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UN aid agencies begin helping Sudanese arrivals in Egypt

UNHCR says it is working closely with the government days after reports surfaced there was a complete lack of response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ETIqeOx via IFTTT

Survivors of ‘massacre’ in Burkina Faso blame security forces

The massacre took place in the northern village of Karma and surrounding areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P2RImEe via IFTTT

Sudan fighting in its 16th day: A list of key events

Fighting shakes Khartoum despite a ceasefire and satellite images show bus convoys at the Egyptian border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dSH6BNv via IFTTT

Reimagining architecture: Sumayya Vally and Alejandro Aravena

Architects Sumayya Vally and Alejandro Aravena on challenging narratives and designing spaces that reflect us. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XJsBgnC via IFTTT

Uzbekistan votes on referendum to extend president’s term limits

Polling stations open for a constitutional overhaul that would extend the president's tenure for more than a decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bI8DKXl via IFTTT

Sudanese stuck as passports locked in abandoned Western embassies

Sudanese visa applicants trapped in a war zone after Western diplomats evacuated Khartoum without returning passports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9v53o2u via IFTTT

Sudanese flee to Egypt as Cairo works to avoid ‘refugee crisis’

Processing on the Egyptian side is slow, with some people waiting days to hear their names called so they can proceed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zOjVWTy via IFTTT

Turkey’s Baykar to build new ‘highly autonomous’ combat drone

Baykar has come to prominence internationally in recent years because of the company's light drone TB-2 used in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pnjx9JZ via IFTTT

Why did Iran seize a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman?

Dramatic video released by Iran shows commandos storming the vessel and taking it over from helicopters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m7gAOR9 via IFTTT

Amid the Sudan crisis, an information battle

Alongside the fighting in Sudan, there’s a battle of narratives. Plus, racist rhetoric in Tunisia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xRdc2LN via IFTTT

A scramble for Africa’s gas and critical minerals. Who wins?

Europe is turning to Africa's gas, while the US, China and Russia are racing for economic influence on the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ERVtCDf via IFTTT

For Syrians in Sudan, returning home is not an option

Syrians fled to Sudan to avoid the war in their country. The prospect of going back is not one they want to consider. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GcnQMU via IFTTT

US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers

The cause of the deadly crash is under investigation, the US military says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qKuE1b via IFTTT

Turkey’s leader Erdogan cancels third day of election appearances

President Recep Tayyip became ill during a TV interview with what was described as a 'gastrointestinal infection'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pkGeISt via IFTTT

‘I’ll be back soon’: One woman’s determination to return to Sudan

Dallia Abdelmoneim and her family knew they had to get out of Khartoum once their home was hit. Here's her story. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v20DTib via IFTTT

Ride the ‘Korean Wave’: The best shows to stream on Netflix

The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, Single’s Inferno and other shows to watch, as Netflix plans to drop $2.5bn on K-content. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LrRkYDd via IFTTT

Attack on Burkina Faso military post kills at least 33 soldiers

The assault targeted the military detachment in Ougarou in Burkina Faso's Est region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gK2OXG6 via IFTTT

Australia closes oldest coal paint in pivot to renewables

The Liddell power station is set to be replaced by clean energy projects, including a hydrogen power plant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bGdc1J2 via IFTTT

Philippines reports ‘confrontation’ with China in South China Sea

Philippines Coast Guard accuses China of engaging in 'dangerous maneuvers' around Second Thomas Shoal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qTXP1DB via IFTTT

Nigeria’s NNPC, Norway’s Golar sign MoU on floating gas plant

Africa's biggest oil producer holds some of the world's biggest gas reserves and is seeking investment in the sector. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VqLxX25 via IFTTT

Want to fix the climate? End debt traps

Extortionate debt forces nations to pursue climate-unfriendly policies hoping to repay loans. Until the next crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lgFaLhN via IFTTT

More air strikes in Sudan as ceasefire expiry looms

Fighting between the army and RSF paramilitary rages for a second straight day in West Darfur's capital, Geneina. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p8oylcM via IFTTT

An unexpected friendship: A barbershop bond amid the Ukraine war

How a former Zelenskyy adviser and a Kyiv-based barber struck up a unique friendship just hours before the war began. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hJWXoEz via IFTTT

How do retirees in France really fare?

