Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Greece and sign a series of agreements, but differences remain. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Sexual violence still a major threat as Sudan’s conflict grinds on Activists stress need to protect civilians, aid workers in a November meeting in Cairo. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
‘We are resilient’: Mauritius slowly consolidates ecotourism gains With tourism numbers on the rise in Mauritius, environmental campaigners are pushing for continued sustainability. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Two Gaza brothers stripped, jeered at by Israeli army, one taken captive Mohammed al-Saeedi, 18, who was detained with his older brother Khader, remains missing two months later. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Israel army in most intense combat in Gaza war, no safe place to evacuate Heaviest fighting in two months of conflict with non-stop attacks in enclave’s south and central areas. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
US lawmakers lag voters in support for Gaza ceasefire A new poll says more than 60% US voters want ceasefire, while only 11% of lawmakers support an end to Israel’s war. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
‘All in same canoe’: What’s it like being young on a sinking small island? Youth activist Litokne Kabua outlines the perils facing the low-lying Marshall Islands as the seas swell and tides rise. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
‘Anti-Zionism is antisemitism,’ US House asserts in ‘dangerous’ resolution Palestinian rights advocates denounce a Republican-led measure as push to smear Israel’s critics amid the war in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties? Control over China’s media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
Israeli army surrounds Khan Younis as southern Gaza attacks intensify Israel is intensifying its attacks in and around Gaza’s second-largest city as UN expects one million to flee to Rafah. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
Prominent Pashtun activist critical of Pakistan army allegedly ‘abducted’ Manzoor Pashteen missing after his arrest for speaking at protest to demand free cross-border movement with Afghanistan. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
Unease, uncertainty for displaced people in DR Congo ahead of Dec 20 vote Conflict and insecurity have dominated campaign discourse in the DRC and could stop displaced people from voting. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
‘Massacres await’: Palestinians in Nablus warn of deadly settler attacks The Palestinian villages south of Nablus face severe settler violence and warn the assaults will only increase. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
Is Israel’s Gaza bombing also a war on the climate? Gaza’s water, soil and air have been devastated. And reconstruction will add to the carbon emissions. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Qatar emir condemns ‘genocide’ in Gaza, urges ceasefire at GCC summit Leaders of six Gulf countries and Turkey meet in Qatar, with Israel’s war on Gaza at the top of the agenda.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Northern Gaza hospital ‘overwhelmed by horror’ as Israeli army lays siege Health official describes gunfire and artillery shells outside Kamal Adwan Hospital as hundreds are trapped inside.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023 IDF says it regrets killing of Lebanese soldier – as it happened This blog has now closed. Read our full report on the latest developments in Gaza here and our report on a UN meeting to hear accounts of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October here.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Amid Israel’s onslaught of Gaza, Spain’s leader shows empathy for Palestine Spain, which has long supported Palestine in the ongoing conflict, has upset Israel with its consistent condemnation.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 In the Solomon Islands, a US agency’s struggles hint at China’s influence The Peace Corps has yet to return to Pacific island nation more than four years after Washington touted its return.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 Telecommunications, internet down in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify Palestinian telecoms company Paltel says communications and internet services go down in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 Israel asks Palestinians to evacuate, but is any place safe in Gaza? Israel has issued an evacuation map asking Palestinians to move south as it intensifies attacks on the besieged enclave.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 Finally free, Ubai was among the last Palestinian detainees Israel released Tired but relieved, he is happy he can resume treatment to save his arm and pursue his dreams for the future again.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 A way of saying ‘we shall overcome’: Playing football on Robben Island The Makana Football Association was another way to resist apartheid by political prisoners in the South African jail.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 Malta welcomes foreign workers to fill labour shortage, but repels refugees Ex-PM Muscat hails migrant workers, but experts decry apparent double standard as asylum seekers are pushed back.