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UN Security Council to discuss ICJ ruling in Israel genocide case

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 11:41
Top UN court ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians but didn't call for a ceasefire.

‘Israel’s supporters have been put on notice’, say experts on ICJ verdict

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 11:05
But ultimately, only Israel has the power to stop the bombardment of Gaza.

US military destroys Houthi antiship missile after oil tanker attack

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 11:05
US says missile presented an 'imminent threat' to merchant ship and US Navy vessels in the region.

US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 10:11
The $23bn deal was finalised after Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's long-delayed NATO membership.

‘Like a mafia’: Israeli settlers, forces squeeze Palestinian shepherds out

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 10:03
Palestinian farmers face increasing violence and harassment from settlers backed by Israeli forces.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 703

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 09:08
As the war enters its 703rd day, these are the main developments.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 113

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 09:04
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza; US and UK conduct new attacks on Houthi targets.

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in closely watched election

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:52
Tuvalu is one of only 12 remaining diplomatic allies of Taipei amid growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific.

Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy?

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:36
While some sectors like tech have continued to see activity, others like tourism and construction have nosedived.

ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:04
Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.

Class sizes at Longsands Academy in St Neots hit 90 pupils, staff claim

Education - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 07:48
Longsands Academy head says staff wellbeing is crucial as unions ballot for industrial action.

The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 06:54
Women shoulder the worst effects of rising water in the Indian delta, highlighting key lessons on climate resilience.

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 03:22
Near-disaster involving Alaska Airlines aircraft has revived questions about plane manufacturer's safety record.

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 02:11
Wave of online scepticism about two stories of survival and success in China point to deeper public dissatisfaction.

Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 01:08
Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

‘Can’t stop’: US teen’s family seeks elusive justice in West Bank killing

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 01:07
US has been accused of failing to hold Israel accountable for the killings of its citizens, despite mounting pressure.

US court hears civil case accusing Biden of ‘complicity’ in Gaza ‘genocide’

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 22:11
Plaintiffs want the federal court to urge the US to use its influence to get Israel to end its hostilities in Gaza.

What risk is there of India turning into a Hindu nation?

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 21:04
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda is under scrutiny after consecration of highly controversial temple.

Trump walks out of court during closing arguments in defamation trial

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 20:58
The unexpected walkout occurred when lawyer for E Jean Carroll asked jurors to decide how much Trump owes the plaintiff.

Displaced people in Khan Younis told to move further south

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 20:40
“You must immediately move“ Israel tells hundreds of people in Khan Younis to move further south

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