Do French pensioners fare better than others in developed economies? It depends who you ask and what measure you use. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EjRzfUw via IFTTT

Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir held at army hospital

Former leader moved out of prison during heavy fighting as other ex-officials escaped during a jailbreak amid the chaos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dne2L40 via IFTTT

At Brazil’s Indigenous Olympics, players celebrate culture, sport

Hundreds of Indigenous athletes compete in Sao Paulo state in their version of the Olympic Games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EHOY95 via IFTTT

Pakistan confirms its first case of mpox

Pakistani man, 25, diagnosed with the virus, once called monkeypox, after recently arriving from Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RSXyLFB via IFTTT

Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists says the European Union needs to do more to protect media workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ehiVyc9 via IFTTT

With hardly anything to catch, Indian fisherman takes on odd jobs

His growing family in Tamil Nadu finds itself paying for seafood for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4Fk0YLR via IFTTT

Idrissa Seck exits Senegal economic council to run for president

Seck, who placed second in the 2019 presidential election, condemns recent unrest in the country ahead of 2024 vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GNKTbS1 via IFTTT

Sudan fighting forces aid groups to halt, spreading suffering

Humanitarian organisations say operations are at a standstill as they look to resume work in some areas of Sudan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y80TG6s via IFTTT

Photos: Ukraine forces hold out in devastated Bakhmut

Ukraine has been making a determined last stand against Russia in the longest and bloodiest battle of the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uf591nC via IFTTT

Nepal issues record 454 Mount Everest climbing permits

More than 900 climbers to head up world's highest peak four years after at least four deaths blamed on overcrowding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/nepal-issues-record-454-mount-everest-climbing-permits via IFTTT

Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine: Report

The T-14 has an unmanned turret, and its crews remotely control the armaments, but Western intel says it has problems. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WorpADh via IFTTT

Ten years of Rana Plaza: How safe is Bangladesh garment industry?

The nine-storey building collapsed in 2013, killing 1,134 people, in one of the deadliest industrial disasters ever. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cf8roxI via IFTTT

Swimmer Adam Peaty: ‘I’ve been on a self-destructive spiral’

British Olympic gold medal winner opens up about his mental heath struggles and his hopes to compete at Paris 2024. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TNbPEx4 via IFTTT

Second African cheetah dies in India’s Kuno National Park

Uday was one of 12 cheetahs brought from South Africa in February in a programme to reintroduce the big cats to India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NZO2CeQ via IFTTT

Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine

Nikolai Peskov says his father, Dmitry, is 'proud' after his stint fighting against Kyiv's forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IrHh7Dx via IFTTT

Russian shelling as Ukraine forces reportedly cross Dnipro River

Russian-installed official denies reports that Kyiv's forces have taken up positions on river's east bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T0msJO2 via IFTTT

The American war on books

A prominent feature of the assault on freedom of thought and expression in the US is the race to ban books. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6qyuEwT via IFTTT

Amritpal Singh: Who is he and why was he arrested?

The 30-year-old self-styled preacher and Sikh separatist has been arrested after a month-long manhunt by Indian police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h9GwJU2 via IFTTT

Ukraine slams China envoy’s ‘absurd’ remarks on ex-Soviet nations

Beijing's ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, questioned the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries in a media interview. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eJtdV7B via IFTTT

Should Muslims visit Jerusalem?

As Israeli violence escalates in Jerusalem, we need to reconsider how we, Muslims, do travel to our third holiest site. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AfgqPvX via IFTTT

Stranded: Egyptian travel blogger trapped in Sudan conflict

A young blogger has been unable to leave Sudan since the outbreak of deadly fighting shut down Khartoum's airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RVvzKu4 via IFTTT

Sudan doctors caught in fighting recount horrors at hospitals

Battles leave staff and patients trapped in hospitals for days as doctors try to treat wounded with few supplies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MOV34DT via IFTTT

Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh arrested in India after manhunt

Singh and his supporters raided a police station in February after one of the preacher's aides was arrested from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t7SQO1e via IFTTT

This Eid, we remember Syria’s disappeared

It has been eight years since my son was forcefully disappeared. Every Eid his absence brings us so much pain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Eh3gQ6Z via IFTTT

Sudan fighting rages as conflict enters second week

Sudan's army and paramilitary group RSF began a violent power struggle last weekend with more than 400 people killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mf0erxc via IFTTT

Japan readies to shoot down North Korea spy satellite debris

Defence minister also ordered the deployment of destroyers equipped with SM-3 ship-to-air missiles to coastal waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SGjL2fW via IFTTT

Six months of Elon Musk’s Twitterverse

Since Musk took over Twitter, it has changed for the worse, from reinstating previously banned accounts to layoffs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZMNmzDl via IFTTT

Palestinians in Gaza welcome Eid al-Fitr

People breathed a sigh of relief as they marked Eid peacefully and in comfort after fears of a new war with Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ynW9Ruh via IFTTT

Should nuclear energy remain part of the energy mix?

Germany has switched off its last three nuclear reactors, while many countries are expanding their atomic power plants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4IamNqV via IFTTT

Protracted war predicted in Sudan with threat of intervention

Analysts warn the battle for capital Khartoum is expected to be long and bloody but the army should prevail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o8tf69b via IFTTT

Ten people dead as gunmen ambush family in South Africa

South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, with about 20,000 murders recorded every year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IdnzLPW via IFTTT

Gold heist at Canada’s busiest airport estimated at $14m

A container carrying 'high-value' items was stolen after being unloaded from a plane at a cargo facility in Toronto. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aLdGwOF via IFTTT

Mehdi Hasan on the power of persuasion in a polarised world

'We need to retake our public square. Democracy cannot survive if we can't have good-faith disagreements.' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1aOwv9p via IFTTT

Lebanon’s political impasse continues despite Iran-Saudi deal

The Saudi-Iran rapprochement has yet to reflect on Lebanon’s political deadlock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WGqFHIY via IFTTT

Ban racist and lethal AI from Europe’s borders

Today, EU lawmakers are facing a unique opportunity to make sure AI technologies are used to protect, not surveil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/naLBi3t via IFTTT

Eight healthcare workers will face trial over Maradona’s death

Three judges upheld an indictment by prosecutors for 'reckless and inefficient work' in the treatment of the player. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dZEGWnU via IFTTT

Sudan health system overwhelmed as fighting rages on

Nearly 50 health facilities have closed in the capital and surrounding areas since the conflict broke out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/79gp1c4 via IFTTT

WHO officially launches mRNA vaccine tech hub in Cape Town

Global pharmaceutical firms had declined to provide the technical know-how to replicate their vaccines in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zTIlmVd via IFTTT

Pakistan foreign minister to attend SCO meet in India: Ministry

Islamabad says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's foreign ministers meet next month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HZREFMc via IFTTT

The soft-power campaign of Sudan’s RSF leader ‘Hemedti’

Leader of the Rapid Support Forces has used global public relations firms to convince observers he is a force for good. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eIDmzsT via IFTTT

Another Pakistani film tackling patriarchy to premier in France

Zarrar Kahn’s debut In Flames set to premiere next month at Directors' Fortnight, an event that runs parallel to Cannes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Oh01Cyw via IFTTT

In Chad, freed rebel prisoners call for leader’s release

In March, Chad's interim president pardoned 380 jailed members of a rebel group accused of killing his father in 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6ab12xS via IFTTT

The new US-Canada border deal is inhumane — and deadly

It won't stop undocumented migrants. But it will kill many more families trying to cross the frigid border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/skGR8bg via IFTTT

What’s the social impact of Africa’s sports betting boom?

Expansion of betting shops and online gambling platforms is outpacing government regulation, researchers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K61Csmq via IFTTT

Will Sudan’s violence cause a wave of refugees?

