Colombia seeks to join Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Bogota calls on the World Court to ensure 'the safety' and 'the very existence of the Palestinian people'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 771

As the war enters its 771st day, these are the main developments.

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US judges reject Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges in two criminal cases

Trump has sought to dismiss cases accusing him of election interference in Georgia and of mishandling classified files.

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Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues

IOM says 13,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti by neighbouring countries last month despite a surge in violence.

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Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien

The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 770

As the war enters its 770th day, these are the main developments.

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Gaza ceasefire talks stall as Israel and Hamas dig in

Qatar says the major sticking points remain the same as behind-the-scenes talks attempt to secure a truce in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/3/gaza-ceasefire-talks-stall-on-return-of-displaced-army-withdrawal?traffic_source=rss

Japan issues tsunami alert after large earthquake off Taiwan

Japan Meteorological Agency calls on residents in Okinawa to evacuate after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

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Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying

The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concern over violence in the lead-up to the nationwide election on June 2.

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Why Biden’s White House iftar unravelled amid Gaza war

Sources tell Al Jazeera the White House cancelled Ramadan meal after many Muslim invitees declined to attend.

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Israel ‘agreed’ to take US Rafah concerns into consideration: White House

Top US and Israeli officials have 'constructive engagement on Rafah' in talks previously cancelled by Netanyahu.

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Knesset passes a law that could shutdown Al Jazeera in Israel

Israeli lawmakers approve a law that could shut down foreign broadcasters in the country, including Al Jazeera.

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Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in 'anomalous health incidents'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/pentagon-reveals-senior-official-reported-symptoms-of-havana-syndrome?traffic_source=rss

Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Young men from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are on the front lines of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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OpenAI debuts voice cloning tool, but deems it too risky for public release

ChatGPT creator says Voice Engine can replicate a person’s voice based on a 15-second audio sample.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/1/openai-unveils-voice-cloning-tool-but-deems-it-too-risky-for-public-release?traffic_source=rss

The high cost of being a whistleblower in China

While the right to report wrongdoing is recognised in the Chinese constitution, it comes with strict limits.

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Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-gov’t protests

Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest anti-government protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/israelis-stage-largest-anti-government-protest-since-gaza-war-began?traffic_source=rss

Car bomb kills at least seven in Syrian town near Turkish border

Blast occurred in Syrian opposition city of Azaz during peak late night shopping after breaking the day's Ramadan fast.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/car-bomb-kills-at-least-seven-in-syrian-town-near-turkish-border?traffic_source=rss

Polls open in Turkey local elections in key test of Erdogan’s popularity

Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/polls-open-in-turkey-local-elections-in-key-test-of-erdogans-popularity?traffic_source=rss

Ramadan 2024: Where do your dates come from?

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half the world’s dates.

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‘Pure veg fleet’: How Indian food app Zomato sparked a caste, purity debate

Delivery workers worry that vegetarian-only fleets today could pave the way for caste-based delivery systems tomorrow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/30/pure-veg-fleet-how-indian-food-app-zomato-sparked-a-caste-purity-debate?traffic_source=rss