How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025
A ‘great leap forward’ But Schwartz told Al Jazeera that the trend towards government data consolidation has continued in the decades since, under both Democratic leaders and Republicans. “Surveillance is…
Putin says Russia believes it will win in Ukraine in New Year’s Eve address
Putin says Russia believes it will win in Ukraine in New Year’s Eve address ‘We believe in you and our victory,’ Putin says in address, 26 years to the day…
Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen’s recognised government
Opinion Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen’s recognised government Saudi Arabia’s strike on Yemeni port has triggered tensions with the UAE, and it will have an impact on Yemen’s…
These are the countries attacked by Israel in 2025
In 2025, Israel carried out thousands of attacks in Gaza, with at least 10,600 attacks record across multiple countries
Here is to a quarter century of US military havoc
Opinion Here is to a quarter century of US military havoc The US has waged its ‘war on terror’ for 25 years now, sowing death and destruction across the world.…
How many countries has Trump bombed in 2025?
EXPLAINER How many countries has Trump bombed in 2025? Venezuela is the latest country to be hit by US strikes as the Trump administration ramps up military interventions. A US…
Which aid groups is Israel banning from Gaza now – and what will it mean?
EXPLAINER Which aid groups is Israel banning from Gaza now – and what will it mean? Israel’s latest move could amplify a deep humanitarian crisis spawned by its genocidal war…
Thai forces blockade Cambodian village with shipping containers
Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they’re being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces.
German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know
EXPLAINER German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery. Police and…
From the US to China, 2025 a blockbuster year for stock markets
From the US to China, 2025 a blockbuster year for stock markets Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 saw its third year of double-digit gains, while non-US stocks registered their best…