When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Wednesday, February 18.
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Map shows what would happen to Gaza under the US ‘master plan’
The plan treats Gaza as vacant beachfront property, proposing glass towers and industrial zones over historic sites.
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Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories
Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.
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Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island
The world’s largest island sits in the Arctic Circle and is strategically and economically valuable.
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Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026
Al Jazeera examines the groups fighting for control in Yemen and the resulting humanitarian situation on the ground.
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Which countries host the largest Venezuelan populations?
About 8 million Venezuelans, or a quarter of the population, have fled their country in recent years.
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Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?
The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.
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Why do 250 million Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7?
Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.
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All the big elections to look out for in 2026
From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.
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Which countries will start using the euro in 2026?
On January 1, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the European Union’s single currency.
All the countries Israel attacked in 2025: Animated map
Israel has carried out attacks in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar and Yemen, as well as in maritime waters.
