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‘Uncommitted’ delegates bring Gaza-war message to Democratic convention

Thirty delegates from across the US will represent voters who cast ballots in protest of Democrats’ pro-Israel policies.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic’s rape, murder

Hospitals hit by 24-hour shutdown as protests demanding protection for health workers and condemning violence swell.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024

‘An island of freedom’: Inside the secret beauty salons of Afghanistan

In Kabul, an army of clandestine beauticians is keeping morale alive for women under the Taliban-led government.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024

As Ukraine invades Russia’s Kursk region, where are Putin’s allies?

While Belarus’s Lukashenko has commented on the cross-border attacks, Central Asian nations stay mum.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

End game: What’s Israel’s plan in the occupied West Bank?

Israel continues to expand settlements, with many politicians open about their desire to stop a Palestinian state.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

‘SADC should speak out’: Zimbabwe activists face crackdown ahead of summit

Police flood Harare’s streets in anticipation of protests on the eve of Southern African Development Community meeting.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

Nusantara: Celebrations planned in Indonesia’s costly ‘symbol of progress’

The new capital is the pet project of outgoing President Joko Widodo and is taking shape on the island of Borneo.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope

Swimmers hope their friendly rivalry can be an example for cooperation across the troubled Taiwan Strait.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

How Canada’s ‘off-the-record’ arms exports end up in Israel

Advocates say Canada is flouting international obligations by allowing arms shipments to Israel via the United States.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024

‘Vindicated’: Columbia University’s Gaza protesters react as Shafik resigns

Faculty and student protesters hope for new approach after US university leader steps down — but fear more of the same.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024