Al Jazeera English
50 articles published on WSG News
🇺🇸Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from US
Carney declared the pipeline a project of national interest, smoothening its way to a single federal regulatory review.
🇺🇸Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
🇺🇸Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.
🇺🇸Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has kicked off his ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas amid Iran war backlash.
🇺🇸Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week
Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow's war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.
🇺🇸Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
🇺🇸Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.
🇺🇸Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel supplies
The US president says Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.
🇺🇸Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?
The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
🇺🇸Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda
The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.
🇺🇸China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means
Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.
🇺🇸US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump's new efforts to broker agreement.
🇺🇸Iran war live: IRGC claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade
IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft carrier and destroyer as standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz.
🇺🇸US adds jobs in August, beating economic forecasts
Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
🇺🇸Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes
Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.
🇺🇸Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Tehran stands firm over US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra
Iran says it will rely equally on diplomacy and defence to protect its interests.
🇺🇸Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
🇺🇸French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.
🇺🇸Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war
Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’
US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.
🇺🇸Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
🇺🇸Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
🇺🇸Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
🇺🇸What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
🇺🇸Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
🇺🇸Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?
President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
🇺🇸Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.
🇺🇸How to end the ‘Hormuz war’
The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.
🇺🇸Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?
As US ties fray, Netanyahu's claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.
🇺🇸Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans
Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.
🇺🇸ICC prosecutor Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations: Sources - Al Jazeera
Karim Khan’s defence team underscores that the prosecutor was removed while many court officials are under US sanctions.
🇺🇸Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Visit will be Netanyahu's seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.
🇺🇸Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
What is the military balance of power in Yemen and the likelihood of confrontation between the government and Houthis?
🇺🇸US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
The Senate was also expected to vote on War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.
🇺🇸ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.
🇺🇸France vs England – World Cup third-place playoff: Prediction, kickoff
Losing semifinalists France and England meet in a playoff for the bronze medal, a day before the World Cup final.
🇺🇸US seeks extradition of wealthy pro-Palestine donor from Spain
Washington's pursuit of James 'Fergie' Chambers for supporting 'terror' seen as a warning to other left-leaning donors.
FIFA World Cup: 10 things to know before Spain-Argentina final in New York
From the viral photo of Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal to Donald Trump’s presence and the NFL-style half-time show.
🇺🇸Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina arrives in New Jersey ahead of Spain final
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
🇺🇸Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’ - Al Jazeera
Reported attacks on bridges, rail and communications infrastructure come as both sides harden their positions.
🇺🇸Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free - Al Jazeera
Uganda discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has ‘expanded faster than any previous outbreak’ in DRC.
🇧🇷South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO - Al Jazeera
South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba’s 2014 IPO.
🇧🇷Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal - Al Jazeera
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
🇧🇷How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting - Al Jazeera
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
🇧🇷Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17? - Al Jazeera
More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
