Category: Al Jazeera
What is behind China and Iran’s ‘strategic’ deal? | Inside Story
It’s been in the works since 2016, and dubbed a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’. The deal signed between China and Iran is expected to boost their [more…]
Myanmar protesters rally as Thailand slams military crackdown
Activists in Myanmar have burned copies of a military-framed constitution in protest against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s power grab, as neighbouring Thailand expressed “grave” [more…]
Egypt puts on a show as it moves royal mummies to new home
Royal ancient mummies have been transported through Egypt’s capital of Cairo to their new home, in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Crowds witnessed the [more…]
What’s behind the Bitcoin hype? | Start Here
Bitcoin is the most popular digital currency in the world. Big names have invested in it and it’s made some very people rich. How does [more…]
South China Sea: Chinese ships remain at Whitesun Reef
Filipinos are saying territories in the South China Sea have never been more threatened and are questioning whether President Rodrigo Duterte will act decisively. Chinese [more…]
Twelve people beheaded in a hotel in Mozambique
It has emerged that 12 people, some believed to be foreigners, were beheaded in a hotel in Mozambique during a recent raid by ISIL (ISIS) [more…]
Turkey fumes after Italian PM Draghi called Erdogan ‘dictator’
A dispute has broken out between Turkey and Italy over an embarrassing moment during a meeting in Ankara recently. Italy’s prime minister has compared the [more…]
Iran reports accident at main nuclear facility
Iran has reported an accident at its main nuclear facility at Natanz. Tehran’s Atomic Agency says it affected the site’s electrical distribution grid. Power was [more…]
How will Iran respond to the Natanz nuclear site incident? | Inside Story
Iran’s Foreign Minister says it was sabotage. And Israeli media outlets are quoting unnamed intelligence sources saying Israel’s Mossad spy service was behind it. The [more…]
How will US troop withdrawal affect Afghanistan? | Inside Story
It’s been the United States’ longest running war, but now it looks set to end. President Joe Biden plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from [more…]