Month: January 2024

Denmark is one of the world’s most digitised societies. It’s also known as a hub of technological and medical innovation in Europe. The country is leading research and development in fields like virtual reality and artificial intelligence for mental health. But the rise of disruptive new technology comes with concerns around data privacy, displacement of…

“They were thrown in like animals,” says Meri Gonashvili, a Georgian forensic anthropologist at Tbilisi State Medical University, as she describes the scene inside six mass graves discovered at a military base in Batumi, western Georgia. “For this regime, human life didn’t have any value,” she adds. Gonashvili is referring to the skeletons that belonged…

Amidst challenges like poverty, protests and the impact of climate change, Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes focuses on transforming the city. In his third term, he’s developing Rio as a smart city, blending technology with environmental sustainability and social integration. In response to climate change, Paes aims for as many as 40 percent "green"…

Al Jazeera’s Senior Political Analyst Marwan Bishara provides insight into the events leading up to a landmark ruling by the World Court on Gaza. He highlights the hypocrisy of Western leaders, particularly in the context of their response to the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…

Syrian refugees in the Middle East, are facing uncertainty because of deteriorating conditions in host countries. Struggling economies and declining international aid are pushing some refugees to try to reach Europe illegally. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports. 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:…

Inflation was expected to ease in 2024 after more than 18 months of interest rate hikes by central banks. The most aggressive monetary tightening in decades. But attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are threatening to push up the cost of living again. Geopolitical tensions have disrupted global trade, sending shipping and insurance…

Artificial intelligence strategies are a government priority in Russia. But after the launch of its so-called special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s been forced to develop domestic AI projects without technological support from abroad. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova looks at some of these innovations and the role AI is already playing in everyday life. Subscribe…

Israeli forces have carried out a series of raids in the Occupied West Bank, where they ransacked Palestinian homes. Two people have been injured in confrontations between Israeli troops and residents in the Jenin refugee camp. Raids also took place in towns near Hebron, Jenin, and Ramallah. At least 18 Palestinians have been arrested across…