Al Jazeera English is continuing normal global news operations, with its front page today leading on the US–Israel war on Iran, the naval blockade of Iranian ports, and Israeli strikes on Gaza, alongside sports and world stories.[1][2]
Key recent developments around Al Jazeera English
- Israel has extended its ban on Al Jazeera’s operations in the country for another 90 days under the so‑called “Al Jazeera law,” continuing the closure of its offices and blocking its broadcasts and online services inside Israel.[3]
- The network’s director general has announced a major internal “Core Project” to reinvent journalism for the digital age, using AI and other technologies while emphasizing ethics, context, and high‑value analysis over routine tasks.[4]
- Al Jazeera’s Media Institute has launched a 2026 training plan with a large expansion in courses, including 58 delivered in English and new offerings on AI in media, misinformation, and multi‑platform digital production aimed at journalists worldwide.[5]
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