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Al Jazeera provides news and analysis, current section headlines and article details, plus keyword-searchable articles; searches and live blogs may show only leading matches or latest updates.

List headlines

List current Al Jazeera headlines in the order shown on a section page, with summaries, bylines, publish times, images and article links. Video-only items and promotions are omitted.

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News section, for example Middle East.

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Maximum stories to return, for example 20.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

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About the Al Jazeera tool

Al Jazeera, also called AJ, lists current headlines by section and result count.

Search news finds articles by keyword, with optional dates, sorting, page, and result count.

Read article returns one article’s text and details from its link or headline; live blogs include latest entries, not all historical updates.

Built from aljazeera.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

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List headlines

1 credit

List current Al Jazeera headlines in the order shown on a section page, with summaries, bylines, publish times, images and article links. Video-only items and promotions are omitted.

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
SectionsectionTextOptionalNews section, for example Middle East.Example: top stories
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum stories to return, for example 20.Example: 20

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
StoriesstoriesListHeadlines in page order.
Authorsstories[].authorsList
Sectionstories[].sectionTextExample: top stories
Summarystories[].summaryTextExample: US President Trump rejects a news report claiming his administration offered…
Headlinestories[].headlineTextExample: Trump dismisses ‘hoax’ reports he offered sanctions relief to Iran
Image Linkstories[].image_linkTextExample: https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AFP__20260928__C9LH8YA__v1…
Article Linkstories[].article_linkTextExample: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/29/iran-war-live-trump-says-he-d…
Published Atstories[].published_atTextArticle publication time in ISO 8601 with an offset, if shown.Example: 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00

Example result

For Section: top stories

JSON
{
  "stories": [
    {
      "authors": [
        "Faisal Aziz Khan",
        "Kristina Harazim"
      ],
      "section": "top stories",
      "summary": "US President Trump rejects a news report claiming his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds.",
      "headline": "Trump dismisses ‘hoax’ reports he offered sanctions relief to Iran",
      "image_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AFP__20260928__C9LH8YA__v1__HighRes__776523904-1790633728.jpg",
      "article_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/29/iran-war-live-trump-says-he-did-not-offer-tehran-sanctions-relief",
      "published_at": "2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00"
    },
    {
      "authors": [
        "Maziar Motamedi"
      ],
      "section": "top stories",
      "summary": "Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.",
      "headline": "Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions",
      "image_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6ab9331d-1790522141.jpg",
      "article_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-touts-hormuz-attacks-as-oil-flows-increase-despite-tensions",
      "published_at": "2026-09-28T17:43:10+00:00"
    },
    {
      "authors": [
        "Al Jazeera Staff"
      ],
      "section": "top stories",
      "summary": "Five men arrested near RAF Fairford base out on bail, as Iran condemns ‘malicious speculation’ about its alleged role.",
      "headline": "UK releases suspects as Iran denies role in alleged plot on base used by US",
      "image_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6aba7238e6f9-1790603832.jpg",
      "article_link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-denies-link-to-attack-on-airbase-as-uk-minister-warns-of-proxies",
      "published_at": "2026-09-28T15:29:48+00:00"
    }
  ]
}

Read article

1 credit

Read one public Al Jazeera article by link or headline, including its text and details. Live blogs include their latest entries rather than every historical update.

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
ArticlearticleTextRequiredThe article link or headline, for example Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions.Example: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-touts-hormuz-attacks-as-oil-flows…

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
TagstagsList
AuthorsauthorsList
SectionsectionTextExample: News
SummarysummaryTextExample: Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in…
HeadlineheadlineTextExample: Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Article IDarticle_idTextExample: 4995339
ParagraphsparagraphsList
Updated Atupdated_atTextLast update in ISO 8601 with timezone offset.Example: 2026-09-28T17:43:10+00:00
Word Countword_countNumberExample: 1238
Article URLarticle_urlTextExample: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-touts-hormuz-attacks-as-oil-flows…
Published Atpublished_atTextPublication date and time in ISO 8601 with timezone offset.Example: 2026-09-28T17:43:10+00:00
Main Image URLmain_image_urlTextExample: https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6ab9331d-179052214…
Main Image Captionmain_image_captionTextExample: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam in Oman, August 31…
Full Text Availablefull_text_availableYes or noExample: Yes

