Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report The US president is expected to sign the orders cutting ties and funds to the UN agencies as Netanyahu visits the White House. Palestinian children, who fled with their parents from their houses in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh, gather…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,076 Here are the key developments on the 1,076th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Residents leave the site of apartment buildings hit by a Russian air strike in Kherson, Ukraine, on February 2, 2025 [Ivan Antypenko/Reuters] Published On 4 Feb 20254 Feb 2025 Here is…
Advocates warn Trump’s threat to deport pro-Palestine students harms all Critics say Trump’s attempt to combat anti-Semitism on campus promotes fear and repression among immigrants. Pro-Palestine students march at Columbia University on April 25, 2024 [Caitlin Ochs/Reuters] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 4 Feb 20254 Feb 2025 New York, United States – Last week, United States…
Elon Musk accused of ‘coup’, running shadow gov’t as DOGE tightens control Tech billionaire has upended the federal bureaucracy in the two weeks since US President Donald Trump took office. Elon Musk arrives on stage to speak at an indoor presidential inauguration parade event in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025 [Susan Walsh/AP] By John Power and Erin…
The spat with Trump comes as Petro enters the final full year of his presidency. Petro is Colombia’s first left-wing president and a former rebel fighter who once fought in the country’s ongoing, six-decade-long internal conflict. While Petro himself cannot run for re-election due to term limits, his political influence will be critical in shaping…
‘We will not stand idly’: Rights groups file suit against Trump asylum ban The move is the latest challenge to Trump’s hardline immigration policies, arguing that barring asylum violates US law. Asylum seekers approach the US-Mexico border near San Diego, California [Gregory Bull/The Associated Press] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 4 Feb 20254 Feb 2025 Washington,…
Trump delays Canada tariffs, but anger and calls to rethink US ties persist Canada faces calls to reduce its ‘dependence’ on the US amid threats by President Donald Trump to impose stiff tariffs. Canadian leaders have urged people to ‘buy Canadian’ in the face of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat [File: Chris Helgren/Reuters] By Jillian…
Echoing Trump, Ecuador announces 27-percent tariffs on Mexican goods President Daniel Noboa has also ordered a greater military presence at Ecuador’s ports due to ‘destabilisation’ by armed groups. President Daniel Noboa speaks during an event with young people in El Quinche, Ecuador, on April 8, 2024 [Dolores Ochoa/AP Photo] Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb…
Gaza authorities plead for tents, accuse Israel of obstructing aid Government Media Office says securing temporary shelters is the ‘most pressing’ humanitarian need in Gaza. Palestinian brothers look at the rubble of their destroyed house after being reunited in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, January 29 [Osama Al-Arabid/Reuters] Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb 2025 Local…
Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform Party leads in UK poll for first time If a general election were held tomorrow, 25 percent of British voters would choose Reform, YouGov poll suggests. Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage speaks at a conference in Chester, January 11 [Temilade Adelaja/Reuters] Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb 2025 Nigel Farage’s…