Category: Al Jazeera
The conflict in Ethiopia—who’s fighting who, and why? | Start Here
The fighting in Ethiopia has been going on for a year now. The front lines keep shifting and millions of civilians are caught up in [more…]
Nigeria’s premium and smart home boom
In Nigeria, finding an affordable place to live is becoming increasingly difficult. Africa’s most populous country has a shortage of 24 million homes – and [more…]
Spain’s population dilemma: Country grapples with vanishing towns
According to government statistics, half of Spain’s municipalities are at risk of losing their population. These are primarily towns of fewer than 1000 people. But [more…]
Who will benefit from the world’s largest free trade deal? | Inside Story
The world’s largest free trade zone is opening for business on January 1st, 2022. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) covers 15 countries across the [more…]
Will Russia invade Ukraine? | Start Here
Russia has massed thousands of soldiers along Ukraine’s border and it’s got people talking about a possible war. What’s President Putin’s strategy? And where does [more…]
Russia says NATO talks ‘unsuccessful’ as Poland warns of war
The Polish foreign minister has warned that the risk of war in the OSCE region is greater than any time in the last 30 years. [more…]
Will Pakistan’s National Security Policy work? | Inside Story
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has launched the country’s first-ever National Security Policy. It seeks to shift the focus away from the military to a citizen-centric framework [more…]
US homeless crisis escalates as rent prices rise
In the United States, and in California, there is increasing alarm over the number of over-fifties who find themselves living on the streets. They make [more…]
What’s behind the Houthi’s attack on the UAE? | Inside Story
The United Arab Emirates has promised it will retaliate against the most significant Houthi attack on its soil in years. At least three people died [more…]
Mass murderer Anders Breivik asks Norway court for parole
A far-right mass murderer in Norway is asking the court to be released on parole. Anders Breivik has served the minimum 10 years of his [more…]