‘Groundbreaking’: Michigan’s uncommitted vote for Gaza should ‘worry’ Biden

Michigan movement 'surpasses expectations' with over 100,000 votes cast in protest of unequivocal US support for Israel.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/28/groundbreaking-michigans-uncommitted-vote-for-gaza-should-worry-biden?traffic_source=rss

N Korea sent Russia millions of munitions in exchange for food, says Seoul

South Korea says North Korea has sent Russia 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions since September.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/28/n-korea-sent-russia-millions-of-munitions-in-exchange-for-food-says-seoul?traffic_source=rss

China broadens law on state secrets to include ‘work secrets’

Law requires protection of information that is 'not state secrets but will cause certain adverse effects if leaked'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/28/china-broadens-law-on-state-secrets-to-include-work-secrets?traffic_source=rss

At least 576,000 people in Gaza one step away from famine, UN says

Warning comes as Israeli forces again opened fire on Palestinians waiting for food aid in northern Gaza.

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Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove ‘harmful’ content online

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says web giants have failed to keep kids safe online.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/2/27/canada-unveils-law-to-force-tech-firms-to-remove-harmful-content-online?traffic_source=rss

Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia

Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/27/taylor-swifts-father-accused-of-assaulting-photographer-in-australia?traffic_source=rss

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat

City-state's invocation of foreign interference law highlights challenges of maintaining a highly globalised economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/2/27/after-decades-touting-openness-singapore-sees-foreign-meddling-threat?traffic_source=rss

Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis

Heavy fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels is fuelling displacement and regional tensions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/2/26/democratic-republic-of-congo-is-facing-a-humanitarian-crisis?traffic_source=rss

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington DC

Airman reportedly screamed 'Free Palestine' as he lit himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/26/us-airman-sets-self-on-fire-in-protest-over-israels-genocide-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Tuvalu names Feleti Teo as new prime minister

Former attorney general named new prime minister after general election that ousted the island's pro-Taiwan leader.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/26/tuvalu-names-feleti-teo-as-new-prime-minister?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of Brazilians rally in support of Bolsonaro amid coup probe

Brazil's former president gathers supporters in a bid to demonstrate political strength.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/26/thousands-of-brazilians-rally-in-support-of-bolsonaro-amid-coup-probe?traffic_source=rss

Half of UK exporters say Houthi attacks in Red Sea disrupting business

The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/2/26/half-of-uk-exporters-say-houthi-attacks-in-red-sea-disrupting-business?traffic_source=rss

Two-month old Palestinian boy dies of hunger amid Israel’s war on Gaza

Mahmoud Fattouh dies from starvation as UN warns of an 'explosion' in child deaths due to a lack of food and water.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/25/two-month-old-palestinian-boy-dies-of-hunger-amid-israels-war-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Trump breezes by Haley in South Carolina primary with eyes on Biden rematch

Former US President Donald Trump secures decisive victory in GOP primary, but Nikki Haley pledges to continue campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/25/trump-breezes-by-haley-in-south-carolina-primary-with-eyes-on-biden-rematch?traffic_source=rss

US, UK bomb Houthi sites in Yemen amid surge in Red Sea ship attacks

US and UK forces hit 18 Houthi targets including underground weapons and missile storage facilities, officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/25/us-uk-bomb-houthi-sites-in-yemen-amid-surge-in-red-sea-ship-attacks?traffic_source=rss

Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival

A documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing Europe's looted antiquities wins prestigious Golden Bear.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/24/dahomey-doc-on-europes-looted-african-art-wins-berlin-film-festival?traffic_source=rss

At least 15 killed in fire at apartment block in China’s Nanjing

Residential building fire is the latest in a series of blazes that have killed dozens across China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/24/at-least-15-killed-in-fire-at-apartment-block-in-chinas-nanjing?traffic_source=rss

Can a ‘Muslin’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/24/whats-in-an-indian-lions-name-a-roaring-dispute?traffic_source=rss

‘Where love transcends language’: Kashmir’s silent village

Dozens of people in the tiny community of Dadhkai are deaf-mute; they have developed their own language.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/2/24/where-love-transcends-language-kashmirs-silent-village?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 140

As attacks continue in the enclave, Gaza's population of 2.3 million faces acute hunger and a humanitarian crisis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/23/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-140?traffic_source=rss

Google’s Gem­i­ni criticised over China images amid anti-‘woke’ back­lash

Gemini users report refusal to show images of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/2/23/after-anti-woke-backlash-googles-gemini-faces-heat-over-china-taboos?traffic_source=rss