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As same-sex marriage nears, Thailand’s businesses chase the ‘pink baht’

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 05:32
Wedding planners, hotels, malls and mortgage brokers are hoping to cash in on the legalisation of same-sex unions.

Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 04:03
The protesters rolled out several banners, including one that said 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.

World’s oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 03:26
The painting was dated using a new technique and suggests Europe was not where cave art first emerged.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 860

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 01:41
As the war enters its 860th day, these are the main developments.

What could the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling mean for US foreign policy?

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 01:24
Presidents have used power overseas with few restraints, a trend experts worry could be strengthened under the ruling.

Americans swat away high fuel prices and gear up for record July 4 travels

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 22:07
Record 71 million people are expected to travel on upcoming long weekend, a growth trajectory similar to pre-pandemic.

Why is Hurricane Beryl of so much global scientific concern?

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 21:52
Major storm batters Caribbean earlier and with more ferocity than in previous seasons.

White House bats down reports Biden assessing exit from presidential race

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 21:28
Biden tells campaign team he will remain candidate despite dismal debate showing, growing pressure from some Democrats.

UN: Israeli evacuation order ‘wiped out’ efforts to distribute aid

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 20:14
Israel’s evacuation order for 250,000 people in Gaza’s Khan Younis “wiped out” UN efforts to deliver more aid.

UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals: Teams, match schedule, start times, venues

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 20:07
Which teams are in Euro 2024's quarterfinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

General Motors to pay $146m fine over excess emissions from older vehicles

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 20:05
Emissions from certain vehicles were 10 percent more on average than GM’s initial compliance testing claimed.

Putin and Xi hail ‘stability’ of China-Russia partnership on SCO sidelines

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 19:34
The duo founded central Asian security summit as counterpoint to Western might.

Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election?

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 19:24
Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent?

Russian air strike kills five people in Dnipro, Ukraine says

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 18:49
At least 53 wounded in the attack and four are in a serious condition, governor says.

Mechanic Sea: Diving for scrap metal in Cape Verde

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 18:00
Metal waste from the sea bed is a source of income for Bruno – but mainly he loves the peace he finds under the water.

Distressing images: Aftermath of a strike on a market in Gaza City

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:55
Video from the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City shows the aftermath of a reported Israeli tank shelling.

Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets at Israel after top commander killed

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:31
Muhammad Nimah Nasser is at least the third senior commander killed in cross-border fighting since October.

Friend of Bee: Beekeeping in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:00
Sustainability is the basis of Deborah Nzarubara’s bee business and approach to biodiversity.

Sport clubs in the crosshairs? Argentina’s austerity measures prompt debate

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:18
President Milei has spurred outrage by proposing to privatise nonprofit neighbourhood clubs, an Argentinian tradition.

Source: Pakistan to play India in Lahore on March 1 in ICC Champions Trophy

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:18
A source inside Pakistan cricket told Al Jazeera that despite the proposed date, India's participation is questionable.

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