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Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West

Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks

Roadmap follows a week of talks in Switzerland aimed at making progress on a framework agreement they signed last year.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt

Israel faces mounting debt pressures as wars and declining tax revenues collide and more top earners leave the country.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip

Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean

FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles

The 23-time Grand Slam champion will not be playing singles, but could team up with her older sister Venus for doubles.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test

Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff

The women’s all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?

The Central Asian country heads to the polls on August 23.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Ex-Colombian president: Restoring Israeli ties applauds Gaza genocide

Ex-Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, says restoring ties with Israel amounts to applauding the Gaza genocide.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back in trade war

Provincial premiers have joined Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer

Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games

A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid

Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Official says any state joining US would be considered enemies and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’

Iran warns that countries joining the US economic war against Iran will face ‘tit-for-tat’ action.

Al Jazeera · 22 Aug 2026
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Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts

The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.

Al Jazeera · 22 Aug 2026
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