Many of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy activists have been arrested, intimidated, or forced into exile in recent years as mainland China tightens its control. The latest security law to be passed, known as Article 23, has been called the “last nail in the coffin” for Hong Kong’s civil society. But those who still hold hope…
“We are in a multi-front war, in the offence and defence,” said Defence Minister Yoav Gallant at a meeting of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, reports The Times of Israel. We will “act everywhere, every day to prevent the force build-up of our enemies”, he said. Israel’s goal is to “make it clear…
Salvage operations have begun, a week after the collapse of a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore. Four people remain missing presumed dead, along with two others whose bodies have been recovered. And there are concerns that it will impact Baltimore’s economy, as shipping traffic has been suspended. Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports…
At least 16 people have been killed and 7 others injured in a fire at a nightclub under renovation in Istanbul. It happened in the basement of the 16-storey building where the venue is located. The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals. The fire is now under control. An investigation is underway. Al Jazeera’s…
American truffle farmers have struggled for years to grow the valuable crops in America. But Burwell Farms in North Carolina has found a way to consistently harvest up to 120 lbs of white truffles per acre. It required a scientific breakthrough, years of tree cultivation and some highly trained dogs. WSJ visited Burwell Farms to…
Israel’s leader described the Israeli air strike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers, including six foreign nationals, as “unintended” and “tragic”. “These things happen in wartime,” Netanyahu added, saying an investigation is under way. Officials are “checking this thoroughly” and “will do everything for this not to happen again”. An earlier statement by Israeli…
Pakistan has released a 45-million-dollar assistance package, aimed at providing economic relief during Ramadan. People are struggling to deal with high prices and soaring inflation, as the government finalises an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to help its ailing economy. Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad, Pakistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow…
World leaders have expressed outrage after seven aid workers with the charity World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli strike on their clearly-marked vehicles in central Gaza. 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…
In a tale spanning continents, two trading card companies find themselves embroiled in a saga of failed courtships and escalating legal disputes. Amid the surge in trading card sales, which has transformed this once-niche hobby into a lucrative industry attracting investors, the clash between Panini and Fanatics unfolds. As both sides vie for dominance, the…
University students and engineers opposing Myanmar’s military coup, are helping armed groups make weapons. Rebels have struggled to arm themselves to fight the junta. Al Jazeera gained exclusive access to a weapons factory, where 3D printers are manufacturing assault rifles. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…