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A historic spectacle: The return to north Gaza

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 12:03
Few images hold as much symbolism as those of Palestinians returning.

Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 11:49
Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too.

India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 11:36
Income tax rates slashed as the world's fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.

How MAGA fell out with ‘Indian Tech-Bros’

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 10:24
It is no surprise the fragile alignment between Indian professionals and the “America First” movement is unravelling.

The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 10:22
I witnessed firsthand the PA’s brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.

The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 09:48
One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.

Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 09:12
A young Mexican girl who had been in the US for medical care, her mother, and flight and medical crews were on board.

Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 08:07
Hamas hands over Keith Siegel to Red Cross in Gaza City, after Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were freed.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,073

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 07:20
Here are the key developments on the 1,073rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 05:47
The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

'I'm a circus acrobat - I can't do school holidays'

Education - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 03:36
The number of fines issues for taking holidays during the school term rose to a record 443,322 in England last year.

Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 02:02
Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.

Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 01:25
Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.

A rush to normalcy? New Orleans truck attack survivors struggle with trauma

Around The Globe - Sat, 02/01/2025 - 00:57
Witnesses traumatised by the violence on New Year’s Day have expressed frustration with a lack of mental health support.

Iran warns that any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 21:34
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would 'immediately and decisively' to an US or Israeli attack.

Trump envoy arrives in Venezuela to meet Maduro about deportation flights

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 21:06
Despite tense relations, Maduro government has suggested it could coordinate with Trump on immigration enforcement.

White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 21:00
The White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China.

What’s happening in Myanmar? | Start Here

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 20:47
Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.

Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 19:46
Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.

German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 19:24
Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining 'firewall' against working with far right.

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