The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

Lobster bisque for the blues

A father and daughter’s journey through sadness and seafood.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022

Indonesia’s bid to woo investors complicated by ‘sex ban’ code

Southeast Asian country’s businesses community is divided on how revised code will affect efforts to attract investment.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022

US Senate passes $1.7t spending bill without Afghan refugee law

The 4,155-page spending bill includes $858bn for military spending and $45bn in additional assistance for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022

Ukraine expects key offensive as Russia plans to expand army

The war is poised to escalate as Russia has planned new conscription and Ukraine’s allies have lifted weapons bans.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

Russia accuses US of fighting proxy war in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman criticises Zelenskyy’s visit to US and military support for Kyiv, says Russia’s war goals will be met.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

Jordan’s truckers struggle to get by, sparking protests, violence

The deaths of four police officers highlight the issue of fuel protests, but Jordan’s problems are much deeper.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

‘My heart is bleeding’: Afghan women devastated by university ban

The Taliban’s decision to suspend women from accessing higher education has extinguished a rare source of hope for many.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022

Anti-racist faces trial for defaming neo-Nazi in Portugal

Neo-Nazi activist Mario Machado accuses anti-racism campaigner Mamadou Ba of ‘injuring his honour’ on social media.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022

Over 100 Rohingya stranded off India’s coast, many feared dead

As many as 16-20 refugees may have died of thirst and hunger or have drowned, according to relatives and activists.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022

The racist killing of Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia

Alleged murder of Cassius is the latest in a number of attacks on Australia’s Indigenous children and young people.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022