Aljazeera News Digest
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Israel says Rafah crossing to open after search for last captive body ends
Netanyahu’s office says the border crossing with Egypt will reopen after search for soldier Ran Gvili’s remains is over.
What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?
Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.
Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera’s operations by 90 days
Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.
Manchester United dent Arsenal’s title bid with dramatic 3-2 win
Matheus Cunha’s superb late strike clinches a thrilling 3-2 away win for United against the Premier League leaders.
Winter storm leaves over a million customers without power across US
From Texas to New England, the monster storm brings hazardous conditions, prompting warnings to stay off roads.
What al-Maliki’s return would mean for Iraq and the region
Nouri al-Maliki’s third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.
Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy?
Former Trump official Christian Whiton argues it is about time to press ‘reset’ on US relations with the world.
Bangladesh slams India over fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s first public address
Dhaka says it is ‘shocked’ the ousted leader was allowed to speak at news conference, her first since the 2024 uprising.
US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know
Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
Envoys from US meet Netanyahu as Israel continues to bomb Gaza
Medical sources say at least three Palestinians have been killed and many wounded throughout the day in Israeli attacks.
Wave of Israeli attacks kills two in Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation
Deadly Israeli air strikes target areas across south Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid simmering regional tensions.
Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies
US National Defense Strategy says Chinese threat is not a priority as Washington pivots to the Western Hemisphere.
Cornel West: US is facing moral collapse and democratic decay
Academic and activist discusses what he sees as moral collapse in US and leadership crisis in the Democratic Party.
Outrage after US agents kill ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota
Authorities say Alex Pretti posed a violent threat when shot by US ICE agents, but multiple videos suggest otherwise.
Arsenal vs Manchester United 2-3: Premier League – as it happened
All the updates as United shock Arsenal with stunning second-half goals from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha.
Trump says ‘US armada’ moving towards Iran as tensions escalate
Trump ordered an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile strike group to the Middle East as tensions soar with Iran.
‘Invoking Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’
‘Invoking US Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’
Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana
Protests turn violent, arrests are made, as opposition accuses Prime Minister Edi Rama and allies of corruption.
Dozens supporting Palestine hunger strikers arrested at London prison
Videos show police officers shoving protesters to the ground and herding them outside Prison Wormwood Scrubs.
Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting
Myanmar’s final stage of its disputed general election is under way despite the ongoing civil war.