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‘I missed my family’: Tears and smiles as Thai captives come home
Nine Thai nationals remain in captivity in Gaza after weeks of diplomacy for their release. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/i-missed-my-family-tears-and-smiles-as-thai-capti…
Meta shuts 4,800 accounts over alleged China-based influence operation
Tech giant says it has dismantled five China-based networks of fake accounts so far this year. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/meta-shuts-4800-accounts-over-alleged-china-ba…
Panama celebrates court order to cancel mine even as business is hit
For weeks, Panama was shaken by its largest protest movement in decades as residents decried a mining contract. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/30/panama-celebrates-court-o…
Israel has lost the war of public opinion
In the age of social media, Israel is no longer able to conceal the truth about its conduct in Palestine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/30/israel-has-lost-the-war-of-pub…
Progressive US lawmakers renew calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
With pause in Gaza war set to expire, Congress members gathered outside White House in call to stop the bloodshed. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/30/progressive-us-lawmakers-…
Henry Kissinger: Nobel Prize-winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100
An 'enigmatic realist' who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/30/henry-kissing…
New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military
US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/29/us-slaps-sanctions-on…
As truce holds, people in Gaza venture out to survey destruction
The massive destruction of homes and infrastructure 'severely compromises' the ability to meet basic needs, the UN said. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/29/as-truce…
LGBTQ advocates cheer Thailand’s latest drive for same-sex marriage law
If approved, Thailand would be first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only second in Asia. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/29/lgbtq-advocates-cheer-…
Group stages ‘die-ins’ across Washington, DC, to raise awareness for Gaza
Silent protesters are using visual depictions of dead Palestinians to highlight the toll of Israel's war to passersby. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/28/group-stages-die-…
Saudi Arabia selected to host World Expo in 2030
Country also expected to host 2034 World Cup achieves latest in series of wins for Gulf states on international events. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/28/saudi-arabia-selecte…
Hong Kong’s arrested pro-democracy activists face long wait for judgement
Closing arguments are due to begin in high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy figures nearly three years after arrests. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/28/hong-kongs-arrested-p…
US rights advocates launch hunger strike for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Actor Cynthia Nixon joins activists and state legislators outside White House in protest against US backing of Gaza war. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/us-rights-advocates…
Hamas releases 11 more captives from Gaza, Israeli army says
Release comes after mediator Qatar says Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/hamas-releases-11-more-captives-from-gaza-israeli-a…
Palestinians gather in Ramallah streets to welcome freed prisoners
The exchange of captives for prisoners between Hamas and Israel continued for a third day on Sunday. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/27/palestinians-gather-in-ramallah-stre…
Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview
Saudi club Al Nassr host Iran's Persepolis FC in the AFC Champions League after beating them in Tehran earlier. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/27/al-nassr-vs-persepolis…
Volunteer recalls final hours at Indonesian Hospital amid Israeli siege
Volunteer medical worker Fikri Rofiul Haq says lsraeli tanks repeatedly fired on hospital in northern Gaza. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/volunteer-calls-final-hours-at-i…
Sierra Leone president says ‘most leaders’ of unrest arrested
The government says it is in full control following an armed attack in the capital and a nationwide curfew. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/26/sierra-leone-president-says-most…
Sudan aid workers risk ‘kidnap and rape’, experts warn
Aid organisations make urgent call for humanitarian corridors to allow them to do their work safely. source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/26/sudan-aid-workers-risk-kidnap-and-r…
Photos: Lebanese residents of border towns return home amid truce in Gaza
About 55,500 Lebanese have been displaced by clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces since October 7. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/26/photos-lebanese-residents-of-b…
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, four Thai captives after hours-long delay
Israel is now expected to release 39 Palestinian prisoners from its jails under the Qatar-mediated truce. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/25/hamas-releases-thirteen-israeli-ca…
Families reunited with their children held by Hamas and Israel
As some families are now able to hold their loved ones close, thousands more in Gaza will never get a reunion. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/25/families-reunited…
Derek Chauvin, police officer who killed George Floyd, stabbed, report says
Floyd's death in 2020 sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and racism. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/25/derek-chauvin-police-officer-who-killed-george-flo…
Man convicted in murder case that rocked Malaysia claims paid for silence
A former policeman protests his innocence, insisting he was paid to remain silent to protect former PM Najib Razak. source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/25/man-convicted-in-mur…
Hamas Captives and Palestinian Prisoners Released
24 captives held by Hamas and 39 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have been set free. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/24/hamas-captives-and-palestinian-prisone…
Photos: Palestinians released from prison reunite with loved ones
39 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons in exchange for 13 Israeli hostages freed by Hamas. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/24/photos-palestinians-released-from-…
‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue
Many end up for months on end in dire conditions in detention centres – sometimes alongside their traffickers. source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/24/just-as-scared-cyberscam-…
Hamas says 30 killed in Israeli attack on UN school ahead of Gaza truce
Ahead of planned four-day pause in hostilities, Israel says war to continue for two months after 'brief respite'. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/23/dozens-killed-in-i…
What’s behind efforts to strip Guatemala’s president-elect of his immunity?
