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For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 03:29
Growth is slowing but there is 'no room for fiscal leniency' if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.

Nigerian initiative paves way for deaf inclusion in tech

Technology - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:24
An estimated nine million Nigerians are deaf or have hearing impairments, and many cope with discrimination that limits their access to education and employment. But one initiative is working to change that — empowering deaf people with tech skills to improve their career prospects. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja. Camera: Timothy Obiezu

A ray of sunshine for Myanmar’s wounded rebels as civil war rages

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:01
The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war recover from injuries.

Brazil’s Lula says any US tariffs would be reciprocated

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 23:21
The Brazilian leader says he is looking for a relationship based on mutual respect after Trump threatens tariffs.

What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 22:46
As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.

Syria’s new transition as al-Sharaa is named President

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:47
The Baath party has been dissolved and Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional period in Syria.

What are the risks of violence in the eastern DRC spreading regionally?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:22
M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.

Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:17
Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.

Chaotic crowds complicate third Israel-Hamas exchange

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:01
Israel and Palestinian armed groups led by Hamas completed a tense third exchange of captives for prisoners.

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 20:39
Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI's headquarters.

Hamas confirms the killing of military commander Mohammed Deif

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 20:17
Israel said it had killed Deif in an air attack in July, but Hamas did not confirm his death until Thursday.

Uganda confirms one person dead in Ebola outbreak

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 19:27
A nurse in Uganda's capital, Kampala, dies after contracting the highly infectious haemorrhagic fever.

Is $50 million being used to fund condoms in Gaza?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 19:19
In this episode of Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial takes a look at Donald Trump's claim

Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 19:09
Critics say the reforms are the latest to further concentrate power in the hands of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.

Guantanamo to hold ‘illegal aliens’: The Constitution v The President, 2.0

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 18:29
A new chapter is about to begin in Guantanamo's long history as a site of American international law violations. 

DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 18:19
President Felix Tshisekedi blasts the 'silence and inaction' of the international community over the M23 offensive.

Sorrow, elation as Palestinians witness the release of Israeli captives

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 17:46
As two Israelis are freed in Gaza’s Khan Younis, Palestinians - many in celebration - gathered to watch the handover.

Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 17:42
Why has Syria’s interim leadership dissolved all military factions and the constitution?

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 17:19
Panama will not negotiate control of its strategic canal during Marco Rubio's upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says.

Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 17:14
Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.

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