Al Jazeera’s March 20 analysis argues a war with Iran could help Netanyahu address five political problems, notably the Iranian threat and his domestic legal and political troubles.
Environment advocacy groups are suing the U.S. government over climate policy rollbacks, arguing the changes continue a decades-long pattern of weakening environmental protections.
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine, highlighting the dangers of artisanal mining and the human cost of global demand for electronics minerals.
Ukraine has sent military advisers to Gulf states amid a southern counteroffensive, with Kyiv saying it may have reclaimed about 400 sq km in 2026 and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
US authorities have charged three men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer in an alleged scheme to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips into China, highlighting risks in global chip supply chains.
Al Jazeera reports Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renewed attacks on Tehran, with violence stretching from Kuwait to the UAE and analysts warning of a dangerous new phase.
Tighter restrictions on goods and humanitarian aid into Gaza have driven shortages that left many families facing greater hardship during Eid, deepening humanitarian concerns.
Iran’s women’s national football team was celebrated in Tehran after several players sought asylum in Australia following the Asian Cup, Al Jazeera reports.
Iran’s national women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Tehran weeks after a crisis, Al Jazeera reports, highlighting public attention on the squad’s return.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts,” signaling a pullback from presenting the organisation as a peacemaker, Al Jazeera reports.
Reports say Iran forward Sardar Azmoun has been expelled from the national team after an Instagram photo with Dubai’s ruler; Iranian authorities have not issued a formal statement.
Hosts Australia meet Japan in the Women’s Asian Cup final for the third time, with team news and starting lineups under close scrutiny as Australia aim to turn the tables.
Video from Iran’s Red Crescent shows rescue workers pulling survivors, including a child, from rubble after a reported US-Israeli air attack in Iran, raising humanitarian concerns.
A drone attack launched from Sudan struck inside Chad, killing at least 17 people, including mourners at a funeral and children nearby, in a worrying spillover of violence.
Al Jazeera argues Beijing’s muted response to events involving Iran shows China prioritises core interests over close partners, with implications for global alliances and regional ties.
CAF’s Appeal Board has awarded Morocco the 2025 AFCON title after stripping Senegal of the championship; Morocco’s federation said the ruling “upholds rights and integrity.”
Al Jazeera reports Israel struck Iran’s South Pars and Iran attacked Qatar’s Ras Laffan, actions that escalate an energy crisis and heighten regional tensions with possible global market effects.
Al Jazeera argues a war involving the US, Israel and Iran is unlikely to end with a clear victor; a negotiated arrangement allowing each side to claim core goals is the likeliest outcome.
Gas prices rose after Israel struck Iran’s main gas field and Iran retaliated by attacking Qatari gas facilities, raising concerns about supply disruptions and market volatility.
Iran’s regional ambitions are being squeezed by military limits, economic pressure and internal fragility, forcing a more constrained and cautious approach with broader geopolitical implications.