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Pakistan’s storm Asna: Legend of the Karachi saint who can ‘stop cyclones’

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 15:12
A cyclone could hit Pakistan's most populous city. Karachi has Sufi saint Abdullah Shah Ghazi's legacy to fall back on.

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 14:14
Ronaldo, who turns 40 next February, was selected in the 25-man squad before the Nations League, beginning September 5.

‘Houses would get petrol bombed’: UK race riots evoke memories of the 1970s

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 14:12
Activists who fought against the far right decades ago discuss witnessing another bout of violent xenophobia.

Venezuela hit by nationwide power outages, government blames saboteurs

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 14:05
In wake of last month's contested presidential election, officials have been quick to blame opponents for disruptions.

Is Kamala Really ‘Brat’?

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 14:00
We explore how Kamala Harris has embraced the ‘Brat Summer’ trend, but is she the candidate she’s trying to portray?

Aftermath of Israeli offensive in Gaza’s Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 13:18
Israeli forces withdraw from areas of Khan Younis after a 22-day military operation, leaving destruction in their wake.

Russia jails journalist for spreading ‘fake news’ about army in Ukraine war

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:50
Sergei Mikhailov was arrested in 2022 after publishing reports about civilian deaths in Bucha and Mariupol.

Russia’s Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia despite arrest warrant

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:40
Trip would be Russian president's first to a member of International Criminal Court since warrant  over 'war crimes'.

Libya’s central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:32
Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval.

Destruction after Israeli raid on occupied West Bank refugee camp

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:18
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim is in Nur Shams refugee camp where Israeli forces have caused significant damage.

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat?

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:06
The country is facing its worst drought in decades and people are going hungry, officials say.

Germany deports 28 Afghans for first time since 2021 Taliban takeover

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:05
'Our security counts,' German interior minister says as government confirms those deported are convicted criminals.

Israel presses on with assault on occupied West Bank for third day

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 09:41
The Israeli army withdrew from Tulkarem after leaving trail of destruction but stepped up attacks on Jenin.

Israel says its attack on UN vehicle was ‘communication error’

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 09:40
Israel says its attack on UN vehicle was 'communication error'

Stars Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open in shock defeats

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 08:59
Alcaraz crumbled against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp while Osaka lost to Czech Karolina Muchova.

WHO outlines Gaza polio vaccination plan

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 08:45
WHO outlines Gaza polio vaccination plan.

‘Sex work’ advocacy in California is harming children

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 08:37
Activists in the state are opposing to planned increased penalties for adults soliciting sex from prostituted children.

Mexico’s military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 08:26
Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.

A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 08:02
Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.

US Army defends Arlington cemetery employee pushed during Trump visit

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 06:56
Trump visited Section 60 of the cemetery, where troops are buried and where political activities are prohibited.

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