South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ claiming genocide in Gaza

South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice accusing it of crimes of genocide in Gaza

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/10/south-africa-takes-israel-to-the-icj-claiming-genocide-in?traffic_source=rss

Q&A: Former Biden appointee says US policy is ‘dehumanising’ Palestinians

Al Jazeera speaks to Tariq Habash about why he resigned from the Biden administration amid Israel's war on Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/qa-former-biden-appointee-says-us-policy-is-dehumanising-palestinians?traffic_source=rss

Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery

Disclosure comes as Pentagon faces public backlash over its secrecy about US defense secretary's hospitalisation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/lloyd-austin-hospitalised-for-infection-after-prostate-cancer-surgery?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 685

As the war enters ifs 685th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-685?traffic_source=rss

Governor’s revolt: Why Iowa’s Kim Reynolds split from Trump ahead of caucus

As the US's Iowa caucus nears, Reynolds breaks with tradition by endorsing a Trump rival. What does she stand to gain?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/8/governors-revolt-why-iowas-kim-reynolds-split-from-trump-ahead-of-caucus?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 684

As the war enters its 684th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-684?traffic_source=rss

Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy

Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/8/sheikh-hasina-wins-fifth-term-in-bangladesh-amid-turnout-controversy?traffic_source=rss

A poll with outsize importance: What to know about Taiwan’s election

Taiwanese voters will choose their next president and legislature on January 13. China and the US will be watching.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/7/a-poll-with-outsize-importance-what-to-know-about-taiwans-election?traffic_source=rss

Blinken says Palestinians displaced in Gaza must be able to return home

In Doha, the top US diplomat rejected Israeli officials' comments calling for mass displacement of Gaza residents.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/7/blinken-says-palestinians-displaced-in-gaza-must-be-able-to-return-home?traffic_source=rss

US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay

Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/7/us-defence-chief-promises-transparency-amid-secrecy-around-hospital-stay?traffic_source=rss

Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake

The 7.6 quake struck on New Year's Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/7/woman-in-her-90s-pulled-alive-from-rubble-of-japan-earthquake?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683

As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-683?traffic_source=rss

Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign

Protesters angry at the government rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling for return of captives held in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/1/6/thousands-protest-in-israel-demanding-captive-release-government-to-resign?traffic_source=rss

Is Bangladesh on a path to becoming a one-party state?

The governing Awami League is likely to win another term in Sunday's election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/1/6/is-bangladesh-on-a-path-to-becoming-a-one-party-state?traffic_source=rss

T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Pakistan scheduled on June 9 in New York

India and Pakistan will play in New York on June 9 as the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024 is announced.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/1/5/t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-scheduled-on-june-9-in-new-york?traffic_source=rss

Three years on, January 6 Capitol riot reverberates in US courts, 2024 race

US Capitol riot continues to fuel divisions as criminal cases progress in courts, including a Donald Trump indictment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/5/trump-indictment-deep-divisions-january-6-reverberates-three-years-on?traffic_source=rss

Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow

Second- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/1/4/asias-business-heirs-look-beyond-profits-hoping-to-escape-parents-shadow?traffic_source=rss

Russia used North Korean missiles in Ukraine, US says

The United States also expressed concerns that Russia is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/russia-used-north-korean-missiles-in-ukraine-us-says?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 680

As the war enters is 680th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-680?traffic_source=rss

Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election

Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/why-temples-are-a-top-campaign-stop-in-taiwans-election?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s controversial use of weapons in Gaza

Nabila Bana takes a look at some of the weapons Israel is allegedly using and why their use could be leading to high

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/3/israels-controversial-use-of-weapons-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss