Al Jazeera·Monday, January 12, 2026

Al Jazeera - Monday, January 12, 2026

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Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.

The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran but would prefer diplomatic solution.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.

Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.

Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank.

Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.

Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.

Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.

Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.

Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.