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UN Sustainable Development Goals in spotlight at General Assembly

UN leaders are pushing countries to speed up action on lofty list of 17 goals, from ending poverty to boosting equality.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

Libya floods: Conflicting death tolls, Greek aid workers die in crash

The city of Derna in eastern Libya is still digging out and counting the dead after floods struck more than a week ago.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

Industry Days professionals guide documentary filmmakers

Rights-based stories dominate second edition of pitching event with roundtables, production deals and cash awards.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Jewish pilgrims flock to historic Ukrainian city despite war with Russia

Thousands of Hasidic Jews visit Uman to see the grave of Rabbi Nachman, ignoring the threat from Russia’s invasion.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Sudan’s armed rivals fight on another front, international legitimacy

The RSF’s bid for political legitimacy in Sudan takes a hit as US sanctions cripple its quest.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Three years on, how have the Abraham Accords helped the UAE?

While trade, travel have increased between the two, questions remain about the issue of Palestine.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Libya continues search for the missing as bodies wash up on its shores

Death toll from floods in Libya’s Derna rises to 11,300 with more than 10,000 others still missing, UN says.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023

Libya floods: Death toll soars to 11,300, over 10,000 listed missing

The death toll in Derna, a coastal city in Libya, has risen to 11,300 as search efforts continue in the wake of a catastrophic flood caused by the breaching of two dams after heavy rains, Al Jazeera reported citing The Libyan Red Crescent. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 16, 2023

‘Every day is a struggle’: Sri Lanka banks on Asia Cup cricket tournament

Cricket is bringing temporary relief to a struggling Sri Lankan economy reeling from post-COVID shortages and inflation.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023