Zelenskyy ‘ready to hand over’ captured N Korea soldiers for Ukrainian POWs

Offer comes after Ukraine announced capturing two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/13/zelenskyy-ready-to-hand-over-captured-n-korea-soldiers-for-ukrainian-pows?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona hand Real Madrid latest El Clasico hammering in Supercopa final

Barcelona beat Spanish and European champions Real Madrid 5-2 in the final of the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/12/barcelona-hand-real-madrid-latest-el-clasico-hammering-in-supercopa-final-football?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053

Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1053?traffic_source=rss

Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department

A former war crimes prosecutor, Smith was appointed in November 2022 - nearly two years after the US Capitol attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/12/jack-smith-who-led-trump-prosecutions-leaves-us-justice-department?traffic_source=rss

New Zealand name pace-heavy squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Santner will lead the Black Caps after taking over the captaincy from Williamson, who is also part of the 15-man squad.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/12/new-zealand-name-pace-heavy-squad-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025?traffic_source=rss

Israel steps up Gaza attacks amid renewed ceasefire push

Netanyahu sends high-level delegation to Qatar to ‘advance’ ceasefire talks on same day military attacked school, homes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/11/israel-steps-up-attacks-on-civilians-in-gaza-amid-ceasefire-push?traffic_source=rss

Guantanamo at 23: What’s next for the ‘lawless’ detention facility?

With 15 inmates remaining, advocates urge Biden to release more Gitmo detainees before he leaves office on January 20.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/10/guantanamo-at-23-whats-next-for-the-lawless-detention-facility?traffic_source=rss

Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term

Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/10/meta-amazon-nix-diversity-inclusion-programmes-ahead-of-trump-term?traffic_source=rss

US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban

A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/10/us-supreme-court-critical-of-tiktok-arguments-against-looming-ban?traffic_source=rss

Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?

Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2025/1/10/can-a-new-president-change-lebanons-fortunes?traffic_source=rss

Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest

PM Donald Tusk says Israeli prime minister will not be detained despite ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/9/poland-says-it-will-protect-benjamin-netanyahu-from-potential-arrest?traffic_source=rss

US Fed officials expected slower rate cuts in 2025, say December minutes

Minutes of the December meeting show a division on decision to cut rates and the 0.25 percent cut was 'close call'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/8/us-fed-officials-expected-slower-rate-cuts-in-2025-say-december-minutes?traffic_source=rss

‘We must stand together’: European leaders warn Trump over Greenland threat

Trump's refusal to rule out using military force, economic coercion to seize island causes disquiet, calls for unity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/8/we-must-stand-together-european-leaders-warn-trump-over-greenland-threat?traffic_source=rss

‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’

Al Jazeera's correspondent says fear dominates in Gaza as Israeli attacks intensify, targeting 'humanitarian safe zone'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/8/massacres-women-children-killed-as-israel-bombs-gazas-safe-zone?traffic_source=rss

China’s millionaires eye the exit as economic storm clouds gather

Some 15,200 Chinese millionaires were expected to relocate in 2024, according to Henley & Partners.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/8/chinese-millionaires-eye-the-exit-as-economic-storm-clouds-gather?traffic_source=rss

‘Hell will break loose’: Trump hints at military moves in Mideast, Americas

Trump does not rule out US military force to retake Panama Canal, doubles down on Gaza threats in broad news conference.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/7/hell-will-break-loose-trump-hints-at-military-moves-in-mideast-americas?traffic_source=rss

US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana

The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/6/us-reports-first-death-linked-to-bird-flu-in-louisiana?traffic_source=rss

US Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 presidential election

Quiet proceeding contrasts with efforts by Trump's own supporters to overturn his 2020 loss by storming US Capitol.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/6/us-congress-certifies-donald-trumps-victory-in-2024-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India

After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/6/why-trumps-blow-hot-blow-cold-on-china-worries-india?traffic_source=rss

US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada

US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/6/us-authorities-say-new-orleans-attacker-travelled-to-egypt-canada?traffic_source=rss

Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say

Israeli and Hamas officials are holding talks in Qatar in renewed push to secure ceasefire deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/6/hamas-says-its-ready-to-free-thirty-four-captives-under-ceasefire-deal-reports-say?traffic_source=rss