Aljazeera

An increased US military presence around Iran is being interpreted as a possible shift from air strikes to ground operations, raising regional and global risks.

Iran has rejected a US proposal to end an ongoing war, calling the plan “maximalist, unreasonable,” a move that complicates diplomatic efforts and could affect regional stability and global markets.

A California judge warned the US Department of Defense may be “attempting to cripple Anthropic” as the AI firm challenges Pentagon actions over military uses of its technology—an evolving legal fight that could influence global AI regulation.

As Israel’s war with Iran continues, wartime censorship and appeals to unity have sharply limited visible dissent at home, raising questions about media freedom and civic debate.

Hezbollah deputy Naim Qassem urged Lebanese unity and rejected negotiating with Israel while Lebanon is under attack, saying talks “under fire” would be a surrender.

Al Jazeera reports that Israel is portraying Iran as a threat to European cities to bolster support for its campaign against Tehran, a move with potential diplomatic and economic implications.

Mohamed Salah appears to be nearing the end of his Liverpool tenure, prompting questions about his next move. The upcoming World Cup could be a decisive stage for the Egypt star to reshape his career.

GCC states told the United Nations that Iranian attacks violate sovereignty, and UN rights chief Volker Türk warned of “grave repercussions” amid a broader conflict involving Iran.

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida House seat in the Mar-a-Lago-area district previously held by Republicans, a political upset that could signal momentum ahead of November’s midterms.

Kenyan authorities exhumed 32 bodies, including children and foetuses, from a mass grave in Kericho, prompting calls for forensic investigation and accountability.

Al Jazeera published a compilation of Donald Trump’s statements on Iran, presenting his rhetoric as a record of the posture and language that have shaped U.S.-Iran tensions.

An Al Jazeera piece on March 25, 2026, argued that a prolonged foreign conflict would be politically unwise ahead of the US midterm elections, underscoring how electoral timing shapes foreign policy choices.

Al Jazeera published an explainer on Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave Liverpool, outlining the reasons behind his exit and assessing potential next clubs for the Egypt star.

Tractor FC of Iran will face Dubai’s Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals, with the match set to be played in Saudi Arabia following the tournament draw.

An envoy from President Trump’s Board of Peace presented a plan at the United Nations to disarm armed groups in Gaza, placing a U.S.-backed proposal on the international agenda and raising questions about feasibility and humanitarian safeguards.

Spain’s prime minister warned that Israel appears to be using the same tactics in Lebanon as in Gaza, raising concerns about potential wider destruction and humanitarian fallout.

Envoys for former President Trump delivered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran through Pakistan, but Tehran says it has its own conditions, leaving prospects for a deal uncertain.

Estonia and Latvia reported drones crossing into their airspace from Russia; Latvia said one drone that entered its territory may have been Ukrainian, raising regional security concerns.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen resigned after failing to win a parliamentary majority; tough coalition talks now begin and could see her return for a third term.

Well-timed trades on Polymarket and by Wall Street investors around this week’s Iran-related news have prompted critics to allege possible insider trading tied to the White House, drawing regulatory scrutiny.