New Hamas Gaza truce proposal outlines exchange of captives for prisoners With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on ‘unrealistic demands’. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Can the Sudanese army sustain its recent battlefield success? The Sudanese army is showing signs of life on the battlefield yet experts are unsure whether it can sustain it. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call Five years on, there has been little reflection on the Islamophobia behind the Christchurch mosque attacks. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease Tokyo’s plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Algeria: Opposition leader Karim Tabbou given six-month suspended sentence Pro-democracy activist Karim Tabbou was sentenced to a ‘suspended’ six-month sentence. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Ukraine holds out despite stalled US aid, fears ‘deep advances’ by Russia Kyiv’s forces manage to largely halt a four-week advance as pro-Ukrainian Russian forces launch cross-border attacks. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Pakistan PM Sharif holds icebreaker meeting with opposition PTI leader The meeting was the first sign of the PTI and Sharif’s PMLN parties showing a willingness to accept their differences. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
‘Do I vote? Hell no’: Russia heads to predictable presidential election Putin is all but certain to win, but some refuse to engage in the political process as others plan protest votes. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Morocco’s Marrakesh is awakening slowly from the earthquake damage In the medina beloved by tourists, signs of recovery lie side-by-side with lasting damage. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
‘Death trap’: Israeli forces kill six in new attack on Gaza aid seekers The deadly incident comes after an Israeli air strike on an UNRWA-run aid centre kills at least five people in Rafah. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Israeli strike killed ‘clearly identifiable’ reporter in Lebanon: UN probe UNIFIL investigation finds Israeli tank killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded several others in October. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Indians die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, leaving a trail of helplessness At least two Indians have died on Ukrainian front lines, revealing the desperation caused by widespread joblessness. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024 Not just the UNRWA report: Countless accounts of Israeli torture in Gaza Al Jazeera spoke to several released detainees about their ordeals in Israeli holding facilities.
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024 ‘The war will end’: Remembering Mahmoud Darwish, Palestine’s poetic voice Mahmoud Darwish’s poems are ever relevant to the conditions of Palestinians, particularly now in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024 UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel in ‘seismic’ U-turn ‘Hasan’, who has spent most of his life in Britain, says he would have faced persecution if returned to Israel.
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024 Who is Muhammad Aurangzeb, the man tasked with fixing Pakistan’s economy? A veteran banker, Aurangzeb is a political outsider who analysts say must grapple with IMF reforms and crippling debt.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy US says it is seeking a ‘ceasefire’ for a limited time, but Palestinian rights advocates want a lasting end to the war.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Jim Crow 2.0: As US elections near, new efforts to suppress Black votes Georgia primary today shines a light on Draconian measures to ensure Republican victories at the ballot box.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Fear, grief, anguish on Berlin’s ‘Arab Street’ as Israel levels Gaza In a neighbourhood beloved by diaspora communities, fears rise after alleged police crackdowns on pro-Palestine rallies.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial? The law creates India’s first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Is Israel hoping to escalate hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon? Israel’s PM Netanyahu may be trying to extend his country’s conflicts to maintain his hold on power, analysts argue.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 ‘Little Gaza’: Mourning loved ones Israel killed in West Bank refugee camps Israel’s attacks in the occupied West Bank have killed both fighters and civilians, and left only destruction behind.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024 Aid ship testing sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail While welcome, the opening of the sea corridor alone will not push back the food crisis stalking Gaza.