Al Jazeera News Digest
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign
Military says operations that began in January degraded leadership and operational capabilities of ‘terrorist’ networks.
Video: US news host Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of abducted mother
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video on social media making an emotional appeal for the return of her mother.
Gunmen kill nearly 200 people in Nigeria
Nearly 200 people have been killed in gunmen attacks across Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina states.
Why are gold prices soaring and the dollar in decline?
Gold has been on a tear as the dollar is under pressure, raising questions about global confidence and market risk.
Man charged with ‘terrorism’ for bomb at Indigenous protest in Australia
The charge marks the first instance of an individual being prosecuted for this specific offence in Western Australia.
Gaza patients head to Rafah crossing as people return amid Israeli attacks
Twenty-five more Palestinians arrive in Gaza as 13 patients in need of treatment to begin evacuations through Rafah.
The weapons the US has in place as it threatens to attack Iran
As negotiations are scheduled, Alex Gatopoulos breaks down how the US is applying pressure from the air, sea and sky
Epstein’s help sought in bid to meet Chuck Schumer, files reveal
Email exchange shows Epstein sought to arrange meeting between top Democrat and US Virgin Islands representative.
Here’s why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns
Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.
Boycotting India at T20 World Cup to support Bangladesh: Pakistan PM Sharif
‘There should be no politics in sport,’ Sharif says, referring to the recent India-Bangladesh cricket crisis.
Russia-Ukraine war live: Second day of US-led war talks start in UAE
As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in UAE after ‘productive’ first day.
South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says
Medical NGO says targeted attacks have forced the closure of hospitals, while UN says 280,000 displaced in Jonglei.
Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row
President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
‘We have to rebuild’: Mozambique flood victims persevere in face of loss
More than 150 people have been killed and some 800,000 affected in the southern and central provinces of Mozambique.
LIVE: US, Iran struggle to find common ground ahead of talks
Talks between Iran and the United States will take place in Oman on Friday.
Who are the past winners, and what’s the history of the T20 World Cup?
Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the most iconic moments, players and matches in the tournament’s 19-year history.
Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report
Report says an 80-year-old suspect faces charges on several counts, including premeditated murder.
Questions after Iran’s government releases victim list in protest killings
Website launched for people to report omitted names after Iranians share on social media identities of people killed.
UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies
Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island.