Category: Al Jazeera
Rising calls to block Saudi crude shipments to US
As oil producers struggle with the largest glut in global history, the biggest Saudi oil shipment in years is making its way to the United [more…]
Thailand’s Last Resort | 101 East
From reports of abuse and neglect to soaring costs, the reputation of aged care homes in the West has taken a battering in recent years. [more…]
N Korea’s Kim Jong Un makes first ‘public appearance’ in weeks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days, North Korean state media reported early on Saturday, ending an [more…]
Is China facing a global backlash against coronavirus? | Inside Story
Attempts by China’s leaders to divert attention from early coverups of the coronavirus outbreak seem to be backfiring. Airlifts of medical supplies from China to [more…]
Giant Asian killer hornets spotted in northwest United States
The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in the United States in [more…]
Philippines reopens its skies to incoming international flights
International flights can land in the Philippine capital again after the government reopened its airport. Flights were stopped last week after the country could not [more…]
Qatar’s birdlife thriving amid pandemic restrictions
Global coronavirus lockdowns have allowed nature to flourish. Every sunset, off the coast of Qatar, a little bit of magic happens as thousands of cormorants [more…]
Libya’s air war: Drones decisive in battle for Tripoli
In Libya, forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar have been forced to retreat as the UN-recognised government has been making rapid gains. The [more…]
US anti-racism protests: Curfews in place in more than 12 cities
For a fourth day, there have been violent protests across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. As night falls, curfews are now [more…]
George Floyd protests: Curfews fail to deter demonstrators
People are defying curfews in the US to protest against police brutality and racism. In Minneapolis, police have arrested several people for violating an 8pm [more…]