Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari has told Al Jazeera his country is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict. On Tuesday Qatar oversaw the first meeting between the US and Iran in months, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Published On 23 Sep 2026
‘Netanyahu lies and lies and lies.’
US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to the UN General Assembly, holding him responsible for the killing of Americans.
Published On 23 Sep 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues. He’s due to address the UN General Assembly, where Iran is expected to press its case over the conflict and seek diplomacy aimed at easing tensions.
Published On 23 Sep 2026
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the war in Gaza, bring home all remaining hostages, and settle eight wars since taking office. He said trade, tariffs and his relationships with world leaders were key to securing the settlements.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
Some graduates are paying thousands just to look employed. And parents are spending up to $50,000 on career coaches. Why is the entry level job market so broken? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
In this episode of On the Record, Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, ahead of his final UN General Assembly before stepping down in December 2026. They discuss the situation in the Middle East and its global consequences, whether the UN is still relevant in addressing today’s challenges and why Guterres believes the UN Security Council must be reformed.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
The UN was created to help save the world from war. More than 80 years later, conflicts and atrocities continue. So what has the UN actually achieved, and what are the limits of its power? Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz explains.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia. Sheeran has faced intense backlash after Macklemore was dropped from the concert tour over his ‘Free Palestine’ comments. Listen here.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
The Pentagon publicly lists 18 US military deaths since the Iran war began. But, The Washington Post has cited six unnamed Pentagon officials who say the toll is at least 22. The Pentagon has declined to explain the discrepancy and Pete Hegseth has called the report ‘a complete lie’.
Published On 19 Sep 2026
In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts and summon musicians to chant “Free Palestine”. Creator Jonathan Mann says it highlights the “absurdity” of Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran’s concerts and Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
