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What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 15:19
Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria's future takes shape.

Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 15:18
FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, the first headed by the far right since World War II.

Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 15:15
If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a 'corruption pact' with the late Libyan leader.

At the EU’s external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 14:57
I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.

Inside Syria’s notorious Palestine Branch: Tales of torture and fear

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 14:44
Palestine Branch targeted rebellious neighbourhoods in Damascus during the early stages of the Syrian revolution.

Nigeria’s military launch offensive on new rebel group

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 14:24
Nigeria’s military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.

Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 14:02
The threat marks an escalation in the group's fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.

UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 13:53
Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.

Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 13:18
Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 13:10
Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.

Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 12:53
By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.

What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 12:43
The expanding of the polar vortex - an area of cold air around the Arctic - southwards is causing cold spells in the US.

South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 12:37
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.

Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 12:11
The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank last week.

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:52
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.

Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:42
Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.

Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:09
South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.

Snow forces several schools to shut

Education - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 10:06
Several schools in County Durham and one in Northumberland are closed after heavy snow.

Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 09:44
Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak's appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court.

Israeli attack kills 13 members of a family in Gaza City

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 09:30
Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout, one of the few journalists in northern Gaza, has been to the scene of an Israeli attack.

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