Taiwan’s incoming president pledges to resist China’s intimidation and safeguard the island

Taiwan’s incoming president pledges to resist China’s intimidation and safeguard the island

China has criticised the United States, United Kingdom and Japan for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader on his victory. Beijing accuses the three nations of interfering in another country’s internal affairs Preident-elect Lai Ching-te has warned his supporters the next four years will be tough, without control of the legislature. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports…

Are Timeshares Worth It?

Are Timeshares Worth It?

Nearly 10 million U.S. households take part in the $10 billion-a-year timeshare industry dominated by companies like Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Wyndham Destinations, Westgate Resorts and Capital Vacations. But while Americans are eager to buy a timeshare, 85% regret their purchase, according to a study. In the past three years, more than 3,000…

Sudan: The war the world forgot | The Listening Post

Sudan: The war the world forgot | The Listening Post

Thousands killed, millions displaced – the crisis in Sudan continues unabated and underreported. Two Sudanese journalists reflect on the coverage of Sudan’s civil war. Feature contributors: Yassmin Abdel-Magied – Author, Talking About a Revolution; Editor, Eyes on Sudan Isma’il Kushkush – Sudanese-American journalist Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ajlisteningpost Find us…

American Jewish Perspective on Israel’s War on Gaza | On the Record

American Jewish Perspective on Israel’s War on Gaza | On the Record

Simone Zimmerman, an American Jewish activist, joins On The Record and opens up about how supporting Israel was a natural part of her upbringing. She shares her perspective on US-Israel relations, and its influence on the social chasm it’s created among Jewish people. Along with Al Jazeera presenter Samantha Johnson, Zimmerman discusses her relationship with…

Kidney patients face dialysis crisis at packed Gaza hospital

Kidney patients face dialysis crisis at packed Gaza hospital

Israel’s war on Gaza has led to one of the world’s most severe health crises. More than 70 percent of Gaza’s health facilities are out of service. Those that are operating are facing shortages of supplies and even medical workers. Across the strip, there is only one dialysis ward treating patients suffering from kidney failure…

100 days of Israel’s relentless war on Gaza | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

100 days of Israel’s relentless war on Gaza | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

Israel has bombed and attacked Gaza for 100 days straight, killing close to 24,000 people. Here are just some of them. 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 Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Taiwan elects ruling party candidate that China disapproves of

Taiwan elects ruling party candidate that China disapproves of

Taiwan has elected William Lai Ching-te, a candidate Beijing sees as a ‘dangerous separatist’, to lead the self-governing island. In his victory speech, he said his ruling Democratic Progressive Party has always sought good relations with China. 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:…

Sudan sees surge in child soldier recruitment as fighting continues

Sudan sees surge in child soldier recruitment as fighting continues

Children are being recruited in Sudan’s war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. That’s according to video footage from battles and human rights groups. The UN has expressed concern about the recruitment of child soldiers and has urged both sides to end it. But as the fighting continues, there are worries that…