Humanitarian organisations say they're ready to respond to looming refugee crisis - but conflict has halted operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/u18D4fH via IFTTT

‘I am not scared’: Palestinians observe Ramadan in wartime Kyiv

Despite feelings of homesickness, many Arabs living in Ukraine feel a sense of community in the war-wracked country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fB1LF3i via IFTTT

What is happening in Sudan? A simple guide

Here is a look at the power struggle and violence that are taking place in the North Africa country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OpzTVcy via IFTTT

For Palestinians, holiest Ramadan night starts at checkpoint

For Palestinians, the journey to one of Islam’s most sacred sites on the holiest night of Ramadan begins at checkpoints. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7W0ULz4 via IFTTT

Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana

The $400m state-funded church has become hugely controversial in Ghana as the country struggles with an economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qleTDLs via IFTTT

G7 ministers pledge to intensify Russia sanctions, slam China

Diplomats also urge warring sides in Sudan to end hostilities and demanded Taliban reverse ban on women working for UN. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S10CoOW via IFTTT

The Rise & Rise of Islamophobia in India

Muslims have been subjected to violence for decades, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has only made things worse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rGvXm6 via IFTTT

Ethiopia recruits 500,000 women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia

Human rights activists have criticised Ethiopia's continuing recruitment of women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7aE28px via IFTTT

Battles between Sudanese army and RSF intensify on third day

Air raids and shelling strike parts of Khartoum and the adjoining city of Omdurman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qEfuClY via IFTTT

Pakistan reacts to ex-Kashmir governor’s revelations on Pulwama

In interview with Indian website, ex-official claims he was told by Modi to 'keep quiet' over alleged security lapses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OMxtjlm via IFTTT

New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag

Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iBP8c0O via IFTTT

Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year

The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wxX2dhO via IFTTT

Who is ‘Hemedti’, general behind Sudan’s feared RSF force?

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has risen through the ranks to become one of the most powerful and richest men in Sudan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kaf7tnC via IFTTT

The long shadow of Saddam’s dictatorship in Iraq

The political elite continues to use Saddam Hussein's repressive tactics in dealing with dissent and opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xY9vXPs via IFTTT

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 417

As the conflict enters its 417th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h1VFvUf via IFTTT

Christians celebrate Holy Fire ritual under Israeli restrictions

Pilgrims travel to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem to celebrate what they call a miracle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IpLfSbF via IFTTT

Fire in Dubai apartment building kills 16 people: Local media

Investigation launched, but authorities say violations of safety and security regulations the cause. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6vdRa4W via IFTTT

Azerbaijan slams flag burning at weightlifting event in Armenia

Azerbaijan withdraws from European Weightlifting Championships after Azeri flag burned during the opening ceremony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XGoOxZL via IFTTT

Macron signs France pension reform into law despite protests

The Constitutional Council rules in favour of key provisions of the reform, including raising the retirement age. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BcWeah5 via IFTTT

Leak suspect yearned to join US military but then regretted it

Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday in US District Court in Boston with unauthorised removal of classified documents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/anrK2Go via IFTTT

US intel leaks and the war in Ukraine

Washington does damage control after leak of classified documents reveals sensitive information about Ukraine war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bA8Y47U via IFTTT

Can the World Bank’s new president fix the institution?

World leaders are pushing for 'fundamental' reform of the World Bank to better tackle climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/frehEFM via IFTTT

Zaw Min Tun: Myanmar’s army is in power, but is it in control?

Myanmar's deputy information minister discusses military rule, anti-coup forces, and continuing ethnic conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W4yzcOV via IFTTT

Six secrets uncovered by Al Jazee​​ra’s Gold Mafia investigation

Here are the key takeaways from the investigation into Southern Africa's biggest gold and money laundering operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9AnuBp2 via IFTTT

Call on ‘aggressor’ Russia to end war, Germany urges China

In Beijing, Annalena Baerbock says she also expressed concerns about human rights issues and Taiwan tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SxC9mbP via IFTTT

Gold mafia helped Gupta brothers in South Africa state capture

Al Jazeera investigation reveals a well-known money launderer as a previously missing link in the Gupta state capture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z6SByPg via IFTTT

Dalai Lama ‘unfairly labelled’ over tongue video: Tibet leader

Penpa Tsering says the Dalai Lama was called names that really hurt the 'sentiment of all his followers'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0ODvksf via IFTTT

AI could cause ‘nuclear-level’ catastrophe, third of experts say

Stanford University report says 'incidents and controversies' associated with AI have increased 26 times in a decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ogvy9sq via IFTTT

