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Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 08:31
Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 814

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 07:17
As the war enters its 814th day, these are the main developments.

‘Refuge of the last dreamers’: Luang Prabang, a city suspended in time

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 06:10
Once a royal city in ancient Laos, Luang Prabang is home to Buddhist temples nestled in a valley on the Mekong River.

India’s biggest election prize: Can the Gandhi family survive Modi?

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 04:48
The pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli have stood by the first family of Indian politics through ups and downs.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Foul-mouthed Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 04:22
'Forget his belts. I'm coming for his heart, he's getting it tomorrow,' Fury threatened in a brief bust-up with Usyk.

Has India’s Muslim population really exploded?

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 04:20
A new government report claims that India's Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What's the truth?

California farmworkers cheer new housing in town scarred by mass shooting

Sat, 05/18/2024 - 01:02
California's high cost of living has pushed many agricultural labourers into cramped and unserviced housing.

International students risk immigration status to engage in Gaza protests

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 21:47
Reliant on visas to remain in the US, foreign students face heightened consequences for involvement in campus protests.

Gunmen kill four, including three Spanish tourists, in central Afghanistan

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 21:40
No group claims responsibility for attack in Bamyan, which interior ministry official says also injured seven people.

Is Putin’s visit to China a defining step toward shaping a new world order?

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 21:20
Western powers are concerned by the growing economic and strategic alliance between Russia and China.

Israel pounds Gaza as UN urges opening of land crossings for aid deliveries

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 21:17
Israeli army launches attacks across Gaza, including in Jabalia camp in the north, as humanitarian crisis deepens.

Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband sentenced to 30 years in prison

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 20:13
David DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault of an official's family member.

John Kirby: Floating pier in Gaza now operational but “it’s not enough”

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 20:09
White House advisor John Kirby told Al Jazeera that the US military's floating pier in Gaza is now operational.

Lives on hold as Israel continues war on Gaza

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 19:59
Gaza’s displaced grapple with having to leave Rafah and putting the dreams they had before the war on hold.

Dutchman Slot confirms he is taking Liverpool job next season

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 19:16
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot says he will take over at Liverpool in the summer after Jurgen Klopp's departure.

UN urges US to stop forced returns to Haiti after latest deportation flight

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 19:02
Haitians may face 'life threatening risks' and further displacement if returned to Haiti, UN refugee agency says.

Scenes of chaos as Taiwan parliament brawl escalates into the night

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:08
There were chaotic scenes as lawmakers shoved, tackled and hit each other in a day-long brawl in Taiwan’s parliament.

Rainfall set to help crews battling wildfire near Canada’s Fort McMurray

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 17:56
Authorities say blaze in heart of Canadian tar sands region will be 'subdued' due to expected rain and cloud cover.

Israel says bodies of three captives killed on October 7 recovered in Gaza

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 17:48
Army says it retrieved bodies of Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila and Shani Louk, who were killed at Nova music festival.

Man City know ‘it’s win or Arsenal will be champions’ of the Premier League

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 17:27
The Premier League title comes down to the final day on Sunday when Manchester City and Arsenal will hope to be crowned.

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