As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle

Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/as-malaysia-faces-cedaw-review-women-refugees-continue-to-struggle?traffic_source=rss

Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US and Israel?

After more than seven months of war, analysts say Israel's aims may be to destroy Gaza and displace its population.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/gaza-war-what-does-victory-look-like-for-the-us-and-israel?traffic_source=rss

What comes next after the death of Iran’s president?

The deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian bring a period of transition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/5/21/what-comes-next-after-the-death-of-irans-president?traffic_source=rss

Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation?

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/21/will-icc-action-deepen-israels-international-isolation?traffic_source=rss

‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai

Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan's elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/21/we-love-taiwan-domestic-workers-hope-for-more-from-new-president-lai?traffic_source=rss

ICC seeks arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas are both condemning a decision by the ICC’s chief prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for their leaders.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/5/20/icc-seeks-arrest-warrants-for-leaders-of-israel-and-hamas?traffic_source=rss

‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Assange's supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/5/19/bring-julian-home-the-australian-campaign-to-free-assange?traffic_source=rss

French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest

Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/19/french-forces-clear-new-caledonia-roadblocks-as-official-vows-to-end-unrest?traffic_source=rss

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 5: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters to decide the fate of 695 candidates, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in the fifth phase of polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/19/india-lok-sabha-election-2024-phase-5-who-votes-and-whats-at-stake?traffic_source=rss

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Ukraine's Usyk beat UK's Fury by a split decision to become the first unifying title fighter since 1999.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/19/oleksandr-usyk-beats-tyson-fury-to-become-undisputed-heavyweight-champion?traffic_source=rss

UN says 800,000 people have fled Rafah as Israel kills dozens in Gaza

Israel says it recovered remains of one captive while Hamas claims several attacks against Israeli troops across Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/18/un-says-800000-people-have-fled-rafah-as-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Has India’s Muslim population really exploded?

A new government report claims that India's Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What's the truth?

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California farmworkers cheer new housing in town scarred by mass shooting

California's high cost of living has pushed many agricultural labourers into cramped and unserviced housing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/18/california-farmworkers-cheer-new-housing-in-town-scarred-by-mass-shooting?traffic_source=rss

International students risk immigration status to engage in Gaza protests

Reliant on visas to remain in the US, foreign students face heightened consequences for involvement in campus protests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/17/international-students-risk-immigration-status-to-engage-in-gaza-protests?traffic_source=rss

Algerian man missing for 26 years found captive in neighbour’s cellar

Police say that man who first went missing in 1998 was held by a 61-year-old neighbour just a few minutes from his home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/algerian-man-missing-for-26-years-found-captive-in-neighbours-cellar?traffic_source=rss

Chad’s Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed presidential election

Deby's win prolongs the rule of the family that has had a firm grip on power for decades.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/chads-mahamat-deby-confirmed-as-winner-of-disputed-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions

Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel's war in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/california-university-will-heed-student-call-to-boycott-israel-institutions?traffic_source=rss

Rafah, US arms, UNRWA: How Biden defends supporting Israel amid Gaza war

Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration's rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/15/rafah-us-arms-unrwa-how-biden-defends-supporting-israel-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war

Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot 'in good conscience' represent the US gov't, condemns 'disastrous' Gaza policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/15/another-biden-administration-staffer-resigns-over-us-stance-on-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada’s Alberta oil patch

Authorities say firefighters are facing a 'challenging day' as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/14/evacuation-orders-issued-as-wildfire-grows-near-canadas-alberta-oil-patch?traffic_source=rss

What’s at stake in next month’s European elections?

Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/14/whats-at-stake-in-next-months-european-elections?traffic_source=rss