Israeli air strikes hit Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza

Israeli air strikes hit Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza

Israeli warplanes have continued their attacks on residential areas in the central and southern Gaza. A warehouse sheltering displaced Palestinians was hit in Deir al Balah. Ambulances took the injured to Al Aqsa hospital nearby. At least 27,500 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s war on Gaza started in early October. A series of Israeli…

Influence in Pakistani politics: Military’s role under spotlight ahead of elections

Influence in Pakistani politics: Military’s role under spotlight ahead of elections

Pakistan is set to hold general elections this Thursday. But it’s not the political parties that are seen as the main influencers, it’s the military. The first coup took place in 1958 and since then, the nation has been under military rule. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Lahore, Pakistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe…

Senegal presidential election postponed: Opposition politicians against move arrested

Senegal presidential election postponed: Opposition politicians against move arrested

Senegal’s opposition is vowing to resist president Macky Sall’s move to stay in power after parliament voted to extend his tenure and delay elections. Several opposition politicians have been arrested. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from the Senagalese capital, Dakar. 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…

No presidential immunity for trump: US court rules former president can be prosecuted

No presidential immunity for trump: US court rules former president can be prosecuted

A US court has ruled that former President Donald Trump can face trial on charges of plotting to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. The judges unanimously ruled that he is not immune from prosecution though Trump says he will appeal the ruling. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Washington DC. Subscribe to our…

Ukraine military drafting: Proposed legislation looks to increase army ranks

Ukraine military drafting: Proposed legislation looks to increase army ranks

Politicians in Ukraine have been considering new legislation to increase the ranks of its army, as the full-scale war with Russia approaches its second anniversary. New measures would include lowering the draft age and forcing young men who’ve left the country, to register for possible call-up. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Subscribe…

Millions at risk of famine in Gaza: Lack of food pushing people to brink of starvation

Millions at risk of famine in Gaza: Lack of food pushing people to brink of starvation

The threat of starvation has reached critical levels in Gaza and finding enough food has become vital to survival. Policy makers, UN representatives and civil society activists have been gathering in Doha, Qatar, to discuss ways of guaranteeing access to food for people in Gaza and around the world. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber reports. Subscribe…

Chile forest fires: President indicates arson suspected

Chile forest fires: President indicates arson suspected

Emergency crews in Chile are searching for hundreds of people who remain missing following severe wildfires. At least 131 people have died in the fires, which were fanned by winds and dry conditions. President Gabriel Boric says security is being increased, after reports of arsonists attempting to light new fires. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor…

Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on

Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on

A year ago, powerful earthquakes struck 11 provinces across southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing over 50,000 people and injuring 100,000. Though much rubble has been cleared, rebuilding progresses slowly. Around three million people were displaced by the quakes. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Hatay, Turkey. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…