What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?
Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.
Inside Story
About the show
Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Show more
Content Feed
US envoy warns Israel’s strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
![Abu al Duhur base following strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026 [Stringer/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-18T131002Z_1138415786_RC201NA2T4W1_RTRMADP_3_SYRIA-SECURITY-AIRBASE-1787166330.jpg?resize=270%2C152&quality=80)
The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel’s far-right Netanyahu government.
Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.
The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
