Category: Al Jazeera
Israel says Palestine full UN membership bid is for political interest
Gilad Erdan, the Israeli representative to the UN Security Council, has strongly rejected the resolution to grant Palestine full membership to the UN. This resolution [more…]
Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China? | Counting the Cost
Germany is China’s biggest European trade partner. But, Berlin also sees Beijing as a competitor and a rival. And – in its first-ever “strategy on [more…]
Jeffrey Sachs on why the United Nations should vote for Palestinian statehood | UpFront Web Extra
Marc Lamont Hill discusses Palestinian statehood with Jeffrey Sachs ahead of the UN Security Council vote on membership. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled [more…]
Nigeria vigilante groups: Local patrols forming to prevent kidnappings
There’s been a series of kidnappings carried out by armed groups in northern Nigeria, since February. The attacks are on the rise – often leaving [more…]
After Iran struck Israel, how did Jordan and Lebanon react? | The Take
As the world awaits Israel’s reaction to Iran’s attacks, we look at two of its neighbors: Lebanon and Jordan, and their very different responses to [more…]
German far-right politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan
A prominent leader of the far-right AfD party is standing trial for using a Nazi slogan during a campaign rally – a punishable crime in [more…]
UN Security Council is meeting over situation in Gaza and tensions between Israel and Iran
Qatari Ambassador to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed Al Thani, has urged all parties to de-escalate tensions and exercise restraint, emphasizing the need for immediate [more…]
How do Muslims in India feel about the general election? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned another term under Narendra Modi’s BJP government could threaten their way of life. Subscribe to [more…]
Is political unity in Somalia achievable? | Inside Story
Somalia has long been one of the world’s most divided nations. Government leaders in Mogadishu have struggled for decades to assert authority in many parts [more…]
The White House says it will soon announce a new round of sanctions against Iran
Iran says its attack on Israel over the weekend was restrained, proportional, and in line with the principle of self defence. David des Roches, a [more…]