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Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?

Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024

Trump taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department

Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. It is running out of time to do so.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Who are Trump’s picks for his cabinet and administration?

Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the 15 executive departments that make up the cabinet.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Deadly Israeli strike shatters sense of ‘safety’ in remote north Lebanon

The villagers of Ain Yaaqoub spent days identifying charred remains. They fear Israel was targeting displaced people.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed

US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024

US House fails to pass anti-NGO bill that could target pro-Palestine groups

With Trump headed back to the White House, critics say bill would empower new administration to crack down on dissent.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024

How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy

US senator appears to have softened his interventionist approach to foreign policy to fall in line with Trump’s stance.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Fight time, date, where to watch, venue, undercard

From fight night schedule to prize money and fighters’ quips, here’s Al Jazeera’s guide to Tyson vs Paul boxing contest.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024