Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai PM, was released on parole after a hospital stay. Uncertain return to public life could spark protests. Thaksin’s supporters have stayed away, but some feel he hasn’t yet paid his debt to society and worry that his return could reignite street protests. Meanwhile, a new party promising reform threatens Thaksin’s Perth…

Dozens arrested as Russians mourn Navalny’s death despite anti-dissident laws

Dozens arrested as Russians mourn Navalny’s death despite anti-dissident laws

Arrests in Russia as people mourn Navalny. Protests illegal. Family demands body. World leaders speak out on death. Dozens were detained in at least 21 cities across Russia as people attempted to publicly mourn the death of Alexei Navalny. Despite strict anti-dissident laws, mourners gathered in several cities, including Moscow and St. Al Jazeera’s Imogen…

Gaza Strip faces risk of famine as half of population starves with limited food supplies

Gaza Strip faces risk of famine as half of population starves with limited food supplies

Half of Gaza faces hunger due to scarce vegetables and no fruits. Al-Kurd’s family is aiding the needy with food. In the midst of the ongoing conflict, the population in Gaza Strip is at risk of famine as limited quantities of vegetables and no fruits are available in the markets. Al Jazeera’s Hind Al-Khudri reports…

Turkish Citizens March in Solidarity with Gaza, Calling for End to Israel’s War Crimes

Turkish Citizens March in Solidarity with Gaza, Calling for End to Israel’s War Crimes

Turkish citizens marched in Istanbul to support Palestinians, calling for an end to Israeli war crimes and boycotts. The march, organized by the Palestine Initiative, saw hundreds of civilians and NGOs gather at Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, and walk to the downtown. The group of people voiced their fears and concerns about the bombing of…

Libyans celebrate 13th anniversary of revolution, despite conflict and political division

Libyans celebrate 13th anniversary of revolution, despite conflict and political division

Libyans celebrate 13 years since ousting Gaddafi, remaining optimistic despite ongoing conflict, gathering at Tripoli’s Martyr’s Square. Despite political division, economic challenges, and ongoing conflict, Libyans are determined to continue celebrating the anniversary of the revolution. The 17th February revolution marked the end of decades of oppression and injustice, paving the way for a democratic…

Israeli Military Offensive Kills Over 50 in Gaza, Displacing Civilians and Worsening Food Crisis

Israeli Military Offensive Kills Over 50 in Gaza, Displacing Civilians and Worsening Food Crisis

Over 50 Palestinians died in Israeli military action on Gaza Strip, causing food insecurity for displaced civilians. Ceasefire is critical. The Israeli military forces continue their offensive on the ground in Gaza, resulting in a string of deadly airstrikes that have targeted the central and southern areas of the territory. As the Gazans and displaced…

Hamas threatens to suspend ceasefire talks unless Gaza aid increased

Hamas threatens to suspend ceasefire talks unless Gaza aid increased

Hamas threatened Saturday to suspend ceasefire talks unless urgent aid was brought into the north of the Gaza Strip, where aid agencies have warned of a looming famine. Osama Hamdan, Senior Spokesman of Hamas, joins Al Jazeera’s live on the phone from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us…

Netanyahu juxtapositions Israeli fighters with Israeli captives: Bishara

Netanyahu juxtapositions Israeli fighters with Israeli captives: Bishara

Speaking in a televised address, the Israeli prime minister has again come out against a two-state solution and an independent Palestinian state.  Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, highlights that the Israeli Prime Minister has firmly rejected proposals from America’s allies, friends, and critics, displaying a new-found confidence and assertiveness after months of wavering….