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Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000

New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns

EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque

Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran

The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China

A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak

Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse

The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list

More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death

Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident

The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war

Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027

Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?

Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters

The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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