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Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
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When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
Visiting Palestine’s renamed placesThis article will be opened in a new browser window
A journey into how Israel has long worked to erase Palestinian place names that predate the Nakba.
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US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts
Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
Can you identify all 48 teams in World Cup 2026?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Are you football’s biggest fan? Spin the globe and tap a country to select it. You have 3 minutes to make 48 guesses.
Why is being a mother so expensive in the United States?
On Mother’s Day, Al Jazeera details the high cost of motherhood in the US compared with the rest of the world.
All Hail the Military
A series exploring the systems of power that sustain militarism and the profound impact they have on us all.
Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth
The West African country holds Africa’s third-largest gold reserves, plus vast lithium and uranium deposits.
What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?
Ukraine’s battle-tested system uses thousands of acoustic sensors and interceptors to find and destroy incoming drones.
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Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times
Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy’s surrender.
US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war
The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.
