Category: Al Jazeera
Sudan’s army says its forces have withdrawn from positions in the second largest city of Wad Madani
Sudan’s army said that its forces had withdrawn from positions in Wad Madani after the advance of its paramilitary rivals on the city triggered a [more…]
Haniyeh is in Cairo for talks on possible truce and captives’ release
The head of Hamas’s political bureau has arrived in Cairo for talks on the Gaza war, as hopes to grow that the Palestinian group and [more…]
DRC elections: Voting extended following delays in some areas
A group of opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for a re-do of the general election. It follows reports of voting [more…]
Train set on fire in Bangladesh: Protesters call for government to step down
Protestors calling for Bangladesh’s government to step down have set a train on fire, killing four people. The railway minister accused the main opposition party [more…]
Kuwait’s new Emir: Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Sabah sworn in
Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Sabah has been sworn in as the new emir of Kuwait. He takes over from his half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf, who died on [more…]
Malaysia’s ‘dream paradise’ on hold: Forest city impacted by China’s real estate troubles
China’s real estate troubles are being felt in Malaysia, at a development once described as a ‘paradise’. Seven years after its launch, the 100-billion dollar [more…]
Netanyahu under pressure to secure freedom of Israeli captives in Gaza
There is considerable pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both internationally and domestically. Internationally, the US seeks a shift to less intense fighting, reiterated [more…]
Israel and Cyprus initiate ‘fast-track’ maritime aid corridor for Gaza
On December 20, Israel and Cyprus agreed to explore a maritime aid corridor for Gaza. Cyprus proposed this initiative in November, aiming to provide direct, [more…]
Pro-Palestine protesters confront Israel-linked cargo ship | AJ #shorts
Pro-Palestinian protesters on kayaks tried to block an Israel-linked cargo ship at a port in the Australian city of Melbourne. The protesters said the ship [more…]
Venezuela, US reach prisoner swap deal as tensions ease
The United States and Venezuela have reached a deal to swap 10 American prisoners for a jailed ally of President Nicolas Maduro, the latest sign [more…]