Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of ‘global war on terror’ and anti-ISIL fight.
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What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.
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UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK’s PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
US president’s comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
![US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/reuters_6a8ea146-1787732294.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary’s ‘State of the Force’ address in Virginia.
![US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony in remembrance of US military prisoners of war and those missing in action at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026 [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-18T142412Z_868763563_RC2QLNA8UB9B_RTRMADP_3_USA-DEFENSE-POWS-1790732538.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu’s warning of possible attacks during next month’s general election.
Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.
US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue third-country deportations
The high court grants an emergency petition ahead of expected arguments in the case, slated for December.
US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.
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