West Africa the only way out? (Al Jazeera)

There is anger against France in West Africa at what protesters say is the flawed relationship between French armed forces and their African allies. Two...

Weapons trade booms as profits hit record $531bn in 2020 (Al Jazeera)

Sales of weapons and military services by the world’s 100 biggest arms companies reached a record $531bn in 2020, an increase of 1.3 per...