Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?
Inside Story Has the fight against al-Shabab failed? UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. United Nations experts say the…
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative. Palestinians pray over the bodies of journalists, including…
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’. Laila…
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities The US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement. US President Donald…
Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria US president says ‘deadly strike’ in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who had killed ‘primarily, innocent Christians’. US…
Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro
Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees. A man holds a candle and a sign asking for the…
‘No negotiation, no truce’ with RSF, says senior Sudan official
‘No negotiation, no truce’ with RSF, says senior Sudan official Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country’s nearly three-year war. Video Duration 27…
What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?
Inside Story What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements? Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. Israel has carried out the biggest…
Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid
Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria. By Al…
Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing several people: Reports
Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing several people: Reports The blast tore through a mosque in Maiduguri as worshippers gathered for evening prayers, witnesses say. Maiduguri, the capital of…