Philippines’ billions in climate funds face scrutiny over green credentials

Climate activists say Manila's massive spending on climate-related initiatives is poorly allocated and inadequately acco

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/19/philippines-billions-in-climate-funds-face-scrutiny-over-green-credentials?traffic_source=rss

Jimmy Lai’s security trial opens in Hong Kong, UK urges immediate release

The media tycoon and democracy supporter has been in jail for three years, accused of 'collusion with foreign forces'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/18/jimmy-lais-security-trial-starts-in-hong-kong-uk-calls-for-his-release?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 663

As the war enters its 663rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-663?traffic_source=rss

Serbia’s ruling SNS ahead in snap election, exit polls show

Ruling populists claim sweeping victory in parliamentary election, which was marred by reports of major irregularities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/17/serbias-ruling-sns-ahead-in-snap-election-exit-polls-show?traffic_source=rss

At least 90 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp

The first responders and locals are searching for the wounded as more bodies are believed to be under the rubble.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/17/at-least-90-killed-in-latest-israeli-attacks-on-gazas-jabalia-refugee-camp?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s Netanyahu hints new deal under way to release Gaza hostages

The Israeli leader's comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/16/israels-netanyahu-hints-new-deal-under-way-to-release-gaza-hostages?traffic_source=rss

Al Jazeera to refer journalist Samer Abudaqa’s killing to ICC

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman was killed by drone attack while reporting on bombing of a school in southern Gaza Strip.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/16/al-jazeera-to-refer-journalist-samer-abudaqas-killing-to-icc?traffic_source=rss

US, UK say they shot down 15 drones from Yemen’s Houthis over Red Sea

Threat to trade has grown in the region as container ships and oil tankers have been attacked or drawn missile fire.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/16/us-uk-say-they-shot-down-15-drones-from-yemens-houthis-over-red-sea?traffic_source=rss

Is Israel deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza?

The war on Gaza has been the deadliest for media workers ever recorded.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/16/is-israel-deliberately-targeting-journalists-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Israeli army says it mistakenly killed three captives held in Gaza

The captives were killed during combat with Palestinian fighters after they were erroneously identified as a threat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/15/israeli-army-says-it-mistakenly-killed-three-captives-held-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

What next for Ukraine’s EU membership application?

EU votes to start membership talks, but block billions in aid funding.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/15/what-next-for-ukraines-eu-membership-application?traffic_source=rss

Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera cameraman, injures Gaza bureau chief

Al Jazeera journalist Samer Abudaqa has been killed, Gaza Bureau Chief Wael al-Dahdouh was injured by Israeli missiles

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/12/15/israeli-strike-kills-al-jazeera-cameraman-injures-gaza-bureau-chief?traffic_source=rss

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli forces killing of cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa

Media network says it holds Israel accountable for systematically targeting and killing journalists and their families.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/15/al-jazeera-condemns-israeli-forces-killing-of-cameraman-samer-abu-daqqa?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 660

As the war enters its 660th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-660?traffic_source=rss

Labour leaders push President Biden for a Gaza ceasefire at US Capitol

Union leaders spoke alongside progressive lawmakers, appealing to the Biden administration for an end to the fighting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/labour-leaders-push-president-biden-for-a-gaza-ceasefire-at-us-capitol?traffic_source=rss

Zelenskyy hails ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open membership talks for Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel says agreement a 'signal of hope for their people and for our continent'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/zelenskyy-hails-victory-as-eu-agrees-to-open-membership-talks-for-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 659

As the war enters its 659th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-659?traffic_source=rss

‘Fighting is all around’: Myanmar faces deepening humanitarian crisis

Local aid groups are providing desperately needed assistance to thousands displaced across the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/fighting-is-all-around-myanmar-faces-deepening-humanitarian-crisis?traffic_source=rss

No evidence but US Republicans approve Biden impeachment inquiry

Vote means investigation is likely to extend well into 2024 when Biden will be running for reelection.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/no-evidence-but-us-republicans-approve-biden-impeachment-inquiry?traffic_source=rss

Letter accuses US security agency of turning ‘blind eye’ to Gaza suffering

Members of the Department of Homeland Security blast agency leadership for ‘minimising the ongoing atrocities’ in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/13/letter-accuses-us-security-agency-of-turning-blind-eye-to-gaza-suffering?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 658

As the war enters its 658th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-658?traffic_source=rss