Extinction Rebellion launches four-day mass action in London Activists take part in ‘The Big One’ event in UK capital to demand the government do more to tackle the climate crisis. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
When and how will Ukraine start counteroffensive against Russia? Western weapons pour into Ukraine as officials in Kyiv promise new attacks will start soon. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Q&A: ‘Chilling’: Journalist sued by Adani, cited by Hindenburg Veteran Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta talks about his reporting, meeting Adani and the cases he faces. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Lebanon’s political impasse continues despite Iran-Saudi deal The Saudi-Iran rapprochement has yet to reflect on Lebanon’s political deadlock. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Fears Ghannouchi arrest will lead to more crackdowns in Tunisia Opposition worried what President Kais Saied’s next step will be with a number of opposition figures in prison. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Bombings rock Sudanese capital amid calls for ceasefire Bombing and artillery shelling continue to rock the Sudanese capital amid calls for a three-day ceasefire over the Eid al-Fitr holiday so civilians can leave. The New Daily · Apr 21, 2023
Indonesia’s sex workers organise, fight stigma and shame Non-profit PERKAWIS supports sex workers with education about health, financial issues and the law. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Macron accused of ‘playing into Xi’s hands’ with Taiwan comments French president might have been trying to caution against a bipolar world, but he left self-ruled Taiwan exposed. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2023
Little let-up in Khartoum fighting despite Sudan truce declaration Sporadic shelling rang out late on Friday in Sudan's capital even though warring factions announced a truce, while one force said it was willing to allow airports to reopen for the evacuation of foreign nationals. Reuters · Apr 21, 2023
Countries call for Eid ceasefire in Sudan as fighting continues All parties, including Ethiopia, South Sudan and US say it’s time to stop fighting that has forced thousands to flee. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
‘Progress’: How Eid is becoming a US school holiday Growing number of school districts across the country are accommodating Muslim students by calling off classes on Eid. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
‘Swarms of people’: Witnesses recall Yemen stampede tragedy Locals blame merchants, authorities for the stampede, which left at least 78 people gathered to receive donations dead. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
Al Jazeera Digital wins gold and silver at New York Festivals Current affairs podcast The Take, news series Start Here, and short docs unit Close Up win gold and silver awards. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
Middle East round-up: Sudan descends into chaos Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East and North Africa coverage this week. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 After days at sea with the Cook Islands PM, here’s what I learned Will plans to mine the Pacific Ocean for metals needed in the green energy transition put our oceans at risk?
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Millions close to hunger after WFP cuts food aid to Afghanistan Six million Afghans, the UN agency warns, are one step away from famine as it appeals for more funds for Afghanistan.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive looms as Putin leans on Wagner What happened in the 60th week of Russia’s war on Ukraine?
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Ukraine’s Odesa is alive and joking despite shelling, blackouts Russia launched a drone attack on the port city this week. Yet civilians find small sources of solace.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Qatar Senior UN official says meeting could include talks on ‘baby steps’ towards international recognition of the Taliban.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Sudan’s generals reject negotiations as ceasefire fails Both sides blame each other for the ongoing fighting in interviews with Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Within the Colorado River crisis, an opportunity Al Jazeera travels to Indigenous communities in western US that are asserting their water rights amid historic drought.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 US lawmakers banned assault weapons in 1994. Why can’t they now? Calls to ban assault weapons regularly follow mass shootings but the effort remains stalled in the US Congress.
The Week · Apr 20, 2023 A history of China and Taiwan A “breakaway province”, a “government-in-exile”, a “separate nation” – Taiwan’s status has dominated discussions on China for decades.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Sudan health system overwhelmed as fighting rages on Nearly 50 health facilities have closed in the capital and surrounding areas since the conflict broke out.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Online posts in Sudan show trapped civilians, doctors in despair Videos on social media show evacuated hospitals, trapped university students, and civilians sheltering under furniture.