Category: Al Jazeera
Burkina Faso violence: At least 20,000 dead and two million displaced
The United Nations says that more than three million people have been forced to flee their homes this year in central Sahel countries like Burkina [more…]
‘Bodies scattered on streets’: Israel kills at least 274 in central Gaza attacks
At least 274 Palestinians have been killed in one of Israel’s largest attacks since it launched its war on Gaza in October. Its forces carried [more…]
Iran election: Six candidates approved to run for president
Iran has announced the candidates who will stand for the presidential election later this month. The June 28th polls will feature six politicians selected by [more…]
European Parliament election: Last day of polling in EU member countries
Voters across the European Union are choosing members of the bloc’s next parliament. Poverty, the cost of living, healthcare and unemployment are among their main [more…]
Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians
At least 274 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli assault on the Nuiserat refugee camp that freed four Israeli captives. The EU’s top diplomat Josep [more…]
Israel’s war on Gaza: The view from China | The Bottom Line
After China brokered a Saudi Arabia-Iran détente last year, expectations arose that it could parlay its economic clout into a bigger diplomatic role on the [more…]
S Korea to restart anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker relays after rubbish balloons
Tensions between North and South Korea have worsened further, with Seoul resuming its practice of blasting propaganda across the border through loudspeakers. That’s after the [more…]
Narendra Modi sworn in: Indian Prime Minister begins third term
India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term. The governing National Democratic Alliance elected him as its leader on Friday. [more…]
How is plight of Israeli captives affecting chances of a deal? | Inside Story
Four captives brought back from Gaza and hundreds of Palestinians killed during the Israeli military’s operation. On the streets of Israel, many are celebrating – [more…]
Benny Gantz resigns from Israel’s war cabinet
Centrist politician Benny Gantz resigned from Israel’s war cabinet, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies. The Israeli government has banned Al [more…]