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How is the US presidential election shaping up?

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 20:27
Donald Trump is the favourite to become the Republican candidate and face Joe Biden in the presidential election.

Israel’s rising use of drone strikes in the occupied West Bank

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 19:59
Israel’s increase in the use of drone warfare in the occupied West Bank is condemned by lawyers and rights activists.

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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’?

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?

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

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

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

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

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