Pakistani court strikes down sedition law in win for free speech Ruling says the colonial-era law, which governments have used against their political opponents, is ‘unconstitutional’. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
UK’s health system grapples with battle between gender and sex Medical professionals say it is increasingly difficult to discuss issues related to transgenderism. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Who are the Gold Mafia? A cigarette don and a man named ‘Dollars’ Al Jazeera infiltrates some of Southern Africa’s biggest smuggling gangs laundering gold and millions of dollars. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Gold smugglers use South African banks, bribes to launder money Staff at three major banks were on the payroll of ‘Mo Dollars’, an accomplice of gold smuggler Simon Rudland. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
How Zimbabwe uses gold smuggling to evade sanctions choke Al Jazeera infiltrates gold smuggling gangs that help Zimbabwe’s government secure dollars amid sanctions. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
One Pakistani woman’s battle to marry of her own free will In 1996, a court case between a father and daughter would ask: Could Pakistani women choose their own husbands? Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
After timezone fiasco, Lebanese ask for real change Speaking to Al Jazeera, Lebanese say they want real action from their government, but don’t expect it. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
HRW report on Pakistan’s overcrowded prisons highlights abuses Some jail cells, the report says, are holding as many as 15 prisoners when they were designed for just three people. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
‘Born to win’: India boxer Nikhat Zareen’s rise as world champion Zareen is the second Indian after Mary Kom to win the world women’s boxing championship two years in a row. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Zimbabweans outraged by Al Jazeera exposé on gold smuggling elite An Al Jazeera investigation exposed several individuals linked to the government who are involved in gold smuggling. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Bangladesh in hot seat over Adani’s power deal Bangladesh’s opposition has jumped on the recent controversy over the Indian tycoon to demand cancelling the power deal. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Malaysia’s Anwar faces balancing act on first China trip Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Surprise delay to Indonesia elections labelled unconstitutional A Jakarta court ruled that elections set for 2024 cannot take place until at least 2025 but the constitution disagrees. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023
UN votes to ask world court to rule on countries’ climate duties Call for International Court of Justice to offer legal opinion on climate crisis follows campaign led by island Vanuatu. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Iran may set deadline for nuclear talks, says FM Amir-Abdollahian Iran’s parliament could pass more legislation making government efforts at talks difficult, says the foreign minister.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Russia’s war in Ukraine exacts heavy toll on women, says UNFPA As war in Ukraine rages, health services for women are perilous and they are particularly vulnerable to layers of abuse.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Bangladesh journalist arrested after report on high food prices Shamsuzzaman Shams, a correspondent for Prothom Alo, detained under the controversial Digital Security Act.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Why is Pakistan government trying to clip Supreme Court’s powers? Government tables bill in National Assembly as PM Shehbaz Sharif accuses top court of creating ‘political instability’.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Displaced twice: Gay Ugandans on the run face upheaval in Kenya Ugandans on the run from their country due to the persecution of sexual minorities face discrimination in Kenya, too.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Spanish PM to talk Ukraine war and peace with China’s Xi Jinping Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi and talks that will also focus on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Is Israel’s far-right government jeopardising Emirati ties? Israeli escalation with Palestinians caused tension between Israel and the UAE, but core relations are intact: Analysts.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Ramadan 2023: Where do your dates come from? Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran produce half of the world’s dates.
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 US says China can spy with TikTok. It spies on world with Google Lawmakers’ push to ban app comes as they mull extending powers that force tech firms to enable mass snooping for the US.
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 US bears ‘moral weight’ of Mexico migrant tragedy: Advocates Ciudad Juarez blaze that killed at least 38 migrants comes amid increasingly restrictive policies at US-Mexico border.
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 Israel’s parties to hold first talks on justice reforms President Isaac Herzog has invited ruling parties and the opposition to meet Tuesday after judicial reforms were halted.