Critics fear President-elect Bernardo Arevalo could be blocked from taking office amid a probe into university protests. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/23/whats-behind-effort…
Displaced Palestinians react to Israel-Hamas pause in fighting
The 4-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas is being met with mixed reaction by many displaced Palestinians. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/22/displaced-…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637
As the war enters its 637th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-637?traffic_source=rss
10 years after Haiyan, are mangroves protecting Philippine coastal areas?
Mangroves create a natural breakwater but Manila is focused on man-made interventions to protect against future storms. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/22/10-years-after-haiya…
Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?
With the increasing lure of franchise cricket and uneven distribution of money- the future of ODIs hangs in the balance. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/21/future-of-cricket…
OpenAI investors considering suing board after CEO Altman’s firing: Sources
Investors reportedly concerned they could lose hundreds of millions of dollars they invested in the tech startup. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/21/openai-investors-consid…
“A genocidal war” Surgeon says Israel strategically destroying Gaza health
Surgeoon tells Al Jazeera he believes the destruction of the health sector is part of an Israeli military strategy. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/20/a-genocidal-…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 635
As the war enters its 635th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-635?traffic_source=rss
Argentina elects outsider Javier Milei on platform of radical reform
Milei, a self-described 'anarcho-capitalist', promised to slash public spending and abolish the central bank. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/20/argentina-elects-outsi…
Israeli army says it found a 55-metre tunnel under Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Military publishes video of what it describes as tunnel, running 55 metres in length and dug under the medical facility. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/19/israeli-army-says-i…
India vs Australia: Cricket World Cup final fever soars in Ahmedabad
Excitement builds in Ahmedabad as unbeaten hosts India get set to face Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/19/india-vs-australia-cr…
Biden writes two different letters on Gaza war, reflecting his US audience
Messages to pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel Americans aren't contradictory but it's an uncommon White House practice. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/depending-on-hi…
No end to Palestinian suffering with no end to Israel’s war on Gaza
Many people were killed and wounded in Israeli attacks on two schools in northern Gaza. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/18/photos-as-israeli-war-on-gaza-rages-on-suffering-…
Sam Altman fired as CEO of ChatGPT maker Open AI
AI startup says Altman was 'not consistently candid in his communications with the board.' source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/sam-altman-fired-as-ceo-of-chatgpt-maker-…
‘Pipe dream’: Why is the US pushing the Palestinian Authority to lead Gaza?
Analysts say talk of the Palestinian Authority governing a destroyed post-conflict Gaza is premature and unrealistic. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/17/pipe-dream-why-is-the-…
The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long?
Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/17/the-uss-budget-deal…
Biden and Qatar’s emir discuss Gaza hostages, humanitarian aid
Leaders discussed efforts to increase the flow of urgently needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/17/biden-and-qatars-emir-discuss-gaza-host…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 632
As the war enters its 632nd day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-632?traffic_source=rss
South Africa loses to Australia in ICC semifinal
Battle between two strong contenders with South Africa playing in four World Cups, Australia lifting trophy five times. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/17/south-africa-loses…
Canadian man found guilty of murdering Muslim family in truck attack
The 22-year-old deliberately ran over and killed four members of the family in 2021, leaving nine-year-old orphaned. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/16/canadian-man-who-ran-do…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 631
As the war enters its 631st day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-631?traffic_source=rss
Solomon Islands eyes ‘long-lasting legacy’ as counts down to Pacific Games
The event has cost an estimated $250m, but the government believes it is money well spent given the potential benefits. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/16/solomon-islands-eyes…
Joe Biden meets with China’s Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping called the US-China relationship 'the most important bilateral relationship in the world.' source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/joe-biden-me…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 630
As the war enters its 630th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-630?traffic_source=rss
Q&A: Australian senator Mehreen Faruqi says she won’t ‘shut up’ on Gaza
Faruqi is using her place in parliament to protest against Australia's decision not to join calls for a Gaza ceasefire. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/qa-australian-se…
Yemen’s Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles towards Israel
Israeli authorities say missile intercepted near Eilat after Houthi leader earlier promised to continue attacks. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/yemens-houthis-say-they-fir…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 629
As the war enters its 629th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-629?traffic_source=rss
Indonesians boycott McDonald’s, Starbucks over support for Israel
Boycott follows McDonald’s Israel's announcement that it donated free meals to the Israeli military. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/indonesians-boycott-mcdonalds-starb…
The US is facing a loneliness ‘epidemic’. Can art help reverse the trend?
Physician and Harvard professor Jeremy Nobel believes art can help foster connections in a time of increasing isolation. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/13/the-us-is-facing-a-…
Why has David Cameron returned to front-line politics in the UK?
Former British prime minister becomes foreign secretary in political shock. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/11/13/why-has-david-cameron-returned-to-front-line-pol…
Gaza’s two biggest hospitals cease operations as WHO warns of rising deaths
UN agency says three nurses killed at Al-Shifa, as WHO calls for immediate ceasefire to halt loss of life. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/13/gazas-two-biggest-hospitals-cease…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 628
As the war enters, its 628th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-628?traffic_source=rss
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault
Founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands is convicted of charges linked to incidents between 1988 and 2005. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/12/canadian-fashion-m…
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives
A smaller group of anti-government protesters defied a crackdown on anti-war voices and demanded a ceasefire. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/thousands-rally-in-tel-aviv-ca…
Ukraine military officer had key role in Nord Stream sabotage, reports say
President Zelenskyy has denied Ukraine was behind blasts that cut off major route for Russian gas exports to Europe. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/ukraine-officer-had-key…
Turkey’s ‘Saturday mothers’ allowed to hold vigil for first time since 2018
Relatives of victims of enforced disappearances in the 80s and 90s held a sit-in in Istanbul following a court ruling. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/turkeys-saturday-moth…
Two premature babies die, 37 under threat at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Neonatal intensive care unit stops working at under-siege facility with power outages and no fuel. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/37-babies-at-risk-of-dying-in-gaza-hospit…
Debate or no debate, Trump still commands the 2024 Republican race
Experts say Trump is acting more like an incumbent than a traditional candidate in a packed presidential primary field. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/debate-or-no-debate-…
Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests
Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons exports to Israel. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/australian-arms-exports-to-israel-in-fo…
Independence march: Smaller crowds expected at Poland’s nationalist rally
After the right suffered at a recent election and amid internal divisions, fewer are likely to join the annual event. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/independence-march-sma…
Israel revises down toll from October 7 attack to ‘around 1,200’
Israeli officials say the original death toll of 1,400 included unidentified corpses now believed to be Hamas fighters. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/israel-revises-death…
This Israel war has no mercy, Gaza rescue workers say
Civil defence members work around the clock with limited resources and no guarantee of their safety, witnessing horrors. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/10/this-israel-war-…
Israel strikes Gaza’s biggest hospital complex, health officials say
Israel's military has claimed Hamas operates at al-Shifa, which the armed group and hospital officials have denied. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/israel-strikes-gazas…
Former Biden campaign staffers call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Letter by Democratic campaigners adds to pressure for ending war, as US president says 'no possibility' of ceasefire. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/former-biden-ca…
Portugal’s president calls snap elections in March after PM resigns
Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced resignation after chief of staff was arrested amid corruption probe. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/portuguese-president-calls-snap-e…
More than 1,000 USAID employees sign letter backing Gaza ceasefire
Letter by US aid agency staffers says humanitarian assistance is largely 'rendered moot' amid intensifying violence. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/more-than-1000-u…
Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?
