Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?
Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against ‘lopsided’ agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
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Qatar says ‘ready to help’ with US-Iran negotiations
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is “ready to help” with US-Iran negotiations.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?
As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island’s leadership.
Venezuela’s ‘Chavismo’ movement faces a crossroads after US attack
Hugo Chavez founded a movement opposed to US intervention. How have his supporters adapted to new US-Venezuela ties?
Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns
Somali federal government hails Baidoa’s transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.
From: Counting the Cost
What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?
The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world’s fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
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UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.
Published On 30 Mar 2026
The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid
Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.
Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa
Attack marks second time Oil Refineries facility in northern Israel targeted during US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
