Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US Senators calling RFK Jr a ‘predator’

The former ambassador denounces Trump's cabinet nominee as preying 'on the desperation of parents of sick children'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/28/caroline-kennedy-sends-letter-to-us-senator-describing-rfk-jr-as-predator?traffic_source=rss

Danish PM says received European backing against Trump’s Greenland push

Mette Frederiksen says 'no reason to believe that there is a military threat to Greenland or Denmark'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/28/danish-pm-says-received-european-backing-against-trumps-greenland-push?traffic_source=rss

Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour

The move breaks with federal norms against punishing civil servants for actions taken under a different administration.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/28/trump-fires-us-federal-prosecutors-involved-in-probes-of-his-behaviour?traffic_source=rss

Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledges non-citizens deported from US to Mexico

The Mexican president announced more than 4,000 people were sent to her country during Trump's first week in office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/27/claudia-sheinbaum-acknowledges-non-citizens-deported-from-us-to-mexico?traffic_source=rss

Kansas City Chiefs set up NFL Super Bowl date with Philadelphia Eagles

Taylor Swift celebrated with Travis Kelce as Kansas City beat Buffalo Bills 32-29 for a place in February 9 Super Bowl.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/27/kansas-city-chiefs-set-up-nfl-super-bowl-date-with-philadelphia-eagles?traffic_source=rss

After the bloodshed: Can Bangladesh’s Awami League resurrect itself?

Five months after Sheikh Hasina's removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won't apologise; others want a reckoning

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/1/27/after-the-bloodshed-can-bangladeshs-awami-league-resurrect-itself?traffic_source=rss

CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 escaped from a lab

The intelligence agency says it has 'low confidence' in assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/27/cia-says-more-likely-covid-19-escaped-from-a-lab?traffic_source=rss

The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell

Who killed Malcolm Caldwell?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/true-crime-reports/2025/1/26/the-murder-of-malcolm-caldwell?traffic_source=rss

Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?

President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term, extending his 30-year rule over Belarus.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/26/belarus-presidential-election-whos-taking-on-lukashenko-does-it-matter?traffic_source=rss

‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump

Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/24/fear-is-the-point-immigrant-rights-groups-brace-for-fight-against-trump?traffic_source=rss

US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina

After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/1/24/us-president-trump-threatens-to-abolish-fema-during-tour-of-north-carolina?traffic_source=rss

Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students

Newly signed executive order has 'broader implications' than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/24/trump-decree-paves-way-for-muslim-ban-targeting-pro-palestine-students?traffic_source=rss

Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives

The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov't jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/24/target-becomes-latest-us-firm-to-end-dei-initiatives?traffic_source=rss

Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton

Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump's first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/23/trump-pulls-security-protections-for-mike-pompeo-john-bolton?traffic_source=rss

Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city

Sudan's army was welcomed after taking Wad Madani, but has been accused of carrying out reprisal attacks since then.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2025/1/23/sudans-army-accused-of-ethnic-killings-after-recapturing-strategic-city?traffic_source=rss

What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?

The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across the governorate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/23/what-is-israels-deadly-iron-wall-military-raid-in-the-west-banks-jenin?traffic_source=rss

Syria’s FM calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability

Syria’s foreign minister calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/1/22/syrias-fm-calls-on-economic-sanctions-to-be-lifted-for-stability?traffic_source=rss

‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state

In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/21/there-will-be-changes-marco-rubio-confirmed-as-us-secretary-of-state?traffic_source=rss

Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank

At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US's defence of Israel and advance Trump's 'America First' agenda.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/21/trumps-un-ambassador-pick-says-israel-has-biblical-right-to-west-bank?traffic_source=rss

Dozens protest in Washington, DC during Trump inauguration

Dozens of people gathered at a park near central Washington, DC to protest a wide range of issues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/1/20/dozens-protest-in-washington-dc-during-trump-inauguration?traffic_source=rss

Donald Trump lays out executive orders in address

During his inauguration address US President Donald Trump outlined a series of executive actions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/1/20/donald-trump-lays-out-executive-orders-in-address?traffic_source=rss