INSIDE THE MIND OF Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A ‘dictator’, or a ‘Ukrainian Churchill’? A political outsider who upended norms, Zelenskyy is now the face of Ukraine’s defence against Russia. And, perhaps, Donald Trump. But what shapes his thinking? Volodymyr Zelenskyy [Muhammet Okur/Al Jazeera] By Mansur MirovalevPublished On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 Kyiv, Ukraine – It’s next…
Talks under way in Egypt for second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza Israel says unclear if there is ‘common ground to negotiate’. Palestinian prisoner recalls ‘torture’ of leg amputation in Israeli jail Published On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 Talks have started in Egypt for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza,…
China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of ‘shifting the blame and shirking responsibility’ over opioid crisis. A cargo truck drives amid stacked shipping containers at the Yangshan Port in Shanghai, China, on March 29, 2018 [AP] Published On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 China has warned…
Israel army probe reveals ‘complete failure’ in preventing October 7 attack Probe says perception that Hamas was not interested in a full-scale conflict resulted in a lack of military preparation. Video Duration 03 minutes 08 seconds play-arrow 03:08 October 7 attack: ‘Biggest security failure in Israel’s history’ Published On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 The…
Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn’t getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
EXPLAINER Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia. By Hanna Duggal and Marium AliPublished On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to sign a deal with US President Donald Trump on Friday…
In Pictures Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families. The al-Agha family arrived in Doha in December 2023. “I have no hope and no feeling now, I am still sad about what happened,” Nesma…
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to journalists at a provincial and territorial leaders meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on January 15, 2025 [Blair Gable/Reuters] Published On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 Canada’s…
Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure. A woman washing her hands onboard a boat at Cai Rang Floating Market [Oliver Raw/Al Jazeera] By Oliver RawPublished On 28 Feb 202528 Feb 2025 Can Tho, Vietnam – As…