Experts say a fractured Republican Party is increasingly turning away from Ukraine in favour of support for Israel. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/why-are-us-republicans-pu…
Q&A: Former UN expert stresses Israel’s occupation of Gaza never ended
Al Jazeera speaks to former UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk about reality of Israel's control over besieged enclave. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/qa-former-un-expe…
Millions of Australians cut off from mobile phone networks, internet
Sudden nationwide outage hits Optus, country's second largest network operator. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/millions-of-australians-cut-off-from-mobile-phone-network…
Top judge demoted in Indonesia after ruling favouring president’s son
Panel investigating ruling on election laws finds Anwar Usman, the president's brother-in-law, broke ethics code. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/top-judge-demoted-in-in…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 623
As the war enters its 623rd day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-623?traffic_source=rss
US says doesn’t support Israeli occupation of Gaza after war
National Security Council spokesperson says Biden believes Israeli occupation of Gaza 'not the the right thing to do'. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/7/us-says-doesnt…
‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade
Front-line workers say methamphetamine pills are being sold for as little as $0.25 each. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/7/cheaper-than-beer-laos-meth-prices-plummet-as-myanma…
Mumbai welcomes Al Hilal’s superstars, despite 2-0 defeat
Mumbai City fans were disappointed not to see Neymar after his injury ruled him out. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/6/mumbai-welcomes-al-hilals-superstars-despite-2-0-defea…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war complicates plans for 2024 elections
The Ukrainian president says talk of polls is 'irresponsible' while the country is fighting a Russian invasion. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/ukraines-zelensky-say…
China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war
As Western leaders rush to the Middle East, Beijing has taken a more low key stance to the deepening conflict. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/china-takes-cautious-approach-…
‘Intense bombings’ by Israeli forces around Gaza hospitals amid blackout
Third total communications outage in Gaza since start of war as Israel says it has divided the besieged strip into two. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/intense-bombings-by-i…
Israel’s military claims it has cut Gaza in half, surrounded Gaza City
With Gaza under a total communications outage, it is difficult to confirm the Israeli army's announcement. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/israels-military-claims-it-has…
Family, including three children, killed by Israeli attack in south Lebanon
Israeli was also killed in a retaliatory strike launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah across the southern border. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/woman-three-children-killed-b…
‘Biden, you can’t hide’: Tens of thousands march in US for Gaza ceasefire
Large demonstration in Washington, DC expresses anger at President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/biden-you-cant-hide-thousan…
Hamburg airport closed after armed man breaches security
The attacker drove a car through a barrier and fired shots in the air; all flights were cancelled. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/4/hamburg-airport-closed-after-armed-man-bre…
Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement
Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/4/australias-albanese-heads-to-…
Anwar El Ghazi’s contract terminated by Mainz over Israel-Palestine posts
Dutch footballer was previously suspended by the club over a since-deleted social media post. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/3/anwar-el-ghazis-contract-terminated-by-mainz-ov…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 618
As the war enters its 618th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/3/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-618?traffic_source=rss
Crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of defrauding FTX customers
Bankman-Fried faces up to 110 years behind bars following guilty verdict. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/3/crypto-tycoon-sam-bankman-fried-found-guilty-of-defrauding-ftx-c…
Advocacy or a career? US students fear employer backlash amid war in Gaza
Students say the prospect of losing future career opportunities has had a silencing effect on campus activism. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/advocacy-or-a-career-us-studen…
UN rights office says Israeli attacks on Jabalia could be ‘war crime’
UN says high number of casualties and scale of destruction raise questions about proportionality. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/un-rights-office-says-israeli-attacks-on-ja…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 617
As the war enters its 617th day, these are the main developments. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-617?traffic_source=rss
Russia attacks more than 100 settlements in 24 hours, Ukraine says
Ukrainian authorities have said that cities and towns in the east have come under heavy bombardment over last 24 hours. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/1/russia-attacks-more-t…