Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan
The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
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Trump vows to help Lebanon but offers no timeline for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end ‘state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever’.
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Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
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Saudi Arabia slams Houthi blockade: How will rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
‘There is no safe place’: Israeli attack kills family of six in Gaza
Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed ‘ceasefire’ agreed in October.
How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran
After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
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Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal
Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect
The Lebanese president is seeking Washington’s support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.
Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?
As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.
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Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike
A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine’s Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.
Published On 21 Jul 2026