Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing their new ceasefire agreement. The SDF is expected to integrate its fighters into the Syrian army and place public infrastructure and…
Category: 2. Palestine
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Bulgaria’s president says he is stepping down ahead of snap elections | Elections News
President Rumen Radev is widely expected to form his own political party prior to the upcoming snap vote.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has said that he will…
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Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds? | Syria’s War
The Syrian army has taken territory long held by Kurdish-led forces, before declaring a ceasefire.
The lightning offensive changes the balance of power in the country.
Are there wider implications for Kurds beyond Syria?
Presenter: Maleen Saeed
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From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi’s story | News
Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi on how humble beginnings fueled breakthrough science against the climate crisis.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Omar Yaghi joins The Take after winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs),…
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ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF | Syria’s War News
Syrian army tells Al Jazeera Arabic it is now in complete control of city of al-Shaddadi in northeast Syria.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
The Syrian army has announced a curfew in the city of…
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The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really? | Donald Trump News
Over the past year, United States President Donald Trump has unleashed a slew of policies that have upended businesses, supply chains and jobs.
Yet the US economy seems to be growing at a healthy clip, and the unemployment rate is in a safe zone.
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AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks | Bollywood
New Delhi, India – Allah Rakha Rahman, popularly known as AR Rahman, is undoubtedly India’s most famous composer. He has won some of the world’s most coveted musical awards – including Oscars, Grammys and a Golden Globe. His song Jai Ho…
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Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat | Football News
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Morocco and Senegal was an embarrassing night for football on the continent. The reputational damage to African football will linger for a long time.
A match that promised so much between two…
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Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory against Pedro Martinez.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
Novak Djokovic has embarked on his latest…
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Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The resignation of the UK’s West Midlands police chief, who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a football match in Birmingham last year, has triggered concerns that pressure from pro-Israel groups is being allowed to override policing…
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