Conflict over clocks: China among countries where time is political Keeping of time in Asia has often been subject more to the geopolitics of time zones than considerations of geography. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
Biden issues executive order restricting US investment in Chinese tech China accuses the Biden administration of pursuing ‘technology hegemony’ and demands that technology curbs be repealed. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
Despite multiple crises, Tunisia’s president still has his supporters Economic crisis and political repression have pushed many away, but Saied is still backed by some. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
At least 27 people found dead in desert after expulsion from Tunisia: Libya Libyan border guards say about 150 asylum seekers cross into Libya every day after being expelled from Tunisia. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
Imprisoned and exiled, a Nicaraguan activist rebuilds her life in the US Tamara Davila was one of the 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners sent into exile in the US this year. This is her story. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
The ‘hanging libraries’ of Nigeria: How a book drive is exciting pupils The quality of basic education is on a decline in Nigerian public schools. One volunteer book drive wants to halt that. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
How people in Kashmir reacted to Imran Khan’s jail sentence, politics ban Khan, who was PM when Kashmir autonomy was scrapped, has been jailed for three years and barred from politics for five. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
Russia deploys feared Chechen unit to police Ukrainian nuclear town Pro-Russia Chechens accused of atrocities are trusted to work near the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Al Jazeera has learned. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
India female sanitation workers overjoyed after $1.2m lottery win Eleven female workers, who pooled money to buy lottery ticket, win $1.2m jackpot in a big change in their fortunes. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump’s hardline policies against Tehran, experts say. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and match schedule for quarter-finals The four knockout matches will be played on August 11 and August 12. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
‘Carlsberg discriminated against us on a national basis’: Bosniak staffer In 2014, a staffer asked that a photo of a convicted war criminal was removed from the premises. The legal saga goes on. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
India court asks if Nuh demolitions were ‘an exercise of ethnic cleansing’ Over 300 homes, businesses and roadside shanties – mainly belonging to Muslims – were bulldozed after communal riots. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
The rise, fall and rise again of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s new security chief Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again? Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023 Chocolates and a chat: A peaceful response to Quran burnings in Sweden Muslims present at the burnings refuse to be provoked as they hand out chocolates and seek dialogue with onlookers.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023 Jollibee made Filipino food global. Some say it exported exploitation too Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Six months on from earthquakes, tent hospital treats patients in Syria The hospital was established as an urgent response to the quake disaster and the region’s need for medical services.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Bangladesh to tone down ‘draconian’ digital security law Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in corruption case by a court in Islamabad.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Muslim homes, shops bulldozed; over 150 arrested in Nuh in India’s Haryana Residents in BJP-ruled state’s only Muslim-majority district say over 300 properties have been demolished in four days.
The Week · Aug 7, 2023 The spiralling global rice crisis Rice is a global staple and keeping the price low means “less people go to bed hungry”, said Al Jazeera. However, a controversial decision by the Indian government could upend this notion, and create chaos across the world.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Philippines summons China envoy after water cannon incident in disputed sea Move comes after Manila accused Chinese coastguard vessels of blocking and using water cannon against Philippine ships.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2023 Pakistan’s Imran Khan jailed: Is it the end of his political career? Khan’s political party is now appealing the ruling which bans the former prime minister from politics for five years.
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2023 ‘A breath of fresh air’: Nigeria’s World Cup run sparks joy back home As a last-16 clash with England beckons, Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup run has thrilled a crisis-hit country.