Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy’s success Tunde Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess game. But back home, the game is still inaccessible. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms Thailand’s Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
The day after in Dhaka: Young people replace police in Bangladesh capital Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios? With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next? Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
‘In Lancaster, the people have been lovely’: A UK city resists race riots Far-right sympathisers planned to disrupt the peace in the northern city, but were outnumbered by counterprotesters. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Israeli attacks kill 12 Palestinians in occupied West Bank Two Israeli air raids hit Jenin refugee camp as clashes and shootings kill more Palestinians in the occupied territory. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
Why is a pro-Israel lobby targeting US Congress member Cori Bush? Bush, who has been leading critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, faces a spending surge ahead of her Missouri primary. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024
Sheikh Hasina: A critical misstep and the end of 15 years ruling Bangladesh Following weeks of protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024
Lebanese grapple with fear and tough choices as regional war looms As the spectre of a major war looms over Lebanon, civilians are bracing for the worst-case scenario. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina forced to resign: What happened and what’s next? Prime minister reportedly flees to India after weeks of antigovernment protests. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024
Tanzania wants to evict Maasai for wildlife – but they’re fighting back Community members are on a campaign to get international donors to defund their government and stop rights violations. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024
Children among those killed after Israel bombs two schools in Gaza Israeli army claimed it stuck Hamas infrastructure in the attacks, which have left dozens wounded. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2024
Is the US headed for a recession? The unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2024
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2024 Nigeria’s Tinubu urges end to protests against economic hardship Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 US candidate Jill Stein considering vocal Palestine advocates for VP spot Shortlist of running mates for Green Party candidate includes two Arab Americans from the swing state of Michigan.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 Israeli attack on school in Gaza kills at least 15 people The attacks occurred as a high-level Israeli delegation visited Egypt in an attempt to revisit Gaza truce talks.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation? Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 Qassam Brigades commander among 9 killed in Israeli attacks on Tulkarem Sources say Haitham Balidi, a leader of Hamas’s military wing in Nablus, was killed in one of two air attacks.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions’ dreams. Now, they are fighting back.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 Biden is pushing for Supreme Court reform. Is it ‘dead on arrival’? Experts say Biden’s efforts reflect growing support for change, but his proposals likely face insurmountable opposition.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 Thousands mourn Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at funeral prayer Palestinians and nationals from other countries came to pay tribute to the assassinated Hamas political chief.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024 Pro-Palestine student protesters say lawsuits, crackdowns won’t deter them Students at Canadian universities say the strong-arm tactics to quash protests have only strengthened their resolve.
Bored Panda · Aug 2, 2024 “Seems A Bit Harsh”: Olympics Judge Sent Home Over ‘Inappropriate’ Photo With Surfer “Don't all surfers and referees know each other?” The post “Seems A Bit Harsh”: Olympics Judge Sent Home Over ‘Inappropriate’ Photo With Surfer first appeared on Bored Panda.
Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2024 Turkey blocks access to Instagram Turkiye has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram, according to its national communications authority, as per a report in the Al Jazeera. The decision comes after a top government official slammed Instagram for "censoring" Hamas-related content. Read further on Dynamite News: