While there is a global political picture for Iran's match with the US, there is also a specific one in Iraq. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem takes us to Baghdad, where another kind of confrontation between the two powers has been unfolding for the past 20 years. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on … [Read more...]
Iran vs USA: Match-up echoes politically charged game in 1998
It will be only the second time the two have met at the tournament. The first was in 1998, in a game that has been described as the most politically charged in FIFA history. Al Jazeera's @Natacha Butler reports from Lyon, France. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: … [Read more...]
Iran vs USA: Geopolitical tensions spread past football pitch in Iraq
The tensions between Iran and the United States have affected countries across the region, none more so than Iraq. Al Jazeera's @Ali Hashem has more from Baghdad, Iraq. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: … [Read more...]
UK’s Liz Truss faces down hostile MPs, refuses to resign
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has described herself as “a fighter and not a quitter” as she faces down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan. Truss on Wednesday attended her first session of Prime Minister’s Questions since newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt ripped up the tax-cutting package unveiled by her new … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian: Millions in dark as storm hits Florida
Hurricane Ian has left a trail of destruction across the US state of Florida, as rescue workers search for missing people and assess the damage. Authorities say at least one person – a 72-year-old man who fell into a canal in the city of Deltona – has died as a result of the storm. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports. Subscribe to our channel … [Read more...]
Finland divided over partying prime minister | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Video that's emerged of Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin drinking and dancing with friends has divided opinion, with some questioning how responsibly she spends her time while others say she should be allowed to have fun. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook … [Read more...]
Jill Biden criticised for comparing Latinos to tacos | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
“We are not tacos.” US First Lady Jill Biden has been criticised for saying the Latino community is “as unique as breakfast tacos”. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: … [Read more...]
Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister of the UK
Johnson has announced his resignation after a party rebellion that saw several high-level officials resign. Boris Johnson says he has appointed new Cabinet while he remains as UK prime minister until a successor is chosen. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook … [Read more...]
Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Abe dies after being shot
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot while campaigning in the western city of Nara, the NHK broadcaster has announced. NHK reported Abe’s death on Friday, hours after the 67-year-old was shot in the chest and the neck. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on … [Read more...]