FACTFLOW

Thursday, 23 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
World

A 4th U.S. soldier has died as the war with Iran further engulfs the region

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

World

Qatar halts natural gas production after Iranian attacks

Qatar is halting liquid natural gas (LNG) production because of Iranian attacks on key facilities.

World

Why killing Khamenei isn’t the death of Iran’s Islamic Republic

US officials have celebrated the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader as the end of the Islamic Republic.

World

Three US fighter jets ‘mistakenly’ shot down over Kuwait

CENTCOM says three fighter jets 'mistakenly shot down'. Kuwait investigating cause of incident.

World

What is Iran’s military strategy? How has it changed since June 2025 war?

Defence analysts tell Al Jazeera that Iran has revised its military strategy since 12-day war with Israel.

World

Hegseth: US didn’t start war with Iran, but we are ‘finishing it’

Blaming Iran for previous attacks on Americans in the region, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent strikes.

World

Video shows Iranian missile strike hit Beersheba, Israel

CCTV footage shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a neighbourhood in Beersheba, Israel.

World

Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

World

‘Outrage over US-Israel attacks on Iran may have sparked violence in Texas’

Javed Ali warns that anger over US-Israel attacks on Iran may be fuelling 'homegrown violence'.

World

Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies

Army deployed and few areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after violence over Khamenei's killing.

World

Will the US-Israeli attacks impact Iran’s participation in World Cup 2026?

With World Cup cohost US and Iran engaged in conflict, Team Melli's tournament participation is thrown into doubt.

World

Gas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks

This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the temporary closure of one of its largest oil facilities following drone attacks.

World

Israel intensifies war on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Israel's response to Hezbollah attack kills at least 31 people and leads to mass displacement in Lebanon.

World

Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng, officials say

Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state.

World

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’

Prev 1 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 472 Next