Qatari emir to visit Syria on Thursday: Al Jazeera sources Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians: By the numbers Israel orders UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by Thursday. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
Analysis: Hamas has been hit hard by Israel, but is not out in Gaza Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
China’s DeepSeek faces questions over claims after shaking up global tech Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey among tech leaders to cast doubts on Chinese startup’s claimed budget and chip use. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
As Pakistanis die in fresh Mediterranean tragedy, a question lingers: Why? Pakistani men, including some with a level of financial stability, are embarking on a dangerous new route to Europe. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical Uttar Pradesh state has pumped in millions for the 45-day festival, which is largest gathering of Hindus every 12 years. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
Exhausted Palestinians arrive in Gaza City to no homes, killed family Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza for the second day, walking kilometres to reach home. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
Palestinians reject Trump’s relocation plan as they return to Gaza’s north Tens of thousands have moved back to Gaza’s north this week, even as Trump suggests move to Jordan and Egypt. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire? In the two months since the Israel-Hezbollah truce began, Israeli forces have killed at least 83 people. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
The Crimean Tatar imprisoned by Russia, promoted to high office by Ukraine Nariman Dzhelyal has been appointed as Ukraine’s new ambassador to Turkiye after facing jail at the Kremlin’s hands. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
Lake Tanganyika fishers fight for their future amid declining catches From 2020-2024, fish production dropped 20% in the world’s longest freshwater lake serving Tanzania and its neighbours. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
Five-year-old among two killed in Israeli attacks amid Gaza ceasefire Israeli forces continue ceasefire violations as thousands of Palestinians try to return to their homes in northern Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025 What’s DeepSeek, China’s AI startup sending shockwaves through global tech? Chip giant Nvidia shed nearly $600bn in market value after Chinese AI model cast doubt on supremacy of US tech firms.
Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025 Switzerland releases, deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah The Electronic Intifada’s executive director says his offence was ‘being a journalist who speaks up for Palestine’.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025 ‘Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza The symbol, apparently created by Israeli tanks, can be seen from space in the Palestinian enclave.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025 Rwanda-DRC tension: Have rebels taken control of Congolese city? What next? M23 fighters have been pressing to capture strategic eastern city for months and intensified offensives in recent days.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025 North Koreans are ‘disciplined’, armed with high-quality ammo, says Ukraine Ukraine’s new enemies are learning on the battlefield but have fatal orders to follow to avoid capture, says Kyiv.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025 Palestinians return to north Gaza after over a year; Hamas hails ‘victory’ Thousands of Palestinians head on foot to what is left of their homes after 15 months of war and forced displacement.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025 After the bloodshed: Can Bangladesh’s Awami League resurrect itself? Five months after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won’t apologise; others want a reckoning.
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025 Palestinians condemn Trump’s proposal to ‘clean out’ Gaza Palestinian Authority rejects proposal as a violation of its ‘red lines’ as Gaza residents insist they will remain.
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025 ‘I’d crawl if I have to’: Palestinians eager to return to northern Gaza At least two Palestinians killed after Israel delays their return to the north and fires at crowds.
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025 Sudan’s army chief visits recaptured HQ, vows to ‘eradicate’ RSF Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visits key military site as WHO chief denounces deadly attack on hospital in Darfur region.
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon? Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire.