The United States says it has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the resolution is linked to the release of captives, and that he hopes countries will support the move. The US has previously vetoed attempts to achieve a…
Thousands of Filipino farmers say they’re suffering from the effects of the climate pattern known as El Niño. The dry spell has damaged nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland, and is expected to affect almost all provinces in April – when it’s hottest in the Philippines. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from San Miguel in the…
The UK government recently announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years – as an alternative to fossil fuels. But it may not necessarily deliver the promise of energy independence for some time to come. Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports from Dungeness, in southern England. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…
Arrest warrants have been issued for nine members of the opposition in Venezuela. Two of them have already been detained. They’re close to Maria Corina Machado, who’s banned from running in the upcoming presidential election. Machado says the arrests amount to ‘brutal repression’ and are an attempt to prevent free and fair elections. Al Jazeera’s…
At least 16 people have been killed over the course of the week in Russia’s Belgorod region that borders Ukraine. The Ukrainian attacks intensified during presidential elections held last weekend. Authorities have announced mass evacuations from the region. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovahhhlova reports from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…
Indonesia’s electoral authority has confirmed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto officially won the presidential election last month. Prabowo secured 59 percent of the vote, but his rivals are set to contest the result in court. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook…
March Madness is ramping up, Trump asked the Supreme Court to grant him “absolute immunity” in the case related to the events of January 6th, he scored five primary wins last night but not as bigly as he was hoping for, a Trumper named Derek Myers who is running for a congressional seat mistakenly sent…
Ireland’s Prime Minister has quit, only two years into his second term. as premier He’s been the leader of Fine Gael since 2017. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE…
New national security legislation is coming into force in Hong Kong from Saturday. It includes life sentences for treason, sabotage, and for what’s described as ‘colluding with foreign forces.’ That follows legislators unanimously approving new powers which they say are necessary for stability. Al Jazeera’s Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. Subscribe to our channel…
The United Nations is warning that 220000 children in Sudan could die from malnutrition, in the coming weeks and months. The UN humanitarian Affairs agency has briefed the Security Council describing the situation as one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. Almost a year of fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid…