How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections
With less than six months to midterms, Al Jazeera explains how district boundaries may determine who controls the House.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump did not rule out a major blow to Iran
The US is ready to strike Iran again if necessary.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.05.2026
Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.05.2026
How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a big promotion.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.05.2026
China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump
The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
World
bbc.com
19.05.2026
Iran squad in race against time for World Cup readiness amid US-Israel war
With Iran's local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
World
bbc.com
19.05.2026
The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal
Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran
Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Will Cuba be forced to accept the US president’s demands?
Cuba struggles to keep the lights on, as Washington ramps up economic pressure and military threats.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Police respond to shooting at US mosque
Police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been ‘neutralised'.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic
Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky's Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
A race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary elections
Hardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho's primary races for governor and US Congress.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: New York Times
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026