Q&A: Former Biden appointee says US policy is ‘dehumanising’ Palestinians Al Jazeera speaks to Tariq Habash about why he resigned from the Biden administration amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘obligation to prevent genocide’ Experts say ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide highlights Genocide Convention duties and a need for political will. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
‘They’re targeting us’: Sudan’s army cracks down on democracy activists In the midst of war, Sudan’s army is retaliating against activists for their role in bringing down the former regime. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
‘Brink of war’: Hezbollah-Israel trade further strikes across border Fear that Israel-Gaza war could spark regional conflagration growing amid rise in violence across Israel-Lebanon border. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
‘Kill and dump policy’: Baloch protest man’s custodial murder in Pakistan Nearly 400 ethnic Baloch, half of them women and children, camp in Islamabad weeks after the ‘extrajudicial’ killing. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
How did India’s Supreme Court send Bilkis Bano’s rapists back to jail? Modi’s government had helped set 11 convicted rapists free two years ago. But the top court said rules were violated. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 95 Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as it continues bombings of Gaza. Here is the latest. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
Ethnic conflict in India’s Manipur has ‘completely ruined’ businesses More than eight months of ethnic violence in Manipur has led to an unprecedented loss to the economy and business. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
Top US Diplomat To Meet Israeli PM As Fears Of Escalation Rise Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was set to meet Israeli leaders Tuesday as part of efforts to contain the war in Gaza, a day after strikes in Syria and Lebanon killed high-profile members of Hamas and its ally Hezbollah. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Governor’s revolt: Why Iowa’s Kim Reynolds split from Trump ahead of caucus As the US’s Iowa caucus nears, Reynolds breaks with tradition by endorsing a Trump rival. What does she stand to gain? Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
Israeli air strike kills two journalists in Gaza, including son of Al Jazeera bureau chief Al Jazeera said Sunday two journalists in Gaza were killed by an Israeli air strike that they claimed was targeted. The Israeli army acknowledged the strike, but said it was targeting a "terrorist". Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024
Bangladesh PM says vote ‘victory of people’; opposition to continue protest Hasina wins record fifth term as PM in election boycotted by opposition which vows more agitations ‘to save democracy’. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Teams, venues, tournament format, favourites and everything else you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024 Season of intimidation: Attacks on Ghana press escalate ahead of 2024 polls Ghanaian journalists become targets of political actors and security operatives ahead of 2024 elections.
Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024 Sheikh Hasina: Once Bangladesh’s democracy icon, now its ‘authoritarian’ PM The 76-year-old wins fourth straight term in controversial election boycotted by opposition and marked by low turnout.
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 Al Jazeera journalist back reporting live from Gaza day after burying son killed in Israeli air strike Hamza Al-Dahdouh, 27-year-old son of Al Jazeera journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh, killed in Gaza
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024 Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank, says health ministry This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the Middle East crisis here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.
Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024 Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 94 Son of Al Jazeera journalist was killed by an Israeli missile and Al-Aqsa Hospital was evacuated. Here’s the latest.
Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024 Blast in Pakistan kills five police officers during polio vaccination drive Bomb blast kills at least five police officers deployed to protect polio vaccination workers in northwestern Pakistan.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024 Afternoon Update: bomb scare at house flying Palestinian flag; flood evacuations for parts of Victoria; and gym-goers see mental health boost Police were called after a homemade device was found planted on a car outside a house flying the Palestinian flag in Sydney
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 Blinken Due In Israel For Tough Gaza Talks Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Monday for difficult talks on the war in Gaza as fears grow that the conflict could engulf the wider region.
Newslaundry · Jan 8, 2024 ‘Don’t be sad father, expose them’: Wael Dahdouh’s son posted, days before he was killed in Gaza Over two months after most of his family was killed in an Israeli airstrike, and nearly a month after he was allegedly injured in a missile attack, Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief Wael Dahdouh has now lost his eldest son allegedly in another airstrike.
Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024 Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.
Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2024 Blinken says Palestinians displaced in Gaza must be able to return home In Doha, the top US diplomat rejected Israeli officials’ comments calling for mass displacement of Gaza residents.