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US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos

3 hours 22 min ago
Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos's history, when the US waged a years-long 'Secret War'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,001

4 hours 3 min ago
These were the key developments on the 1,001st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Musk, Ramaswamy outline ‘drastic’ cuts as US gov’t efficiency tsars

4 hours 37 min ago
Trump allies say they will 'liberate individuals and businesses from illicit regulations never passed by Congress'.

US Senate votes down effort to withhold weapons to Israel amid Gaza war

6 hours 12 min ago
The push led by Senator Bernie Sanders falls short, but advocates say it shows progress for Palestinian rights movement.

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for massive US fraud

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 23:49
Hwang had been convicted in July on 10 criminal charges including wire and securities fraud, market manipulation.

At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince: UN

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 23:25
UN official warns millions of Haitians 'being held hostage' amid surge in gang-related violence in Haitian capital.

Indian conglomerate chair Gautam Adani indicted in the US

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 23:12
One of the richest people in the world, Gautam Adani, was indicted over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.

National Security law under scrutiny as Jimmy Lai takes the stand

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 23:08
Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s ‘Apple Daily,’ testified Wednesday in his national security trial

Comcast to spin off cable TV networks as ‘streaming won’

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 22:04
Pool of cable subscribers is shrinking as millions cut the cord and rely on streaming services for their entertainment.

Hezbollah chief: ‘Halt to hostilities is now in Israel’s hands’

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 21:43
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says his group has reviewed the US-drafted ceasefire proposal to end fighting with Israel.

COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 21:30
Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.

What does the change in Russia’s nuclear policy mean for global security?

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 21:23
President Vladimir Putin paves the way for broader use of atomic weapons.

Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 21:02
Republicans have pushed an effort barring first federal transgender lawmaker from women's restrooms in the US Capitol.

Palestinian UN ambassador calls out Security Council inaction

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 20:58
“The wrong nationality, the wrong faith, the wrong skin colour.”

Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 20:20
Presidents of China and Brazil hail 'new phase' in relations between two countries, which are major trading partners.

The pogrom that wasn’t

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 19:46
The events of November 7 in Amsterdam demonstrate that Zionism is crumbling and Palestinian solidarity is strong.

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 19:27
Russia’s foreign intelligence chief says attempts by NATO countries to help Ukraine will not go unpunished.

US approves landmine shipment for Ukraine after refusing for years

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 19:19
The Biden administration has changed its policy and approved a shipment of landmines for Ukraine.

At least 36 killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra: State media

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 18:57
Syrian Ministry of Defence statement says attack causes 'significant material damage', state media report.

‘Bomb cyclone’ slams western US, leaving one dead and 600,000 without power

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 17:57
Authorities warn that severe winds and heavy rains are expected across the northwestern United States through Friday.

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