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Watching the Watchdogs: Law, Propaganda, and the Media walk into a bar

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 19:46
Or what happens when legal proceedings at the ICJ expose Western media bias and Israeli state propaganda.

Israel suffers its deadliest day since war on Gaza began

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 19:41
Video has emerged believed to show the moment 21 Israeli soldiers were killed whilst operating in a building in Gaza.

Voices of the occupied West Bank: ‘Any action is resistance’

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 18:39
From survivor's guilt to anger to deep trauma, Palestinians in the West Bank speak of life under daily Israeli assaults

Doomsday clock stays at 90 seconds to midnight: What we know

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 18:18
Clock set close to midnight due to worries about Russia's nuclear arsenal, Israel's war on Gaza and climate change.

‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia against Somaliland port deal

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 17:45
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will respond to any ‘pressure’ in the breakaway region.

Oscar nominations 2024: full list of Academy Award nominees

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 16:46
Oppenheimer dominates 96th Academy Award nominations with 13 in total including best picture.

‘Conflict tinder’: Gambian traffickers continue timber trade despite ban

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 16:30
Al Jazeera investigation finds connection between secessionist struggle in Senegal and timber traffickers in Gambia.

Blinken hails Ivory Coast fight against armed groups on West Africa tour

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 16:06
The US diplomat is on a four-nation tour after months of being occupied by the Middle East crisis.

UN expert says Gaza might already be in famine

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 15:32
People are using animal feed for food in Gaza, where one UN expert says a famine could already be happening.

Why is Israel sending Palestinian taxes to Norway?

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 15:16
Public money destined for Gaza has been frozen by Israel since November - here’s what’s happening now.

Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:57
Western states slammed Beijing's actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.

Devotees rush to India’s newly inaugurated Ram temple

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:21
Crowds of Hindu devotees have flocked to Ayodhya's Ram temple after the controversial site was inaugurated by PM Modi.

German court cuts funding to hardline far-right party

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:14
The decision potentially opens the way for a similar move against the popular far-right Alternative for Germany.

Why has Belgium vowed to back the ICJ’s verdict on Gaza ‘genocide’?

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:07
Unlike other European nations, Belgium says it will support the international court's rulings on South Africa's case.

What are the costs of refusing to join the Israeli military?

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:00
While most Israelis support the war on Gaza, some refuse military service and risk their freedom to stand up.

Ethiopian regional conflict dims celebration of Orthodox epiphany

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:55
With barely 1,000 worshippers taking part in the procession, festivities have been muted this year.

Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza leaves Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:41
Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, has left Gaza. He posted a final video from the Strip before leaving for Qatar.

Ukraine war ‘a battle of ammo’ says NATO as it agrees huge arms deal

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:33
Alliance seeks to bulk up Ukraine’s dwindling arsenal as Russia ramps up attacks.

Israeli military ‘encircles’ Khan Younis after 24 soldiers killed in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:33
Nasser and El Amal hospitals under intense Israeli bombardment, endangering patients, staff and displaced Palestinians.

The UK cannot ignore the crisis in DRC

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:27
The British government should stop turning a blind eye to Rwanda’s support for an armed insurgency in neighbouring DRC.

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