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World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 09:57
Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence across region.

‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 09:53
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions - the UK and Switzerland.

‘Triple spending’: Zimbabweans bear cost of changing to new ZiG currency

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 08:50
Businesses, transport, government services reject old notes despite the unavailability of new bills until end of month.

Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 07:31
Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.

Flashes seen in sky above Iran as drones are ‘shot down’

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 07:28
Video shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down.

'Who tells your story?' Hamilton stars ask students

Education - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 06:29
Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.

Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 06:27
Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a service in Sydney.

Google fires 28 staff after protests against cloud contract with Israel

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:05
Tech giant says employees engaged in 'completely unacceptable behaviour' during sit-in at company offices.

Can Sunil Kanugolu bring India’s Modi down, 10 years after helping him win?

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 04:39
As India's election kicks off, a top election strategist is looking for cracks in the Modi brand he helped create.

US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 04:19
David Chang tried to enforce a trademark for chilli condiment popular across Asia before backing down and apologising.

Iranian media says three drones downed after explosions heard in Isfahan

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 03:09
ABC News earlier reported Israel had launched a missile attack on a target in Iran, citing a senior US official.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 03:07
New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them for trespassing.

Boeing hit with 32 whistleblower claims, as dead worker’s case reviewed

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:30
US workplace safety regulator received the complaints of employer retaliation over three-year period.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 01:44
As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.

DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed

Education - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 01:24
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

Education - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 00:11
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Full jury panel seated on third day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 23:21
Two previously seated jurors were dismissed early in the day, but by the close of proceedings, 12 jurors had been named.

How do Muslims in India feel about the general election?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 21:36
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned about another term under Narendra Modi’s BJP government.

Is political unity in Somalia achievable?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 21:17
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called a meeting of regional leaders.

Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 20:25
Prosecutors say Polish national suspected of supplying information to Russian military intelligence.

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