Example result

For Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-touts-hormuz-attacks-as-oil-flows-increase-despite-tensions

JSON
{
  "tags": [
    "US-Israel war on Iran"
  ],
  "authors": [
    "Maziar Motamedi"
  ],
  "section": "News",
  "summary": "Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.",
  "headline": "Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions",
  "article_id": "4995339",
  "paragraphs": [
    "Tehran, Iran – Iran is claiming success in attacking ships – including US Navy vessels – near the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the strikes have forced Washington to move its warships further from the…",
    "It comes as US media reported on Sunday that eight US Marines had suffered from smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries on September 14 after being targeted by an Iranian antiship crui…",
    "Al Jazeera reached out to US Central Command (CENTCOM) for comment on the reports, but did not receive a response. CENTCOM previously said that US vessels had successfully evaded Iranian ballistic mis…"
  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-09-28T17:43:10+00:00",
  "word_count": 1238,
  "article_url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/iran-touts-hormuz-attacks-as-oil-flows-increase-despite-tensions",
  "published_at": "2026-09-28T17:43:10+00:00",
  "main_image_url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6ab9331d-1790522141.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440",
  "main_image_caption": "Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam in Oman, August 31, 2026 [Stringer/Reuters]",
  "full_text_available": true
}

Search news

1 credit

Search Al Jazeera articles by keyword, with optional publication dates and sorting. Searches up to 100 matches; beyond the first page, newer results may be limited to the leading search matches.

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
PagepageNumberOptionalResult page to return, for example 1.Example: 2
SortsortTextOptionalOrder results by publication date or search relevance, for example newest.Example: Most relevant
QueryqueryTextRequiredWords to search for, for example Tesla.Example: Tesla
To Dateto_dateDateOptionalLatest publication date, inclusive, for example 2026-09-29. No limit if omitted.Example: 2026-09-29
From Datefrom_dateDateOptionalEarliest publication date, inclusive, for example 2026-01-01. No limit if omitted.Example: 2026-01-01
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalArticles per page, for example 20.Example: 5

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
ArticlesarticlesList
Linkarticles[].linkLinkExample: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/trump-hails-very-productive-talks-with…
Authorsarticles[].authorsList
Sectionarticles[].sectionTextExample: News
Summaryarticles[].summaryTextExample: Xi says China and US have a relationship of ‘strategic stability’ during…
Headlinearticles[].headlineTextExample: Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Published Atarticles[].published_atDateExample: 2026-09-25T15:19:34+00:00

Example result

For Query: Tesla

JSON
{
  "articles": [
    {
      "link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/trump-hails-very-productive-talks-with-chinas-xi",
      "authors": [
        "Al Jazeera Staff"
      ],
      "section": "News",
      "summary": "Xi says China and US have a relationship of ‘strategic stability’ during three-day state visit to Washington, DC.",
      "headline": "Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping",
      "published_at": "2026-09-25T15:19:34+00:00"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/trump-praises-us-china-friendship-at-state-dinner-with-xi-jinping",
      "authors": [
        "Al Jazeera"
      ],
      "section": "Economy",
      "summary": "The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.",
      "headline": "Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping",
      "published_at": "2026-09-25T02:00:16+00:00"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/22/20-countries-propose-global-oversight-body-to-manage-ai-dangers",
      "authors": [
        "John Power"
      ],
      "section": "Economy",
      "summary": "Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.",
      "headline": "20 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangers",
      "published_at": "2026-09-22T03:42:02+00:00"
    }
  ]
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL
curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@al-jazeera",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "list_headlines",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "section": "top stories"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

  • Track headlines by news section.
  • Find articles about a topic within a date range.
  • Sort search results by publication date or relevance.
  • Read article text and capture its details.
  • Review article authors, sections, and publication times.

Questions about Al Jazeera

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Al Jazeera tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Al Jazeera account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from aljazeera.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

What are the current headlines in a section?

Use List headlines with a section and optional result count.

What articles cover a particular topic?

Use Search news with a keyword and optional publication dates and sorting.

What does a particular article say?

Use Read article with the article link or headline to return its text and details.

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