‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases
Just miles from one another, along Djibouti’s coast, sit military bases of rival powers including the US and China.
![US Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Marines take part in a boat raid exercise during a joint military exercise [File:Bullit Marquez/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AP565680796683-1775042266.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Is the US ready to invade Iran? What Trump’s moves tell us so far
Seizing strategic islands and destroying Iran’s stock of enriched uranium are options the US is considering.
From: Inside Story
Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?
Gulf nations seek new defence partnerships as Iran war escalates.
Published On 28 Mar 2026
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more
Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue
Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.
From: NewsFeed
Global News Insight visits Iran’s UNESCO-listed palace damaged by war
Global News Insight visited Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, which Iran says was damaged by US-Israeli strikes.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Iranian missiles cause widespread damage across Israel in latest wave
Iranian missiles have caused widespread damage across Israel in the latest wave of attacks.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Iran releases video claiming to show downing of US jet
Iran has released a video claiming to show the downing of a US F-18 fighter jet.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm
Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel’s war with Iran drags on.
Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation
A California judge says US DoD may be ‘attempting to cripple Anthropic’ for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
![Anthropic alleged the ban violates its freedom of speech and due process rights [File: Dado Ruvic/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-19T104842Z_2052602485_RC2EWJAU69SB_RTRMADP_3_USA-PENTAGON-ANTHROPIC-1774365861.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Russian weapons, tactics seen in Ukraine are shaping Myanmar’s civil war
Russian role felt in Myanmar, from aircraft to waves of conscripts launching ‘meat assaults’ made infamous in Ukraine.
