Jordan Al Bawaba
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:55:25 +0000Trump renews call for Canada to become “cherished 51st state”
ALBAWABA- US President Donald Trump has once again escalated political rhetoric toward Canada, stating in a post on Truth Social that Canada should become the United States’ “cherished 51st state,” framing the proposal as a solution to trade fr...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:53 +0000Massive fire at chemical plant in India’s Gujarat injures 16 workers
ALBAWABA- A massive fire broke out at a chemical facility in western India’s Gujarat state, leaving at least 16 workers injured and prompting a large-scale emergency response...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:59:25 +0000Israel says it awaits US green light to eliminate Khamenei’s family and turn Iran to stone age
ALBAWABA- Israel has signaled it is prepared to escalate its confrontation with Iran, with senior officials indicating that a broader military campaign could be launched pending approval from the United States...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:11:08 +0000US forces board M/T Majestic X tanker transporting oil from Iran
ALBAWABA - The U.S. Department of War said in a statement that American forces have boarded a vessel carrying Iranian oil...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:13:22 +0000Video: Man throws red liquid on Reza Pahlavi
ALBAWABA -A person was arrested in Germany after throwing a red substance on Reza Pahlavi, the former crown price on Iran...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:35:06 +0000Russia is 'preparing to attack NATO' after Ukraine
ALBAWABA - The Dutch military intelligence agency reported that Moscow could be ready to launch an attack on NATO...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:40 +0000US dismisses Navy secretary John Phelan
ALBAWABA - A U.S. official and a source reported Wednesday that Navy Secretary John Phelan had been dismissed from his post, marking another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon just weeks after Secretary Pete Higseth fired the Army's top general...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:54:56 +0000Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring several people
ALBAWABA - A train collision in Denmark on Thursday left several people injured, Ekstra Bladet reported, citing emergency services...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:53 +0000IAEA chief warns of rising global nuclear arms race
ALBAWABA- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that the world is edging closer to a new nuclear arms race, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, weakened trust in global institutions, and renewed debate over nuclear deterrence...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:46:28 +0000Saudi-led rail project to link Turkey to the Gulf revives historic Hejaz route
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia is advancing plans for a major transnational railway linking Turkey with the Gulf, in a project that would pass through Syria and Jordan before extending into Saudi Arabia and potentially onward to Oman...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:36:58 +0000Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz
ALBAWABA- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Wednesday it had intercepted and seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of repeated maritime violations and suspicious conduct in one of the world’s mos...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:43 +0000Turkey buys 44 Eurofighter jets, boosting air power amid F-35 dispute
ALBAWABA-Turkey has secured a major defense deal to acquire 44 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the United Kingdom in an agreement reportedly worth $10...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:22 +0000For how long did Trump extend ceasefire with Iran?
ALBAWABA - U.S. officials revealed that President Donald Trump has decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran in a final attempt to give Tehran a chance to continue negotiating and provide a clear response to U...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:46 +0000Massive explosions reported at an oil refinery in Erbil
ALBAWABA - A massive blast was reported at an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday.The Civil Defense Directorate in Erbil Governorate announced that its teams have completely extinguished a fire that broke out at an oil refinery locat...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:51:39 +0000Russia reportedly detains 40 Israelis at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport
ALBAWABA - The Israeli Foreign Ministry said late Monday that around 40 nationals were detained at an airport in the Russian capital, Moscow...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:05:49 +0000'Starving for cash': Trump says Iran is losing $500 million every day
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump announced the postponement of the ceasefire deal agreed with Iran shortly before the two-week truce reached its deadline...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:53:45 +0000Trump questions China–Iran alignment after U.S. seizes suspected missile-linked cargo ship
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said he was surprised by what he described as China’s growing alignment with Iran, suggesting that Washington had previously believed there was a better understanding with Beijing...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:18:10 +0000Carney overhauls U.S. advisory council
ALBAWABA- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a revamped advisory committee on Canada–U...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:39 +0000Merz admits strained ties with Trump, urges pragmatic transatlantic engagement
ALBAWABA- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged growing tensions with Donald Trump, while stressing the need to preserve working relations with Washington despite widening transatlantic divisions...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:52:24 +0000150 dead as unseasonal rains trigger floods and landslides in India and Nepal
ALBAWABA- At least 150 people have been killed after heavy, unseasonal rainfall triggered floods and landslides across northern India and Nepal this week, causing widespread destruction and isolating remote communities...