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Colombia seeks to join Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 21:50
Bogota calls on the World Court to ensure 'the safety' and 'the very existence of the Palestinian people'.

First UN food aid in months arrives in Sudan’s Darfur as famine looms

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 21:12
Aid deliveries follow talks to reopen humanitarian corridors from Chad amid warnings that millions face acute hunger.

Why are Somalia and Ethiopia in a deepening diplomatic dispute?

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 20:49
Rift comes after Somaliland deal giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea.

Russia’s war on Ukraine forces Europe to weaponise its economic might

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 20:43
Ukraine experts say Kyiv's refusal to buckle under Moscow's war represents a transformative moment for the continent.

Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 19:13
Russian officials have meanwhile accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Israeli fire ‘most likely’ killed woman taken captive on October 7: Army

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 18:33
Efrat Katz was reportedly in a vehicle with her abductors when an Israeli aircraft fired at it.

‘Violent rumble’: 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles New York City, northeast

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 17:27
No casualties were immediately reported as rare quake shakes densely populated city of 8.3 million.

‘Silence the guns,’ says UN Chief in speech marking 6 months of war on Gaza

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 17:21
Israel has brought “relentless death and destruction” to Gaza, says UN Chief in speech marking 6 months of war.

Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 17:14
The globally observed day of solidarity is held on the last Friday of Ramadan to express support for Palestine.

Zimbabwe introduces new gold-backed currency to tackle inflation

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 16:43
Zimbabweans have 21 days to convert their old cash into new money, according to the central bank.

Norman Finkelstein on Gaza: The US could have stopped Israel on day one

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 16:11
Renowned scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein discusses Israel’s war on Gaza with Marc Lamont Hill.

Israel has brought ‘relentless death and destruction’ to Gaza: UN chief

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 16:03
Antonio Guterres says 'nothing can justify the collective punishment' in Gaza, calls for more aid access to the enclave.

Why are doctors striking in several countries?

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 14:00
Doctors are trying to make the field more accessible. Are they concerned about quality of care or their own prestige?

Is India behind targeted killings in Pakistan? What we know

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:40
Pakistani officials tell Al Jazeera at least eight killings could be linked to India. New Delhi rejects these charges.

Few changes after Kuwait holds first parliamentary election under new emir

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:20
Opposition candidates won 29 seats in 50-member assembly, closely matching outcome of last year's polls, results show.

IRGC warns Israel attacks ‘won’t go unanswered’ as Iran marks Al-Quds Day

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:11
Representatives of Iran's 'axis of resistance' and political and religious leaders participate in rallies amid Gaza war.

Are Jordan’s government and pro-Palestinian protesters facing off?

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:11
A recent resurgence in pro-Palestinian protests near the Israeli embassy has been met with arrests, but continues.

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible ‘war crimes’

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:57
UN Human Rights Council also backs call to halt all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of 'genocide' in Gaza.

Israeli military sacks two officers over strikes on WCK aid convoy

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:54
Israeli military says its officers believed they were targeting Hamas fighters when they killed charity workers.

Will Jacob Zuma and his MK party cause an upset in South Africa’s election?

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:32
Backed by the controversial ex-president, uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma's home province.

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