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Israel’s recent move to deepen its control of the illegally occupied West Bank has drawn criticism from around the world, seen as a step towards the annexation of the Palestinian territory. But for one of the men behind Sunday’s announcement, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, it marks a definite step forward in his long-running journey … Read more
NewsFeed The people of Bangladesh are voting in the first truly competitive election in 17 years, many casting their first ballots after years of autocratic rule. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Dhaka where young first-time voters say a parallel referendum and promised reforms could finally deliver a more democratic, hopeful future. Published On 12 … Read more
Listen to this article | 4 mins info The United States House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would roll back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a signal of growing willingness among Republicans to break with his administration. Wednesday’s vote saw several Republicans cross party lines to vote with Democrats. Recommended Stories list of 3 … Read more
NewsFeed Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has said Tehran is ready to engage in ‘realistic’ nuclear talks with the United States. Speaking in Muscat during a visit to mediator nation Oman, he said issues must be resolved through dialogue and not the ‘language of force’. Published On 11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 Click here to … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Security forces deployed after gunfire heard near central prison. Listen to this article | 1 min info Published On 10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Sustained gunshots have been heard near the central prison in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, according to media reports. It was unclear who … Read more
Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Air Canada has said it is suspending service to Cuba due to an ongoing aviation fuel shortage on the island. “Air Canada took the decision following advisories issued by governments … Read more
India’s Modi and Malaysia’s Anwar plan partnerships spanning semiconductors, defence, healthcare and food security. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Leaders from India and Malaysia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening trade ties and exploring new cooperation in semiconductors, … Read more
The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims. The Palestinian Ministry of Health keeps a list of the confirmed dead. Israel dismisses it as “Hamas propaganda”. But the Israeli military uses the same data. Published On 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share … Read more
Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father’s iron-fisted rule. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thousands of people have attended the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s … Read more
Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island. Published On 5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba if its energy needs go unmet after the United States … Read more