Category: Al Jazeera
China lands on moon in mission to collect samples from surface
China successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon’s surface late on Tuesday in the first mission to retrieve lunar surface samples in 40 years, said [more…]
Tigray conflict highlights border dispute between Ethiopia, Sudan
Sudan says it has played an important role in helping refugees from Ethiopia despite its own economic difficulties. But this crisis is not the only [more…]
How will US president-elect Biden deal with Iran? | Inside Story
Returning the U.S. to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will be one of the biggest diplomatic challenges for President-elect Joe Biden. Iran is already reducing [more…]
Why are Israel and Arab states getting friendly? | Start Here
Arab countries were once united against Israel in their support for the Palestinians. But some relationships have been quietly thawing for years. Now they’re talking [more…]
Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East | Al Jazeera World
The political sands are shifting in the Middle East. New alliances are being formed that until recently would have been unimaginable. But as the United [more…]
Singapore’s Street Food: Surviving COVID-19 | 101 East
Singapore’s street food is a vital part of the country’s cultural heritage and identity. But as COVID-19 hits hard, hawkers face a stark choice – [more…]
What happened after the Arab Spring? | Start Here
The Arab Spring got rid of autocrats and inspired millions. But ten years later people are wondering about the human cost. In Tunisia they managed [more…]
How will Turkey respond to US sanctions? | Inside Story
It’s been threatened with U.S. sanctions over the deployment of Russian S-400 weapons. Now Turkey says it is evaluating reciprocal action against what it considers [more…]
GM-Wuling tiny car overtakes Tesla to lead China’s EV market
China’s fast-growing electric vehicle market is the largest in the world. After a slump earlier this year, the sale of electric cars nationwide is gaining [more…]
Africa-Free-Trade Zone | Inside Story
A new year, and a new start for Africa. The world’s largest single market has opened, enabling all but one of the 54 nations to [more…]