India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.

Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, talks to Al Jazeera.

Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda began attacks in the mid-2000s, but several security measures have halted them.

The celebrations to mark the US's 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump's influence.

Brazil and Morocco supporters sang, danced and chanted their way to one of the most anticipated group-stage matches.

Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’.

Explosions shook southern Lebanon on Saturday as Israel continued its attacks.

Thousands joined anti-racism demonstrations across the UK after days of anti-immigration unrest.

Ukraine's SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal.

US President Donald Trump says a deal between Washington and Tehran will be signed on Sunday.

Follow our live build-up, with team news as it lands, before our text commentary stream.

Israeli attack kills one person in central Gaza's Bureij camp, as a disabled Palestinian is shot in occupied West Bank.

Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war.

World Cup fans reveal how much they paid for a seat at the US’s opening game against Paraguay.

A military transport aircraft has crashed in India’s northeastern Assam during a routine fligh.

Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.

Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.

After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.

Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ⁠a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.

Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.

John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.

Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.

It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.

Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.

Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right 'remigration' initiative gains traction.

The European Union's new migration policy has come into force.

The Jewish diaspora say they reject Israel’s authority over their name amid Smotrich’s Israel Day parade appearance.

A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.

Follow the updates as five-time record champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.

Animal lovers in Gaza are resorting to desperate measures to keep their pets alive and healthy.

Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.

Judge says Trump-backed board's move to add president's name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.

Henry Ensher says the US–Iran agreement is not a final settlement but only the start of a process that can go wrong.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.

The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.

As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.

The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.

Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.

An Israeli strike on southern Gaza has killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.

Vinicius Jr individual effort lift Brazil's struggle in team's 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.

US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.

Thousands mourn Thai princess as body taken to lie in state in Bangkok

With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.

Canada's prime minister has warned that the 'rules-based' global order is 'breaking down' amid superpower dominance.

Viktor Orban, who ran unopposed, said he took full responsibility for his pro-Russian Fidesz party's defeat in April.

Both sides have indicated a deal to end the war is close, but have diverged on details and timeline for a breakthrough.

Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development

MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.

The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.

This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports describing sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons.

Funeral ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom before a burial in his home town of Mashhad.

Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says.

Yemen’s 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater

The company said it received ⁠an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.

Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.