UN launches $1bn appeal for earthquake aid operations in Turkey

After launching a $400m appeal for Syrians, the UN has now appealed for funds for the Turkish relief operation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/un-launches-appeal-for-1-billion-in-aid-for-turkey-quake-victims

Biden says flying objects likely tied to private sector, research

US president says objects shot down over North America do not appear to be linked to alleged Chinese 'spy' balloon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/biden-says-flying-objects-likely-tied-to-private-sector-research

Newly released footage shows wreckage of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic

Timed to the 25th anniversary of the film Titanic, the release offers a look at one of the earliest dives to the wreck.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/2/16/newly-released-footage-shows-wreckage-of-the-unsinkable-titanic

US Republicans subpoena Big Tech CEOs over censorship claims

House Judiciary Committee writes to top Silicon Valley executives amid claims conservative speech is being suppressed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/16/us-republicans-subpoena-big-tech-ceos-over-censorship-claims

Cambodia placed on watchlist of ‘repressive’ states: CIVICUS

Cambodia's longtime ruler Hun Sen has 'overseen a systematic assault on fundamental freedoms', report states.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/cambodia-earns-place-on-watchlist-of-repressive-states-civicus

US and Iran in indirect talks on prisoner swap deal: Report

Qatar and UK are acting as intermediaries to secure agreement to release Americans jailed in Iran, NBC News reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/us-and-iran-in-indirect-talks-for-prisoner-swap-deal-report

US could face debt-cap crisis this summer without deal, CBO warns

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office cautioned a historic federal debt default could occur before July.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/15/us-could-face-debt-cap-crisis-this-summer-without-deal-cbo-warns

Northwestern Syria suffers economic stagnation after quakes

With a lag in the transport of basic, commercial goods through border crossings, NW Syria faces a spike in food prices.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/northwestern-syrias-suffers-economic-stagnation-after-quakes

Why hasn’t Iraq adopted any laws against domestic violence?

Murder of 22-year-old Tiba al-Ali has renewed calls for laws addressing gender-based violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/2/15/why-hasnt-iraq-adopted-any-laws-against-domestic-violence

US man pleads guilty to Tasering officer during January 6 attack

Daniel Rodriguez will be sentenced in May for his role in the attack that left officer Michael Fanone severely injured.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/us-man-pleads-guilty-to-tasering-officer-during-january-6-attack

Veteran US Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek reelection

California's Feinstein, 89, says she intends to finish her term as several Democrats eye her open seat in 2024.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/14/veteran-us-senator-dianne-feinstein-will-not-seek-re-election

Argentinians drown in spiralling inflation at nearly 100%

The South American country, which has battled soaring prices for years, saw its annual inflation hit 98.8 percent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/14/argentinians-drown-in-spiralling-inflation-which-is-nearly-100

Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on

NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/14/russia-prepares-air-fight-as-ukraine-ground-war-depletes-forces

Japan names university academic as next central bank governor

Economics professor Kazuo Ueda's nomination comes after outgoing governor's deputy reportedly turned down the role.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/14/japan-names-university-academic-as-next-central-bank-governor

India’s Adani tries to pacify investors as watchdog probes report

Adani Group's seven listed stocks have together lost about $120bn in market value since US short-seller raised concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/13/indias-adani-tries-to-pacify-investors-as-watchdog-probes-report

Can US intervention stop the violence in the occupied West Bank?

Israel plans to step up its military raids on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/13/can-us-intervention-stop-the-violence-in-the-occupied-west

‘Only bones left’: Turkey families look for remains as hopes fade

Anger is mounting as rescuers say they could have saved many more people with better help from the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/370

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 355

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 355th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-355

Auckland hunkers down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears

Flights suspended and schools closed as New Zealand's biggest city braces for second major storm in as many weeks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/auckland-hunkers-down-as-cyclone-gabrielle-nears

Rihanna takes US Super Bowl by storm, reveals second pregnancy

Superstar's first live event in seven years featured all her greatest hits.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/rihanna-delivers-sparkling-performance-at-super-bowl-in-us

Aid needs are immense as Turkey-Syria death toll crosses 29,000

UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at least double.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/turkey-syria-quake-deaths-pass-28000-un-expects-toll-to-double