The Ukrainian man fighting Russian ‘lies’ with his front-line newspaper
A newspaper on Russia’s radar Before delivering news along the shattered roads of northeastern Ukraine, Vassyl spent years reporting from Zolochiv. He wrote poetry when he was a teenager, studied…
How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?
EXPLAINER How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills? China’s military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.…
Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps
Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps Israeli attacks, violating a ceasefire agreement, are reported across Gaza, as Palestinian misery compounded by rains. Workers drain floodwaters…
Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland
Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland Demonstrations sweep Somalia as the government seeks global diplomatic support. Protesters gather at Mogadishu Stadium to denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, December…
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 79
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.
Iran’s president calls on gov’t to hear ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters
Iran’s president calls on gov’t to hear ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to take action to protect purchasing power of Iranians as currency plummets to record lows.…
Which countries will start using the euro in 2026?
EXPLAINER Which countries will start using the euro in 2026? On January 1, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the European Union’s single currency. (Al Jazeera) By Marium…
A decimated Gaza marks the end of another year of Israeli bombs
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK A decimated Gaza marks the end of another year of Israeli bombs Nobody relaxes too much in the fleeting moments of near-normalcy because they know these can disappear…
UN says Sudan’s el-Fasher a ‘crime scene’ in first access since RSF capture
UN says Sudan’s el-Fasher a ‘crime scene’ in first access since RSF capture International aid workers discover largely deserted war-ravaged Sudanese city with few signs of life following mass atrocities.…
“No withdrawal of the Israeli army” from Gaza unless Hamas disarms
Thomas Warrick talks about Trump’s plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.