Pushback in Australia against increasingly draconian protest laws Australia is among democracies curbing long-cherished civil and political liberties blaming more radical protesters. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s election Myanmar people in Thailand hope a new government in Bangkok will take a tougher line on the coup leaders in Naypyidaw. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Hong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown Chinese territory welcomed just 500,000 visitors in January, compared to 6.8 million arrivals in 2019. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
What does a possible indictment mean for Trump’s re-election bid? Trump is expected to see short-term bump as indictment plays into long-held claims of being unjustly targeted. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Protesters, police clash as French gov’t survives pension votes Gov’t survives two motions to protest against President Macron’s decision to bypass parliament to raise retirement age. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Analysis: Iran’s influence prevents Iraq’s Arab reintegration Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Bali considers tightening Ukrainian and Russian visas With Russians and Ukrainians fleeing conflict and heading to Bali, local authorities have asked the government to tighten visas. The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023
Imran Khan’s ‘fascism’ jibe as Pakistan police file new cases Statement follows police filing ‘terrorism’ and other charges against the ex-PM over the weekend clashes in Islamabad. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Abu Ghraib survivor: Taking the hood off 20 years after Iraq war A former detainee at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq recounts the horror and pain of his incarceration. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Malawi moves to rescue survivors after Cyclone Freddy In Malawi, more than 400 people have died in the flooding caused by Cyclone Freddy. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Ramadan 2023: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world The pre-sunrise to sunset fast lasts anywhere from 12 to 18 hours, depending on where in the world you are. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
From murder to stadium crush: Can Indonesia’s police reform? Indonesian police have found themselves in the dock in some high-profile cases amid hopes of greater accountability. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023
Floods destroy homes of quake survivors in northwestern Syria Torrential rains damage hundreds of shelters for families displaced by February 6 earthquakes in Syria. Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023
How the US and UK tried to justify the invasion of Iraq What were the reasons given for the Iraq war, and how do they stand up today? Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023 Cyclone Freddy death toll in southeast Africa surpasses 500 World Meteorological Organization says Cyclone Freddy, which started in February, is likely the longest-ever.
Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023 How Ukrainian-Russian couples are faring after a year of war Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023 Labour accused of still not engaging with ‘hierarchy of racism’ claims Author of report into party’s culture voices concern antisemitism is taken more seriously than other forms of racism
Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2023 The woman who could be Nigeria’s first elected female governor Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria’s first elected female governor, in Saturday’s election.
Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2023 Karachi United: Giving hope to footballers in impoverished areas Most of KU’s community centres operate out of low-income areas of Karachi.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 Q&A: What the ICC arrest warrants mean for Russia’s Putin Court President Piotr Hofmanski says the Russian president can be arrested if he travels to ICC member countries.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 After drone clash, is direct Russia-US confrontation more likely? This week’s clash upped the ante but experts say a larger conflict is off the table.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 Lahore court grants protective bail to ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan In a separate case, the Islamabad High Court suspends an arrest warrant issued against the PTI chief.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 ‘Demonising refugees’: UK plan to stop boat migration draws fire Critics say proposed bill goes against international law and will end up in court if pushed through parliament.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 Mutanabbi Street slowly re-emerges, 20 years on from Iraq war The booksellers of Baghdad’s Mutanabbi Street have faced invasion and bombings, two decades on from the war in Iraq.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 Who is Humza Yousaf, SNP favourite to replace Sturgeon? The 37-year-old Scot of Pakistani heritage hopes to lead the country in the wake of Sturgeon’s shock resignation.