Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash
News Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash Hersi Ali Haji Hassan tells Al Jazeera that Hargeisa had ‘no choice’ but to seek recognition from Tel Aviv after…
Which are the 66 global organisations the US is leaving under Trump?
Which are the 66 global organisations the US is leaving under Trump? The significant changes will lead the US to withdraw from key forums focused on climate change, peace and…
US arms sales to Taiwan threaten peace in the Taiwan Strait
US arms sales to Taiwan threaten peace in the Taiwan Strait Washington’s actions violate the one-China principle and undermine regional stability. By Cao Xiaolin China’s ambassador to Qatar. Published On…
Trump says US role in Venezuela could last for years
Trump says US role in Venezuela could last for years Venezuela’s interior minister says US operation to abduct Maduro killed 100 people and wounded dozens. A mural by Venezuelan graffiti…
Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?
Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government? With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are scared to celebrate his departure. A demonstrator looks…
Sabalenka hits out at tennis chiefs over ‘insane’ tournament scheduling
Sabalenka hits out at tennis chiefs over ‘insane’ tournament scheduling The world No 1 expects to skip events again this year and face likely sanctions rather than put her health…
Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration
Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desperation amid the economic crisis. Shops are closed during protests in Tehran’s…
Lebanon army says phase one of disarming non-state groups in south complete
Lebanon army says phase one of disarming non-state groups in south complete Statement says army established state monopoly on arms in an ‘effective and tangible way’, without mentioning Hezbollah. Lebanese…
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests Remand prisoners suffering from host of dangerous symptoms will keep refusing food as the government refuses to meet their demands,…
Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?