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Voting under way in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:58
Voters to choose a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils but the opposition has called for a boycott.

Video: Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes during landing in South Korea

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:37
A plane crash has killed almost everyone on board the South Korean Jeju Air Flight 2216.

New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 11:40
Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia's new president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to recognise his legitimacy.

Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 11:24
Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel.

A Year of Youth Protests: Reclaiming Power

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 08:56
On The Stream: We look back at various student protest movements prompted by young people in 2024.

Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 151

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 08:24
Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.

Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 04:50
The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.

At least 29 killed in S Korea as plane crashes at Muan airport: Report

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 02:19
The crash occurred as the Jeju Air plane was landing at the Muan International Airport in South Korea.

Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 21:35
Push comes as Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.

How serious are the implications of South Korea’s political crisis?

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 21:19
Two presidents have been impeached in a month and their replacement is under pressure.

Leicester City vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 18:45
Before their trip to Leicester City, coach Pep Guardiola has assured fans he won't walk away from Man City's crisis.

Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 18:34
Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party's power.

When burning hospitals are no longer news

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 17:48
The silence over the demise of Kamal Adwan Hospital is deafening. The world has fully accepted Israel’s genocide.

Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 17:40
With European football's January transfer window approaching, Al Jazeera looks at the top talent on the table.

Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 17:34
Ukrainian president's criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.

How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 15:35
Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 15:11
Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.

Enabling genocide? Former Biden officials reflect on the president’s legacy

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 14:02
As Biden’s term ends, federal workers who resigned over his Gaza policies share how they think he will be remembered.

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 11:34
The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

Sat, 12/28/2024 - 10:31
Singh, who died aged 92, cremated in funeral with full military honours as politicians and the public mourn his death.

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