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Al Jazeera English

Clad has been grading Al Jazeera English segments since Jun 2026 — 195 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Israel & Gaza, Foreign Policy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Al Jazeera English's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: Al Jazeera reports from Labuan Bajo on Flores after M7.7 quake kills dozens

Al Jazeera reports from Labuan Bajo on Flores after M7.7 quake kills dozens

Aug 16, 2026

Al Jazeera English aired a live report from correspondent Jessica Washington in Labuan Bajo (spelled variously in the segment) on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province. The segment described damage to a hotel and other buildings, evacuation of guests, and listed priority hard-hit areas of Manggarai, East Manggarai, Sikka and Nagekeo. It noted the local government's two-week emergency declaration, at least 5,000 people in shelters, and ongoing search-and-rescue plus aid distribution efforts. The report referenced planes carrying rescue personnel and supplies, confirmed that crews were reaching most affected communities despite some roadblocks, and emphasized priorities of medicine, food, water and shelter materials. No named guests or additional experts appeared; sourcing relied on unnamed local authorities and on-scene observation.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter recounts leg amputation on 5-year-old in Gaza without anesthesia

Orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter recounts leg amputation on 5-year-old in Gaza without anesthesia

Aug 16, 2026

Al Jazeera English aired a clip of orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter describing a leg amputation he performed on a five-year-old girl in Gaza without proper anesthesia. The only sedation came from the anesthesiologist singing to her; she remained awake throughout. Perlmutter ties the 3 a.m. procedure to the ceasefire breaking at 2:30 a.m. on the 18th, notes the ER filled with children missing limbs at a small 40-50 bed hospital, and recalls texting a U.S. senator and Trump's campaign manager to urge President Trump to intervene as Reagan did in 1982.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Hind Khoudary opens beach cafe in Gaza City to revive pre-war routines

Hind Khoudary opens beach cafe in Gaza City to revive pre-war routines

Aug 15, 2026

The AJ Shorts video features Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary describing her recent decision to open a beach cafe in Gaza City. She highlights daily challenges securing electricity and water, the high costs involved, and the effort to offer even a small service to locals. Segments show people enjoying the beach through activities like watching sunsets, singing, and playing drums. The piece positions the cafe as an attempt to restore a beloved aspect of life in the enclave. It draws on Khoudary's firsthand experience as both resident and reporter.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Caroline Bezengi tanker oil spill reaches Omani coastline after June grounding

Caroline Bezengi tanker oil spill reaches Omani coastline after June grounding

Aug 15, 2026

The segment covers a major oil spill from the grounded Caroline Bezengi tanker off Oman's Dhofar coast near the Hallaniyat Islands marine reserve. It describes cleanup efforts, the vessel's leakage spreading to shoreline and protected habitats, and the tanker's route from Russia toward India. The report identifies the tanker as part of Russia's shadow fleet under sanctions, notes an explosion reported off Yemen in early June, and references broader shipping risks from conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, plus separate slicks in the Gulf.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: KNPB stages West Papua protests marking 64th anniversary of 1962 New York Agreement

KNPB stages West Papua protests marking 64th anniversary of 1962 New York Agreement

Aug 15, 2026

The segment covers demonstrations across West Papua commemorating the 1962 New York Agreement, met with police dispersal using tear gas and water cannons. It highlights indigenous views of denied self-determination, KNPB organization, and claims of military operations displacing tens of thousands.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Settlers besiege three Palestinian families in Qusra homes for nearly a week

Settlers besiege three Palestinian families in Qusra homes for nearly a week

Aug 15, 2026

The Al Jazeera short reports on three Palestinian families trapped in two homes in Qusra, south of Nablus, for nearly a week as of mid-August 2026. Israeli settlers and soldiers are described as surrounding the homes, restricting supplies, and sabotaging utilities while attempting to enter. It highlights fear among residents including two young girls and notes a prior similar siege in nearby Jalud that forced a family to flee after months.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Delfland bans surface water irrigation in Westland as drought cracks Dutch dikes

Delfland bans surface water irrigation in Westland as drought cracks Dutch dikes

Aug 15, 2026

The segment reports on visible cracks in Dutch dikes from prolonged drought, water authorities prioritizing dike safety by banning fresh water use for irrigation, and resulting panic among greenhouse growers in Westland. It includes on-site footage, grower interviews warning of crop losses within days, and expert commentary linking the event to accelerating climate change. Sourcing draws on local water authority statements, grower accounts, and unnamed experts. The report emphasizes the Netherlands' established water priority hierarchy and backup measures like stored fresh water or potential treated sewage use.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Mogadishu opens first government water quality lab in decades

