Al Jazeera·Sunday, January 4, 2026

Al Jazeera - Sunday, January 4, 2026

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Donald Trump now says he wants American companies to take over Venezuelan fields in order to extract and sell resources.

How Spain conquered with armies and missionaries, fusing faith, force and gold into global dominance.

The implementation of a deal to integrate SDF forces with state institutions has stalled since it was signed in March.

China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power.

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa face Cameroon in a last-16 showdown.

Nigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament's most potent attackers chase their fourth title.

Annalena Baerbock on UN credibility, Security Council vetoes, Gaza, Ukraine, and whether reform is possible before 2030.

Witnesses say the attackers drove motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately on the Kasuwan ⁠Daji market in Demo.

From humble beginnings in a working-class neighbourhood to an authoritarian presidency, here is a look at Maduro's life.

Venezuelans are divided between fear of ongoing US intervention and celebrating Maduro's removal.