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FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:53
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency

Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Sunday

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:29
Tens of thousands of people expected to attend rites at huge sports stadium on the outskirts of capital, Beirut.

Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:47
Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.

Bus explosions near Israel’s Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:28
Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.

Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 09:43
Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.

US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 09:17
President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.

Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 08:52
Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 08:51
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 08:40
Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.

Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 08:32
Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not their mother.

Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 07:36
As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 05:41
Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 05:10
Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.

Israel targets occupied West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 04:34
Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.

US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 22:18
Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his 'political activities' may affect his leadership.

Three buses explode in Israel’s Bat Yam

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 21:57
Three explosions took place on empty buses in separate car parks near Tel Aviv in the city of Bat Yam.

Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 21:36
After clashes in Bukavu between armed groups including the M23 Rebels, the remains of some of the victims were buried.

US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 21:13
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz also criticises Kyiv over 'insults' to US president.

Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved?

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 20:48
Donald Trump launches tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Canada faces lawsuit over delays in Gaza visa programme

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 20:22
Palestinian families are suing Canada over visa delays they say leave people at risk of life-threatening harms in Gaza.

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