What’s behind the rise in political violence in Mexico?

Election campaign marred by assassinations of dozens of candidates.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/27/whats-behind-the-rise-in-political-violence-in-mexico?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822

As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-822?traffic_source=rss

Has democratic South Africa lost its way?

Governing African National Congress faces its toughest test yet in national election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/26/has-democratic-south-africa-lost-its-way?traffic_source=rss

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 20 nations

Full squads of all 20 nations competing at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the US and Caribbean.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/26/hold_icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024-full-squad-list?traffic_source=rss

At least 47 killed in Sudan army’s last Darfur stronghold el-Fasher

At least 30 civilians and 17 soldiers killed as RSF press deeper, towards the capital of North Darfur, governor says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/at-least-47-killed-in-sudan-armys-last-stronghold-el-fasher?traffic_source=rss

Hamas official rejects talk of new negotiations with Israel

Israeli media have reported that Gaza ceasefire talks will resume on Tuesday in Cairo.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/hamas-official-rejects-talk-of-new-negotiations-with-israel?traffic_source=rss

Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/colombias-ex-president-uribe-charged-with-witness-tampering?traffic_source=rss

Fearing war with China, civilians in Taiwan prepare for disaster

With society polarised, establishment criticised for doing too little, people take civil defence into their own hands.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/5/25/fearing-war-with-china-civilians-in-taiwan-prepare-for-disaster?traffic_source=rss

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Microsoft, Meta and gunmaker

The two lawsuits allege the technology firms entered into a 'scheme' with the gun manufacturer to promote its weapons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/families-of-uvalde-school-shooting-victims-sue-microsoft-meta-and-gunmaker?traffic_source=rss

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island's democracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/why-are-thousands-of-people-protesting-in-taiwan?traffic_source=rss

US restricts visas for Georgia over ‘foreign agent’ bill

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says measures will target individuals responsible for undermining democracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/us-restricts-visas-for-georgia-over-foreign-agent-bill?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819

As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-819?traffic_source=rss

Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians in strikes across Gaza Strip

The attacks come as Israeli ground forces push farther into the overcrowded southern city of Rafah.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/23/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-of-palestinians-in-strikes-across-gaza-strip?traffic_source=rss

After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom

Seoul is undertaking reforms to counter the so-called 'Korea discount' dragging down the valuations of its firms.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/23/after-japans-comeback-south-korea-is-hoping-for-its-own-stock-market-boom?traffic_source=rss

China starts military drills around the self-governed island of Taiwan

This is a breaking news story. More details to follow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/23/china-starts-military-drills-around-the-self-governed-island-of-taiwan?traffic_source=rss

Uvalde settles for $2m with school shooting victims’ families

Announcement comes two days before the two-year anniversary of the massacre at the elementary school in the Texas city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/uvalde-settles-for-2m-with-school-shooting-victims-families?traffic_source=rss

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