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NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:51
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.

Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:26
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.

Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:20
Lawyers for New Jersey resident Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.

ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:07
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.

Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:07
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.

In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 17:40
The war can only end on Moscow’s terms. The West’s inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.

Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 17:32
A chemical spill in the city of Jundiaí has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.

In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:33
Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profit forecast for first time since the launch of Wegovy four years ago.

Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end in less than two hours

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:33
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.

Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:23
Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.

Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:18
Israel has killed at least 100 Palestinians in what’s reported to be some of the heaviest bombing since the war began.

The US can help Syria with “democratic political transition”

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:57
Lifting sanctions in Syria has rare bipartisan support in the US, according to Richard Weitz at Nato Defense College.

Trump calls on Iran to ‘move quickly’ on nuclear proposal

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:41
The US president has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached.

Man City vs Crystal Palace: FA Cup final – preview, team news, kickoff

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:27
Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at England's showpiece cup final as Man City look to end a terrible year on a high.

Seventy-seven years after the Nakba, we are naming our new ruin

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:46
What began in 1948 has become something even darker. On this anniversary, we call it al-Ibādah - the Destruction.

Omar El Akkad: Gaza genocide and the failure of US liberalism

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:18
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author Omar El Akkad on Gaza and the failure of Western liberalism.

Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:02
More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook 'bleak' due to funding cuts for aid efforts.

Has India offered Trump zero tariffs? What we know and why it matters

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:01
President Trump said India has made an offer to drop tariffs on US goods as part of ongoing trade negotiations.

Will Artificial Intelligence replace teachers in classrooms?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:00
Will AI transform education for the better, or will it come at the cost of human connection and critical thinking?

Trump’s visit to UAE sends the message, “You are part of our camp”

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:30
“The United States has come forward and said [to the UAE], You can count on us, we won’t put you in the enemy camp.”

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