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Chad interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president in May

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 16:17
The announcement comes days after the military chief's main rival was killed in murky circumstances.

Europe risks losing credibility over silence on Israel’s war on Gaza: MP

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 15:20
More than 200 lawmakers call for their countries to stop selling weapons to Tel Aviv citing 'international law violations'.

Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan re-arrested days after release

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 14:40
Aasif Sultan, a former editor of Kashmir Narrator magazine, re-arrested under 'anti-terror' law days after his release.

In Lydd, Palestinians fear tinderbox of Israel’s war, threat of expulsion

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 14:10
Since October 7, Palestinians in Lydd have been living under constant fear of state violence and Israeli extremists.

UN reports ‘large number of gunshot wounds’ following ‘flour massacre’

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 14:07
UN team, medics and rights monitor say evidence points to heavy shooting by Israeli forces after massacre near convoy.

At least 11 Palestinians killed after Israel hits tent camp in Rafah

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 13:55
At least 50 people were injured in the attack near the Al-Helal Al-Emirati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza.

‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 12:51
As Nigerian and South African music gains international acceptance, Kenya's absence is provoking a debate back at home.

The unravelling of the New York Times’ ‘Hamas rape’ story

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 11:48
An horrific story in the New York Times falls apart and exposes systemic issues.

Romania’s geeks are mapping earthquake risk in EU’s highest-risk capital

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 11:20
Since January, Romania has banned renting apartments in buildings at risk in an earthquake.

Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for ‘facilitating Israel’s genocide’ in Gaza

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 11:11
Managua accused Berlin of violating the Genocide Convention by funding Israel's war on Gaza.

A woman has to be ‘stronger than a lion’ to cross the Mediterranean

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 09:33
From finding love in a smugglers' den to risking all for a new life, these are the stories of women crossing the sea.

Iranian singer ‘sentenced to jail’ over Mahsa Amini protest anthem

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 09:25
Shervin Hajipour says he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for 'inciting people to riot'.

‘In Gaza, football is the only escape’: Palestine star Mahmoud Wadi on war

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 08:32
Wadi talks about growing up in Gaza, leaving to follow his dream and the struggles of being a Palestinian footballer.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 148

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 08:16
At least 17 people are killed in Israeli attacks on Deir el-Balah and the Jabalia refugee camp as hunger crisis worsens.

Are snakebites rising in South Asia — and what’s responsible?

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 07:17
A study from Sri Lanka suggests climate change will spark a rise in the numbers of people receiving snakebites.

Chillis and chicken: An Indian kitchen of love, from violence-hit Manipur

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 06:32
Three Manipuri women serve slices of their culture, trauma and life from Lomba Kitchen in their New Delhi apartment.

Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 06:10
Argentina’s libertarian leader says he will 'keep pushing forward' with radical economic agenda.

Money, power and the peril of courting Chinese nationalism

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 01:47
Nationalism in China has been invoked for political ends and financial gains, but it is also a destructive force.

Manchester City ready for United to try to ‘close gap’ in Premier League

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 23:22
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects United to be a force once more, but not in time for Sunday's derby.

What is Super Tuesday and why is it important? All you need to know

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 23:03
With votes in more than a dozen states, Super Tuesday is set to be pivotal in the race for the Republican nomination.

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