Singapore steps up executions and pressure on anti-death penalty groups Singapore has executed nine people so far this year and dozens more are on death row for drug trafficking offences. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024
Elon Musk’s election talk sparked concern in swing state, emails reveal Musk’s claims made in social media posts about US vote worried officials in Pennsylvania. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister? The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration Putin’s army is stepping up attacks in an apparent bid to strengthen Trump’s argument for cutting aid to Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes From death to the loss of relationships, India’s wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering trail of despair. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
‘Climate of terror’: New York’s migrants and asylum seekers brace for Trump More than 200,000 asylum seekers and migrants have arrived in the US city in the past two years. Many fear deportation. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey? The drones have been flying over critical infrastructure such as US military research facilities and police departments. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris as Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
Israel Condemned By Media Groups Over Gaza Journalist 'Massacre' Israel has been accused of carrying out a "massacre" of journalists in Gaza in two separate reports from media freedom organisations this week that analysed the deaths of reporters worldwide this year. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024
Syria’s PM says al-Assad military collaborators to be brought to justice Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024 ‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit Bangladeshi Hindus – seen as allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina – face mounting threats, amid anti-India sentiments.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024 South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024 Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.
Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024 RFK Jr. Believes CIA Involved in JFK Assassination, Wants Relative in Top Agency Job to Investigate: Report RFK Jr. believes the CIA was involved in the assassination of his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, and is pushing for his daughter-in-law to prove it.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Damascus’s joy and worry as people wonder: What happens after al-Assad? People at Bashar al-Assad’s villa in the Syrian capital celebrate but also express concern over Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 ‘Abandoned’: Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten Thousands of discharged troops are locked in a bureaucratic struggle, fighting for a legal status to ease their plight.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024 Humanitarian aid to Gaza largely blocked for two months, UN says HUMANITARIAN aid to Gaza has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations has said...
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Israel pounds Gaza as Katz says there is a ‘chance’ for a deal Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of people as defence minister suggests a new opportunity of hostage deal.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China? China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.