A new law that critics say will stifle freedom of speech has been approved by Sri Lanka’s parliament. The Online Safety Bill has had a rocky ride since being introduced by the government in September last year. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter…
Palestinians who have family members wanted by the Israeli army say they are being unjustly arrested, interrogated and held in administrative detention to put pressure on them to surrender. Palestinian prisoner rights groups say there has been an uptick in this form of systematic oppression since Israel’s war on Gaza – and that women are…
The International Court of Justice will issue an order on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel this Friday, January 26, the court said in a statement. It’s important to note that this will not be the final ruling on the case, only on the provisional measures requested by South Africa, to “protect against…
At least 73 people have been killed after a tunnel collapsed at a gold mining site in Mali, where 200 miners were working. Mali, which is among the world’s poorest countries, is one of Africa’s leading gold producers. The government is launching an investigation. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow…
Qatar says it is appalled by remarks reportedly made by Israel’s Prime Minister, about Doha’s role in mediating the release of captives from Gaza. In a leaked recording, Benjamin Netanyahu was heard saying Qatar’s role was ‘problematic’ and he was unhappy Washington didn’t apply more pressure on them. In a statement published on X, the…
In the heart of Rafah, the Al-Arja family has ignited a story of generosity. They’ve established a bread oven to distribute free bread to the displaced. Al Jazeera spoke to both the Al-Arja family and the displaced Palestinians grateful for a place to cook. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held talks with his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The leaders discussed a number of issues including Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from the Turkish capital Ankara. 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:…
Tens of thousands of workers in Argentina have walked off the job in a 12-hour general strike against controversial economic reforms. The marches were led by trade unions who say the government’s planned austerity measures will worsen people’s already difficult living conditions. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from the capital Buenos Aires. Subscribe to our…
Russia is accusing Ukraine of shooting down a military plane. The plane came down near the city of Belgorod in southern Russia. The Kremlin says the aircraft had 74 people on board, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. But Kyiv says it was carrying weapons. The Ukrainian President has called for full clarity on the…
French farmers took their protests to Brussels on Tuesday. Their protest movement has been growing across France inspired by similar demonstrations in Germany and the Netherlands. The farmers are angry both at the EU and the French government for what they say are rising prices, taxes and unreasonable ecological legislation. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports….