Category: Al Jazeera
What’s happening in Sri Lanka? | Start Here
“It’s an economic crisis that was brought on by a political crisis, and now we’re just generally in crisis.” #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains what’s [more…]
The killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh | Start Here
One week after the Palestinian-American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, was shot dead, what do we know about what happened? And why did her work at [more…]
China warns US over Taiwan
China has warned the US president not to underestimate Beijing’s resolve on Taiwan. Joe Biden said he’d intervene, militarily, to defend the island from any [more…]
Milipol Qatar 2022: More than 200 delegates participate in event
Doha is hosting the 14th edition of Milipol Qatar – an event that focuses on innovation in defense systems, homeland security and civil defense. More [more…]
How bad is COVID in North Korea? | Start Here
For two years North Korea has said it’s kept COVID out. But now Omicron is spreading through the unvaccinated population. Kim Jong Un says things [more…]
Largest dam removal in US history set to begin in California
The largest dam removal operation in US history is due to begin in California. It is part of a wider trend with almost 60 dams [more…]
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar faces challenges as countdown looms
The last qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup begin on Wednesday, with Ukraine facing Scotland for a spot in football’s premier tournament. Security and [more…]
What is HIMARS? The advanced rocket system US is sending Ukraine
White House officials have confirmed that the United States will send M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, also known as HIMARS, to war-torn Ukraine. The [more…]
What is monkeypox and should we be worried? | Start Here
The monkeypox virus has been around for years. But recently there have been hundreds of cases in countries where it’s not usually found. What’s going [more…]
The world bank warns of a global recession, so is it inevitable? | Counting the Cost
The cost of almost everything from food to fertilisers is soaring, causing consumers to spend less. As governments aim to bring down the cost of [more…]