Despite economies stagnating in many countries, the European Central Bank has announced that it is too soon to lower interest rates. Inflation rates have fallen after soaring a year ago. But the war in Gaza and tensions disrupting shipping in the Red Sea are expected to drive prices up again this year. Al Jazeera’s Step…
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Osama Hamdan, a Hamas leader based in Lebanon, lauded continued fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza and said schisms within the Israeli government demonstrate weakness. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "delusional" and denounced Israeli political divisions. Hamdan accused Washington of supporting Israeli military actions and condemned…
When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only grown more dire and they feel more alone and desperate than…
Israel has intensified its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip as civilian death toll mounts. At least 20 people have been killed in Gaza city. UN says heavy fighting has “encircled” two hospitals in Khan Younis – Nasser and Al-Amal – leaving thousands of “terrified staff, patients and displaced people trapped inside”. Gaza’s health ministry…
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Israel is driving ahead with its genocidal war on Gaza. Yet while it is massacring Palestinians, it is failing to destroy Hamas. As the world watches, Israel’s military continues its slaughter without restraint using western-supplied weapons. So is this a pivotal point in history for both the Palestinian people and Israel? Presenter: Neave Barker Guests:…
For nine months, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting for control. More than five million people have been displaced in the war. Both sides are accused of forcibly disappearing civilians – and torturing them in detention centres. They deny the allegations. The rights group – Sudan Emergency Lawyers –…
2023 was Denver International airport’s busiest year on record, with an estimated 78 million passengers for the year. CNBC got a behind the scenes look at United’s Denver operations and explores how the airport and airline plan to keep up with the demand: https://youtu.be/fO-qr4G6E1o
South Korea alerts of North Korea’s weapon advancements. Pyongyang’s recent test of a "new strategic cruise missile" and a hypersonic missile raise tensions. Farmers living near the DMZ dread conflict hampering work and causing population decline. Al Jazeera’s Eunice Kim reports from Cheorwon, South Korea. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…
Several proposals have been put forward to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the U.S., Egypt and Qatar pushing to de-escalate in phases. But major sticking points about who should govern Gaza are blocking progress as Israel doesn’t want to govern and are against the top contender, the Palestinian Authority. So why is…