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How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:06
And how a nation quashed its first attempted coup in more than 40 years, in just a matter of hours.

Video: UN aid worker describes dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:58
UNRWA emergency officer Louise Wateridge tells Al Jazeera about the desperate shortage of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Many former X users migrate to Bluesky social media platform

Technology - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:56
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, recently experienced significant growth, surpassing 22 million users. The surge is attributed to users migrating from X due to their dissatisfaction with changes under Elon Musk's ownership. Andrei Dziarkach has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: David Gogokhia

Syrian opposition forces must brace for “coming pushback”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:47
Ranj Alaaldin on what the Syrian opposition forces must now prepare for, now that they’ve captured the city of Aleppo. 

Tech wars: Why has China banned exports of rare minerals to US?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:41
The two countries have imposed tit-for-tat export restrictions for months to hamper technological and AI development.

Turkiye President in “much weaker position than previous years”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:37
Sultan Barakat on what lengths Turkiye went, to protect its regional interests, in response to opposition taking Aleppo.

Syrian conflict is actually “two offensives”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:16
Robert Geist Pinfold on what, how new elements of the Syrian conflict are emerging, after opposition forces took Aleppo.

“Crumbling” Syrian army front line may have “domino effect”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:06
Andreas Krieg on why Syrian opposition forces were met with little resistance by country’s military, when taking Aleppo.

Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:04
Authorities say Antonio Guiteras power plant shut down overnight, prompting collapse of national power grid.

Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:52
Guinea's military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information will result in arrests.

Would Trump impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:52
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations if they replace the dollar.

Netanyahu, the ICC and the new world disorder

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:40
By issuing an arrest warrant for the Israeli PM, the International Criminal Court now faces a threat to its survival.

South Korea’s long history of martial law – and impeachments

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:29
Calls to impeach President Yoon grows after he was forced to reverse his decision to impose martial law in South Korea.

Israeli settlers mount attacks in occupied West Bank

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:27
Palestinian government condemns 'terrorist militias,' slams international community for ‘failure' to stop violence.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Education - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:27
Tuition fees in England and Wales will rise next year to help universities.

South Korea president faces impeachment after martial law

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:23
South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings for President Yoon Suk-yeol.

South Koreans in shock after President’s failed martial law declaration

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:14
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, before parliament forced him to back down.

‘It isn’t safe’: South African first responders attacked while saving lives

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:06
Ambulance crews and paramedics are increasingly being robbed and their vehicles hijacked while they are working.

Israeli forces arrest medics in West Bank hospital raid

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:04
Video shows the moment Israeli forces arrest medical staff at the Turkish Hospital in Tubas, in the occupied West Bank.

Renowned Jewish academic arrested after pro-Palestinian speech

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 13:01
A British Jewish academic, and a son of Holocaust survivors was arrested in London after a Pro Palestinian speech.

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