Aljazeera News Digest
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
What will be the impact of the EU-India trade pact?
The ‘mother of all trade deals’ comes months after the United States slapped tariffs on India and the European Union.
Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban
Court gives Israeli government until March to justify ban on foreign media from Gaza.
France says will support EU designation of Iran’s IRGC as ‘terrorist’ group
Foreign minister announces apparent reversal of France’s stance, saying Iran protest crackdown ‘cannot go unanswered’.
Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance
Plane vanished in jungle near eastern border with Venezuela; search hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.
Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires
Democratic officials shot back that Trump has failed to deliver the federal funds needed for rebuilding efforts.
Iraqi protesters burn photos of Trump amid his threats over al-Maliki
Protesters in Baghdad burned photos of Donald Trump, rejecting the US president’s demands regarding Nouri al-Maliki.
How drone warfare has changed in Ukraine
Spools of fibre-optic cable drape the ruins of Lyman, once a resort town in Ukraine, now shaped by drone warfare.
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure
The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of ‘elevated’ economic uncertainty.
FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote
FBI searches Fulton County election office in Georgia over 2020 election concerns linked to Trump-Biden contest.
Putin congratulates al-Sharaa on his efforts to unify Syrian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ongoing efforts to stabilise his country.
Rubio rules out military action in Venezuela, with an exception
The Trump administration does not “intend or expect” to again take military action in Venezuela, Marco Rubio said.
Looking for My Mum
A young Tunisian man goes on a personal journey to find his biological mother and understand where he comes from.
Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity
To find Ran Gvili, Israel desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves and the world did not care.
Iran delegates import powers as US war threats keep economy unstable
Iranian governors gain new powers as country prepares for possible war amid sanctions and looming geopolitical tensions.
Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push
Wednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.
UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions
Countries slam destruction of UN agency for Palestinian refugees’ East Jerusalem headquarters as ‘unprecedented act’.
Trump says US ready to attack Iran with ‘speed and violence’
Fears of a US attack on Iran are again heightened after Donald Trump threatened action “like with Venezuela.”
Rubio says Maduro abduction ‘strategic’ necessity, downplays future attacks
Top US diplomat gives scant mention of international law as he explains plan for Venezuela in US Senate testimony.
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UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza
Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.