Month: January 2024

The world has been welcoming in 2024. Night skies have been lighting up as people celebrate the new year. Mmalegabe Motsepe takes a look at some of the highlights. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #NewYear #NewYearcelebrations

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Tensions are rising, particularly after the US killed 10 members of the Houthis in the Red Sea. This was the first time since the beginning of escalation in the Red Sea that we have seen killings. A Houthi statement says the US “bears full responsibility” and there will be consequences. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps…

More than 100 historic and cultural sites in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli bombardment since the war started. It’s a big loss for Palestinians – and also for the wider world. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber has more. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/…

Australia has become the first country to limit vaping to people with a medical prescription, and has banned imports of disposable vapes. The healthcare industry has welcomed the move Australia has some of the toughest nicotine controls in the world. As Al Jazeera’s Sarah Clarke reports from Sydney. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting the New Year with his lowest ever approval rating. He’s been prime minister for 16 years in total – over three terms in office. But now surveys suggest more than half of Israelis believe his time in power should end now – pointing to security, intelligence and…

Japan has issued tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes shook western areas. The Japan Meterological Agency reported a quake on Monday hitting Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, one of them measuring a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. It issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of…

As the world was celebrating a new year with fireworks and festivities, Palestinians in Gaza were running for their lives and looking for places to shelter. Overnight, the central area of the Gaza Strip has been pounded repeatedly. We’re looking at an area that was designated a safe zone for Palestinians to evacuate to. There…