Day: April 16, 2026

• News update

Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf

Al Jazeera April 16, 2026

Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker...

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Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty

Al Jazeera Staff April 16, 2026

Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army...

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Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips

Al Jazeera April 16, 2026

Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.

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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun

Al Jazeera Staff April 16, 2026

Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.

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Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods

Al Jazeera April 16, 2026

In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.

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Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Al Jazeera Staff April 16, 2026

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel.

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Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal

Ritwika Mitra April 16, 2026

Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say...

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Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

Tauseef Ahmad,Sajid Raina April 16, 2026

A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever...

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US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

Al Jazeera Staff April 16, 2026

The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups...

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Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos April 16, 2026

US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.

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