A US strike in Iraq that killed the leader of an Iran-backed armed group has increased tensions with the country’s government. Iraq’s Prime Minister says the drone attack is a serious violation of the country’s sovereignty. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi has more from Baghdad. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find…
Global debt has hit a record $307 trillion in 2023. That includes the amount of money owed by corporations, governments and individuals around the world. And it’s equivalent to almost $40,000 for every single person on the planet. Multiple crises in recent years have worsened the problem – pushing countries to the brink. And that…
After three months of destruction, displacement and the killing of Palestinians, we take a deep dive into the way the Gaza story has been covered. Since the attacks on October 7, The Listening Post has interviewed a range of experts on the news coverage – what’s missing in it, and how it has helped enable…
US President Joe Biden has kicked off his re-election campaign with a blistering attack on Donald Trump – the man who could be his challenger in the election later this year. Biden described the former President as a threat to democracy. His speech was made a day before the third anniversary of the storming of…
general election on Sunday but there is little doubt about the outcome. That’s because the main opposition party is boycotting the vote. Rights groups say there’s been a systematic crackdown on dissent, and that the country looks set to emerge as a one-party state. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hulll reports from the capital Dhaka. Subscribe to…
The UN’s warning comes as Israeli air strikes continue to target civilians – in the centre and south of the strip. Gaza’s Al Aqsa hospital is overwhelmed with casualities. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed. Al Jazeera’s Villem Willem Marx reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook…
Iranian state media says eleven people have been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s suicide bombing – that killed at least 89 people in south-eastern Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi has promised to respond to the attacks, for which ISIL claimed responsibility. Ali Hashem reports from the capital, Tehran. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…
A funeral has taken place in Al Mawasi west of Khan Younis for civilians killed in Israel’s bombardment. The victims were mostly children of two Palestinian families, who were seeking refuge in a designated so-called safe zone. Al Jazeera’s Ismail Abu Omar was there and a warning, his report contains distressing images. Subscribe to our…
Heavy rainfall is worsening conditions in northern Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Anas Al-Sharif has been to the Jabalia refugee camp to see what people are having to endure. 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…
Authorities in Israel are reporting record numbers of military casualties, as the army engages Hamas fighters in the ground offensive in Gaza. Israel’s rehabilitation authority estimates that more than 12,000 soldiers will suffer physical disabilities this year, as a result of injuries on the battlefield. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Tel Aviv. Subscribe to…