‘Beacon of hope’: Amid Gaza war, Indian Muslims take care of synagogues In eastern India’s Kolkata, synagogues are managed by Muslim caretakers. The Israel war won’t change that, they say. Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023
Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence. Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023
More than 1,000 USAID employees sign letter backing Israel-Gaza ceasefire Letter by US aid agency staffers says humanitarian assistance is largely ‘rendered moot’ amid intensifying violence. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine? Experts say a fractured Republican Party is increasingly turning away from Ukraine in favour of support for Israel. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Q&A: Former UN expert stresses Israel’s occupation of Gaza never ended Al Jazeera speaks to former UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk about reality of Israel’s control over besieged enclave. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Negotiations ongoing for release of 10-15 Hamas-held captives, reports say Demand for a humanitarian ceasefire during Qatar-mediated talks, but details of deal remain unclear. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Thousands flee northern Gaza in ‘desperate journey’ during Israel war Israel’s military gives residents narrow window to flee south, but its strikes continue in every corner of the enclave. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza runs out of fuel, shuts down key services Medical services across the Gaza Strip have been hit by non-stop Israeli air strikes near hospitals. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Russia turns to buybacks to resupply forces deployed in Ukraine: WSJ Russia is engaging in export requisitions and buybacks to boost its depleting arsenal, US newspaper reports. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Sudan’s RSF closes in on capturing all of Darfur The armed group’s takeover could prompt a new wave of rights abuses and atrocities against civilians, experts fear. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Rain threatens New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup match in Bengaluru New Zealand must beat Sri Lanka to have their fate in their own hands in search of a Cricket World Cup semifinal spot. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Spain’s Ione Belarra: Israel must end ‘genocide’ of Palestinians in Gaza Ione Belarra, a left-wing politician, says the world did much more for Ukrainians, and more quickly, when war broke out. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Labour’s refusal to call for Gaza ceasefire derails UK opposition party On Tuesday night, a Labour frontbencher quit the party over Starmer’s position – the latest in a string of resignations. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Dozens dead and thousands trapped in Somalia’s ‘worst floods in decades’ People are losing their homes, livestock and farmland to the flooding in one of the poorest countries in the world. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 With no freshwater left, displaced Gaza families wash in polluted sea Escaping overcrowded schools, families displaced by Israeli bombs are bathing in ocean polluted with untreated sewage.
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 One crisis to the next: British Palestinians fleeing Gaza stuck in Egypt Fleeing Gaza was supposed to be the biggest hurdle. But visa issues have kept a family stuck in Cairo.
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 In a Tunisian town, Sudanese refugees wait in fear for UN protection Hundreds of Sudanese refugees are cornered in the Zarzis olive groves, fearing local anger and hoping for UN protection.
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 Why is Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital at the heart of Israel’s war? It’s Gaza’s largest hospital, sheltering and treating thousands of Palestinians even as Israel attacks it.
Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023 Another Palestinian reporter killed, journalist toll rises to 41 A Palestinian reporter and his 42 family members have been killed in a “targeted bombing” at his house near the port, west of Gaza city, Al Jazeera reported citing the official Palestinian news agency.
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 More than a month without water, food, healthcare in Gaza amid Israel war The United Nations says the enclave’s health, sanitation, water and food services are nearing the ‘breaking point’.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 Biden’s outreach to US Arabs, Muslims ‘falling flat’ amid Israel-Gaza war Anger is growing, even as US administration holds meetings with advocates and announces anti-Islamophobia strategy.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 One month of Israel’s war: What’s happening to Palestinians outside Gaza? The past month saw escalating Israeli violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 Islamophobia, anti-Semitism rises in EU amid Israel-Hamas war: Official EU official tasked with combating Islamophobia says Muslims are often wrongly perceived as being involved in violence.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 As Pakistan deports refugees, tense Afghanistan ties come in sharp focus Pakistan says most Afghans have left voluntarily, a claim rejected by Kabul which calls Pakistani action ‘humiliating’.