Israeli forces have stepped up strikes in southern Gaza overnight, a day after announcing plans to pull back some troops. The centre of the strip is a battlefield. There’s fighting around three refugee camps, between Israeli forces and the armed wing of Hamas. The number of Palestinians killed in the military offensive since October 7th…
Ethiopia has signed a deal with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland to secure access to the Red Sea. The deal is expected to mean Ethiopia will be allowed to use a coastal military base. Somaliland’s president says that, in return, Ethiopia will officially recognise Somaliland. Al Jazeera’s Alexandra Byers reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe…
Rescue efforts are underway in western Japan, after a powerful earthquake caused widespread damage and triggered Tsunami warnings. At least eight people have been killed in and around the epicentre of the earthquake. Al Jazeera’s Eunice Kim has the latest from Kanazawa, Japan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us…
A warning this video contains flashing images that could affect some viewers. More than one billion people will vote in presidential and legislative elections across the Asia Pacific region this year. From India, the world’s largest democracy, to some of the smallest, the choices made by voters could have far reaching consequences. Al Jazeera’s Tony…
People’s life in the Gaza strip has been shattered by the war. But amid the desperation, Palestinians are struggling against many odds to make a living. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports. 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:…
There’s more violence between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Soldiers have stormed Jenin refugee camp, as well as the cities of Qalqilya and Salfit. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut has the latest in the occupied East Jerusalem. 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…
Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a law passed by the Knesset that would have limited its oversight of government decisions. The amendments, supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triggered months of protests. Critics warned the changes could encourage corruption and arbitrary appointments of important posts. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from occupied East Jerusalem….
Artist-manager and Wu-Tang clan confidante Sophia Chang talks about why risk-taking is in her DNA, how she is no longer afraid to take up space and falling in love again. Interview recorded Aug. 10, 2023. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for…
Ukrainian rocket shelling in the Russian-held eastern city of Donetsk killed four people. Russia says the attack was launched from several areas. And Ukraine says Russian drones targeted a residential area in the Odesa region, killing one person. Both sides have escalated assaults since Friday when Russia targeted major cities throughout Ukraine, killing 30 people….
On the first day of the year, numerous air strikes targeted the hills near the coast, with approximately eight Israeli warplane attacks and drone-launched missiles, resulting in substantial smoke plumes. Around Naqoura, there were a total of 10 attacks on the surrounding hills. Kfar Kila, to the east, experienced three air strikes, and Maroun al-Ras…