PSG denies investigating manager Galtier’s alleged racist remarks

Galtier was accused of making discriminatory remarks while managing Nice last season, which he denies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A5IL9XQ via IFTTT

Dozens raped as migrant workers deported from Angola to DR Congo

Congolese civilians, Angolan forces responsible for abuse of women and children, doctor says, as thousands expelled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SvHbU5u via IFTTT

Pongo Calling: An online fight for Roma rights

A Manchester-based, Czech-born truck driver turns into a social media star and Roma rights campaigner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GjQwiBy via IFTTT

Trump files $500m lawsuit against former lawyer Michael Cohen

The lawsuit accuses Michael Cohen of breaking a confidentiality agreement and 'spreading falsehoods' about Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yCgmtPE via IFTTT

Qatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long dispute

Qatar and Bahrain both say they want to 'enhance the Gulf unity and integration' after years of discord. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JVg6DTZ via IFTTT

After years of crisis, can China revive its lofty football goals?

President Xi wants China to become a top Asian footballing power by 2030, but the Chinese game is in the doldrums. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sngR3TL via IFTTT

Singapore says unidentified people boarded tanker off Ivory Coast

There was a 20-member crew on the tanker, which has been operating in the West African zone for the past 60 days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EZC4JpQ via IFTTT

Egypt denies leak about supplying Russia with 40,000 rockets

A senior Egyptian official denied The Washington Post’s report, saying it 'has no basis in truth'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K3ykbV1 via IFTTT

Who are the Jewish groups who enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound?

Al Jazeera looks at the hardline 'Temple Mount' Jewish groups and why Palestinians protest their presence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UZ0GQFi via IFTTT

Is Oman’s hard work with Yemen and Saudi Arabia paying off?

Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jq6gAjZ via IFTTT

India court seeks gov’t response on comic’s challenge to IT rules

Kunal Kamra challenged rules that prevent social media platforms from hosting information that government terms 'fake'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/coLIMBX via IFTTT

Progress in Yemen peace talks hailed despite prisoner swap delay

The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gOYXrSM via IFTTT

Palestinians face expulsions as Israel tightens hold on West Bank

Israeli officials push to increase the budget for settlers to monitor and restrict Palestinian construction to $11m. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WcSylki via IFTTT

Pakistan election panel seeks change in law guiding its powers

In letter to parliament, ECP says 'judicial overbearing' has 'diluted writ' of panel in holding free and fair elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2e53tkg via IFTTT

Kuwait’s political crisis leaves opposition waiting for new era

A new government in Kuwait, but an old parliament - and one that has returned in complicated circumstances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/flpUB6o via IFTTT

Israel signs $400m deal to sell anti-tank missiles to Greece

Israel announces the deal days after newly-inducted NATO member Finland bought its missile defence system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RDJK471 via IFTTT

Israeli army kills Palestinian, settlers march to illegal outpost

Settlers, politicians march to Nablus demanding that the outpost be legalised, Israeli army shoots a teen in Jericho. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bwZfQXK via IFTTT

As India’s population soars, number of women in workforce shrinks

As India is on cusp of surpassing China to become world's most populous, an estimated 670 million women are left behind. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VmQycj6 via IFTTT

Kuwait’s new government revealed, the seventh in three years

Turmoil between Kuwait’s parliament and executive has stalled much-need investments and reforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vH6xKAe via IFTTT

Israeli attacks on Syria in the past year: Timeline

In the past year alone, Israeli attacks on Syria have killed at least 44 people and injured more than 50. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F7hOJxW via IFTTT

Dozens evacuated as smoke from Hamburg fire halts trains

Blaze engulfs toxic chemicals, sending black smoke over the German city, as residents warned to close their windows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BpnRxzf via IFTTT

Adesanya gets ‘sweet revenge’ with knockout UFC win over Pereira

Israel Adesanya reclaims middleweight championship from Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in Miami. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vFBhOaf via IFTTT

Ukraine’s coal miners dig deep to power a nation at war

Ukrainian miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country's war effort. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hYQixIj via IFTTT

The US should not worry about China-Gulf relations

But it should be nervous about how close Israel has grown to Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0Wvuqm6 via IFTTT

China simulates ‘strikes on targets in Taiwan’ as drills continue

Taiwan's defence ministry says it spotted 58 Chinese aircraft and nine warships on second day of drills. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eQowXAU via IFTTT

At least 20 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

The coastguard rescued 17 others, two of whom are in critical condition, says Sfax court judge Faouzi Masmousdi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZEXTopC via IFTTT

Hundreds of Russians attend war-blogger Vladlen Tatarsky funeral

Popular pro-war blogger was Russian killed by a bomb blast in a busy cafe last Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5UTGp46 via IFTTT

Israel is creating an explosive situation in Al-Aqsa

Israeli efforts to change the status quo at religious sites in Jerusalem could trigger a regional conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pijWx0F via IFTTT

Ten killed in Kenya as truck crashes into pedestrians

Police say crash in the town of Migori happened along a major highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6pJuaTb via IFTTT

Car owner sues Tesla over alleged intrusion of privacy

Lawsuit filed after reports alleged Tesla employees privately shared videos and images recorded by vehicle cameras. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Or5c8A via IFTTT

Will the OPEC+ oil output cut make inflation worse?

In a surprise move, OPEC+ slashes oil production by 1.6 million barrels a day starting in May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sKE3ohV via IFTTT

Csaba Korosi: Can the UN be led by those urging peace, not war?

The United Nations General Assembly president discusses whether reform is required for the UN to make progress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SfGkQXg via IFTTT

Why are migrant children working dangerous jobs in the US?

It is an 'open secret' that many children who cross the border into the US alone end up working, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s5OczgX via IFTTT

How has the Saudi-Iran divide affected the Middle East?

The two leading regional powers have been at odds for years, backing opposite sides in proxy wars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dB8nWlX via IFTTT

Spike in anti-Muslim rallies since BJP retook India’s Maharashtra

Ram Navami festival was the latest concerted attempt to ignite religious tensions in India's richest state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zh49mpL via IFTTT

Japan, S Korea, US concerned over N Korea’s cyber-fundraising

The allies say North Korea uses funds from its 'malicious' cyber-operations to finance weapons development. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9hwQAUo via IFTTT

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

Tensions have increased across the Taiwan Strait after President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House speaker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UrWOCl4 via IFTTT

What draws the gold mafia to ‘Dubai, Dubai, Dubai’?

An Al Jazeera investigation shows how criminals use the city’s pro-business policies to smuggle gold, clean dirty cash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bEwyPa3 via IFTTT

Uganda’s public prosecutor to charge minister over corruption

The Ugandan cabinet minister is to be charged for mismanagement of the distribution of metal roofing sheets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zyueoKf via IFTTT

What’s next for Trump and the Republican Party?

After a landmark indictment in New York, can the former US president beat the accusations against him? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PLXEl98 via IFTTT

Saudi Arabia, Iran foreign ministers agree to reopen embassies

The two countries' top diplomats agree to resume flights, officials' visits and to facilitate visas for citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Soub2t4 via IFTTT

India central bank surprises by holding rates steady

The central bank decided to pause rate hikes in light of global macroeconomic and financial conditions, it said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J16GLwD via IFTTT

Opposition feels police heat ahead of voting in Zimbabwe

With a presidential election expected in July, government critics report clampdown on freedom of association, movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1u8DwXB via IFTTT

Portugal’s worsening housing crisis hits a diverse neighbourhood

Vulnerable residents, mostly second-generation immigrants, appeal 'arbitrary' evictions in a town near Lisbon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o5E8Frk via IFTTT

France to try Syrian regime officials for crimes against humanity

French judges charge three senior advisers to Bashar al-Assad with complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dtY8gfc via IFTTT

Russian official sought by ICC for war crimes speaks at UN

Maria Lvova-Belova will be the lead speaker at Security Council about Ukrainian children taken to Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JfOhI8Z via IFTTT

Israel attacks Gaza after Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli planes hit multiple sites in Gaza following a raid by security forces at Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KszR58d via IFTTT

Six killed, dozens trapped in avalanche in India’s Sikkim state

At least six people killed, 30 injured, and dozens missing in major avalanche near Himalayan resort in northeast India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BJsnzDw via IFTTT

