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  • Syria’s Aleppo region hit by severe floods after dam collapse

    Syria’s Aleppo region hit by severe floods after dam collapse
    May 3 2026
    Heavy rainfall in northwestern Syria has triggered multiple dam collapses across southern Aleppo province, submerging more than five and a half square kilometres of farmland and homes. Years of civil conflict have left dams and irrigation systems neglected and vulnerable. Farmers with limited resources are building makeshift barriers and pumping water in a desperate bid to protect their livelihoods. Local authorities have appealed to the government and aid organisations for emergency support, but many fear financial help will not materialise once floodwaters recede. Al Jazeera's Lou Browne reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Syria #Aleppo #SyriaFloods #ClimateCrisis #AleppoDamCollapse #Agriculture #HumanitarianCrisis #SyriaNaturalDisaster #SyriaDamCollapse #SihahDam #AlJazeeraEnglish
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    2 mins
  • Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state

    Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state
    May 3 2026
    Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US and Israel launched their war. A draft Iranian law would permanently ban Israeli vessels and deny transit to nations deemed ‘hostile’ by their alliance with the US. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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    1 min
  • Iran's war-hit economy sees mass layoffs and business closures

    Iran's war-hit economy sees mass layoffs and business closures
    May 3 2026
    Iran's economy is facing mounting pressure as ongoing conflict drives widespread job losses and business closures. Officials say more than 23,000 commercial properties have been damaged by air strikes, with early estimates suggesting up to two million people have lost work. From shoe workshops in Tehran to digital companies, businesses are cutting costs and laying off staff as raw material prices surge and internet disruptions persist. Decades of sanctions and domestic challenges have compounded the crisis, leaving many workers with dwindling prospects amid rising prices. Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #Tehran #IranWar #IranWarEconomicImpact #IranInfrastructureDamage #WarOnIran #IranUnemployment #IranCostOfLiving #IranWarImpact #IranWarCasualities #AlJazeeraEnglish
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    3 mins
  • Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says sea drones hit Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says sea drones hit Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
    May 3 2026
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says sea drones struck two Russian oil tankers near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, alleging they are part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” used to evade sanctions. He says the vessels can no longer transport oil as Kyiv ramps up attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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    1 min
  • World Press Freedom Day highlights rising dangers faced by journalists globally

    World Press Freedom Day highlights rising dangers faced by journalists globally
    May 3 2026
    On World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Gaza staged protests highlighting the dangers of reporting in conflict zones. The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 130 journalists were killed worldwide last year, many in war zones, with most cases going unpunished. It estimates Israel was responsible for a significant share of those deaths, with Gaza recording the highest toll in a single conflict. The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate says more than 260 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023. Globally, more than 330 journalists are imprisoned and dozens remain missing or forcibly disappeared. Speaking at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV warned press freedom is often violated, both openly and covertly. The UN says press freedom is facing its steepest decline in over a decade, with journalists calling for accountability and protection. Al Jazeera's Malik Traina reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #Journalism #Gaza #GazaWar #MediaFreedom #HumanRights #CPJ #GlobalNews #FreedomOfPress #JournalimIsNotACrime #WarReporting #Censorship #UN #Accountability
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    3 mins
  • US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

    US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
    May 3 2026
    The Trump administration has bypassed Congress to approve $8.6bn in emergency arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The weapons package includes advanced air defence systems such as Patriot missiles and precision strike capabilities. The State Department cited emergency circumstances following February's joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, when Tehran retaliated with missiles and drones against Israel and Gulf states hosting American military bases. This marks the third time the administration has circumvented standard congressional approval, drawing criticism from Democrats. Al Jazeera's Lina Abu Akleh explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USIsraelWarOnIRan #IranWar #USArmsSales #USMiddleEastAllies #86BillionDeal #Israel #UAE #Qatar #Kuwait #MarcoRubio #PatriotSystems #APKWS #GulfStates #CongressBypass #AlJazeeraEnglish
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    2 mins
  • Iran receives US proposal, insists on ending war before any nuclear talks: Esmaeil Baghaei

    Iran receives US proposal, insists on ending war before any nuclear talks: Esmaeil Baghaei
    May 3 2026
    proposal through Pakistan and is currently reviewing the response. Baghaei outlined a 14-point plan demanding a permanent end to the war, not a fragile ceasefire or extended pause, as well as the lifting of the United States blockade over the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports, along with guarantees and trust-building measures between the US and Iran. He added that the 14-point plan is exclusively tied to ending the war, and at this stage, there are no nuclear negotiations taking place. Iran insists on a separate approach: addressing the consequences of the war, the presence of US troops in the Middle East, and easing the blockade over the Strait of Hormuz before any discussion of the nuclear file. Al Jazeera's Almigdad Alruhaid reports from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #EsmaeilBaghaei #IranForeignMinistry #IranWar #USIsraelWarOnIran #Iran14PointPlan #HormuzCrisis #IranNuclearProgram #IRGC #IranRedLines #USMilitaryBasesInTheMiddleEast #Israel #DonaldTrump #USNavalBlockadeOnIran #USIranCeasefire #USIranTalks
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    2 mins
  • Israel extends detention of abducted Gaza flotilla volunteers

    Israel extends detention of abducted Gaza flotilla volunteers
    May 3 2026
    A court in Israel says the two volunteers abducted in international waters from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla will not be released. The lawyer for Brazilian national Thiago Avila and Spanish Saif Abu Keshek says they have been abused in custody. Brazil and Spain say their abduction and detention are Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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    1 min