Mogadishu opens first government water quality lab in decades

Aug 12, 2026

The segment reports on the opening of a new government water quality testing laboratory in Mogadishu, the first in decades, making tests mandatory and free for well operators. It highlights residents' long uncertainty over drinking water quality, contamination risks from wells, tanker trucks, and bottling facilities, and links to waterborne diseases. Interviews include officials announcing certification requirements, a bottling company operator welcoming oversight while denying sales of contaminated water, residents noting improved safety from tested wells, and laboratory workers conducting tests on dug wells. Sourcing relies on on-the-ground reporting by correspondent Ahmed (likely from Al Jazeera), with visuals of the lab, trucks, and testing. No named external experts or anonymous officials; it presents balanced views from government, operators, residents, and unnamed critics questioning scalability for a city of over 3 million. The throughline is cautious optimism about reduced contamination amid ongoing challenges in a post-conflict setting.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Al Jazeera: Ex-US diplomat urges Trump to accept Iranian Hormuz control for temporary reopening

Al Jazeera: Ex-US diplomat urges Trump to accept Iranian Hormuz control for temporary reopening

Aug 11, 2026

The segment discusses ongoing mediation by Pakistan and Qatar amid the 2026 US-Iran war, focusing on advanced Iran-Oman talks for a temporary traffic separation scheme (TSS) in the Strait of Hormuz with agreed routes and GPS coordinates. It notes Iran's conditions—war damages compensation, unfreezing assets, ending regional fighting (including Israel-Hezbollah), and lifting the naval blockade—before reopening, linking these to a June memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Pezeshkian. Guest Alan Eyre, former JCPOA negotiator, explains the temporary 60-day nature, Iran's 'war footing' leverage, US veto power despite outsourced diplomacy, and sequencing disputes. He advises Trump to 'take the less bad deal' by accepting short-term Iranian sovereignty over the strait, using existing talking points to claim victory, warning of economic pain in a month if shipping stays constricted alongside Bab el-Mandeb issues. Sourcing mixes unnamed reports, recent statements from Oman/Qatar, and Trump's public claim on demining.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Search for survivors continues after 7.4 quake kills over 200 in Colombia

Search for survivors continues after 7.4 quake kills over 200 in Colombia

Aug 11, 2026

The short Al Jazeera segment reports on the immediate aftermath of a major earthquake in western Colombia, focusing on ongoing searches for survivors amid collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure. It highlights impacts on health facilities, including partial collapse of a hospital tower serving cardiology and pediatric patients and full evacuation of another clinic, alongside damage to water systems affecting medical operations. The clip includes foreign speech, likely from officials or on-scene reporting, and emphasizes the urgent need for rescue efforts. Sourcing relies on implied official updates and on-the-ground footage rather than named experts. No specific death toll or magnitude is stated in the clip itself. The throughline is the human and infrastructural toll in the first hours and days after the August 10, 2026 event.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Russia claims 396 Ukrainian drones downed as strikes hit Orenburg refinery and Voronezh warehouses

Russia claims 396 Ukrainian drones downed as strikes hit Orenburg refinery and Voronezh warehouses

Aug 11, 2026

The Al Jazeera segment reported on an overnight wave of Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia. It cited Russian air defenses destroying 396 drones across several regions, with specific impacts including an attack on an oil refinery or industrial site in Orenburg region and a strike in Voronezh region that killed one person, injured two, and caused a major fire at two warehouses of the retailer Wildberries. The report framed these as part of Ukraine intensifying long-range strikes into Russian territory. Sourcing relied primarily on Russian official statements from the Defense Ministry and local authorities. It included brief comments from President Vladimir Putin rejecting quick freezes of the conflict without achieving the "special military operation" goals of demilitarization and Ukrainian neutrality. No Ukrainian officials or independent analysts were quoted in the clip.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: US Depletes Half of Patriot, THAAD Stocks Six Months into Iran War

US Depletes Half of Patriot, THAAD Stocks Six Months into Iran War

Aug 10, 2026

The Al Jazeera segment examines US munitions depletion nearly six months after the February 28, 2026 start of the US-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury). It reports heavy use of Patriot (up to 60%), THAAD (halved), Tomahawk (850 in first month, over 1,000 total), and other precision missiles, forcing selective intercepts and potential limits on strikes. Reports detail redeployments from South Korea, costs ($4M per Patriot, $12-15M per THAAD), and multi-year replenishment timelines. Guests Mark Cancian (CSIS) and Dan Grazier (Stimson Center) discuss predictability, systemic industrial base failures despite high spending, risks to Taiwan contingencies, impacts on allies, and shifts toward diplomacy.

Source: Al Jazeera English

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