Kenya to launch first operational satellite next week

As of 2022, at least 13 African countries had manufactured 48 satellites, but none has been launched from African soil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7RjKeOB via IFTTT

Taliban carries out deadly raid on ISIL hideout in Afghanistan

A police spokesman says an ISIL hideout in Nahri Shahi district was targeted and six fighters were killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5GyzjMT via IFTTT

Sudan’s Nile fishermen worry as climate change means fewer fish

Climate change and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of fishermen as fish stocks dwindle and some species disappear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ej2lG1m via IFTTT

US military kills top ISIL leader in raid on Syria: CENTCOM

US Central Command says Khalid Aydd Ahmed al-Jabouri was responsible for planning ISIL attacks in Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s0tCnQ5 via IFTTT

Two killed by Israeli army in raid on West Bank city of Nablus

Two Palestinian men were killed by Israeli troops during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G6CqNMa via IFTTT

Surviving a Sinister Sect: Chile’s Colonia Dignidad

A survivor of Chile’s Colonia Dignidad unites with a journalist and a lawyer to find justice and freedom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ImML0FX via IFTTT

Australian school principal Malka Leifer guilty of sexual abuse

Malka Leifer found guilty on 18 charges, including raping student during sleepover, sexually assaulting pupil at camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h140NUL via IFTTT

India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi challenges jail sentence

Congress leader files plea in Surat court following two-year jail sentence in defamation case brought by BJP legislator. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IpgbiUr via IFTTT

Kosovo’s Thaci and other KLA members to face war crimes trial

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three co-defendants are charged with war crimes in 1998-1999 war with Serbia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Hiblfc0 via IFTTT

Car bomb rocks a suburb of Syria’s capital Damascus

Police sources say there were no casualties after the bomb went off in a busy area of the affluent Mezze suburb. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PAx0OkZ via IFTTT

Three UK citizens held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Non-profit says charity medic, traveller and unnamed third man 'being well-treated' as UK foreign office seeks contact. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g9IhHxL via IFTTT

Burkina Faso expels two journalists working for French newspapers

The expulsions are the latest crackdown against French media by the military ruling the West African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aT5PBFY via IFTTT

Now is the time for the world to support the people of Türkiye

The human and material losses from the earthquakes are staggering; Türkiye needs international help to rebuild. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/op49xtj via IFTTT

Last students graduate: School closures spread in ageing Japan

As Japan's birth rate plunges faster than expected, school closures have picked up pace especially in rural areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HgfeJOd via IFTTT

‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sq7lJzm via IFTTT

Bulgarians vote in fifth parliamentary elections in two years

Bulgarians head to polls amid voter apathy and disillusionment over endemic corruption and political instability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AUCX5f6 via IFTTT

Ukraine accuses Metropolitan Pavel of condoning Russia’s invasion

During court hearing in Kyiv, Metropolitan Pavel rejected claim by Security Service that he condoned Russia's invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SYafc8z via IFTTT

Pakistan army says ‘terrorists’ from Iran side kill 4 soldiers

Incident took place in Kech district in southwestern Baluchistan province, which shares a lawless border with Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lk82t9T via IFTTT

Israeli police kill Palestinian man near Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem

The man killed on Saturday was 26-year-old Mohammad Khaled al-Osaibi from Houra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/weTHgaA via IFTTT

Tornadoes strike Arkansas and Illinois, killing at least 7 people

Destructive weather comes as President Biden tours the aftermath of a deadly tornado that struck Mississippi a week ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W3yiLfb via IFTTT

Ukrainian athletes to suffer from government ban: IOC

Ukraine says athletes will not participate in Paris Olympics qualifying event if forced to compete against Russians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J9X84fS via IFTTT

Russia-Ukraine war: Will there be a spring counteroffensive?

Ukraine has hinted a counteroffensive could begin as early as April. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NsW7bfx via IFTTT

Can Russia and China succeed in dethroning the dollar?

Russia turns to China's yuan as its foreign currency of choice and supports it in trade with other countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5G0ba17 via IFTTT

Finland, having cleared last NATO hurdle, heads to elections

Is Sanna Marin still popular and do most Finns support NATO? Here are five key things to know. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9FJNXV5 via IFTTT