Indonesia election 2024: All you need to know The people of the world’s third-largest democracy will go to the polls on Feb 14 in a highly complex single-day election Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024
Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom As the Year of the Dragon dawns, some ethnic Chinese hope for a baby born under the zodiac sign. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming Japan’s Nikkei is at a 34-high as a cheap yen and corporate governance reforms lure international investors. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
America’s underemployment problem Despite record job growth, employees are not necessarily finding sustainable jobs that meet the cost of living surge. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Pakistan voting ends; results expected soon amid charges of manipulation Bomb blasts and the suspension of mobile services mar Pakistan’s election. Results could start coming in within hours. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
In Romania, some fathers opt to take on the lion’s share of childcare The east European nation is home to a paid scheme that allows either parent to look after their infant up to two years. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
ECOWAS holds emergency session over Senegal crisis and member exits Political drama in four member states has led to questions about the broader role of the almost 50-year-old bloc. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
‘We’re waiting to be martyred’: Palestinians await Israeli attack on Rafah Palestinians in Gaza say they have nowhere to run as they brace for Israel to escalate military operations on Rafah. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Panic in hemmed-in Rafah as Israel PM orders troops to prepare ground entry UN chief says ground invasion of city would widen the ‘humanitarian nightmare with untold regional consequences’. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israel bombs overcrowded Rafah as UN warns of ‘humanitarian nightmare’ – as it happened UN secretary general issues warning about ‘regional consequences’ after Israeli forces attack city of Rafah The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024
Economic hardship, insecurity spike in Mali as ECOWAS exit looms Mali’s exit from the bloc comes as citizens complain about fallout of regional sanctions imposed following two coups. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts Pakistan’s struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
South Korea loves pork and booze. It wants to be the next halal powerhouse The East Asian country is setting its sights on the global halal industry after taking film, TV and pop music by storm. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm Advocates say growing bipartisan support for curbs to UN agency for Palestinian refugees is ‘concerning’ and ‘reckless’. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Blinken says ‘a lot of work’ remains on Israel-Hamas truce talks US secretary of state meets Israeli officials as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to reject Hamas plan.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Embattled immigration deal shows rightward lurch for Biden and Democrats A deal for new border restrictions in exchange for foreign aid may fail, but it reveals a platform change for Democrats.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma Fighters reportedly surround strategic town of Sake, forcing thousands to flee closer to North Kivu’s capital.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 ‘It’s healthy to be on war alert’: Sweden’s conscription push gathers pace As it prepares to join NATO, Sweden’s long-held neutrality will soon become a principle of the past.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 As election campaign ends in Pakistan, many lament Imran Khan’s absence Little excitement in Pakistan’s second-largest city as campaigning for vote, tainted by the ex-PM’s imprisonment, ends.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 In Turkey’s Gaziantep, weddings are dispelling some post-earthquake sadness In the lively wedding district, celebrations are cautiously starting up again as couples start their futures together.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Twin bombings kill at least 28 as Pakistan prepares for elections The attacks, claimed by ISIL, targeted election campaign offices of candidates in the restive Balochistan province.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Blinken in Israel to try to seal Gaza truce deal The US official arrives as reports suggest fading optimism over efforts to bring the war to a halt.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Pakistan’s election: Can the next government bring economic stability? There will be no honeymoon period for winners of this week’s pivotal 2024 polls as economic challenges loom large.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 ‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections.