UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump Volker Turk tells the UN Human Rights Council that policies meant to protect marginalised people are being called ‘discriminatory’. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivers a speech at the opening of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in…
In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee. In 2020, LGBT activists took part in a protest against amendments to Russia’s Constitution and the results of a nationwide vote on constitutional reforms, in Moscow. The placard pictured here reads: ‘I…
European leaders attended a summit to discuss the war in Ukraine.
Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes A former foreign minister, he was the face of reformist-backed negotiations with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal. Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, Javad Zarif, speaks during the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025 [Yves Herman/Reuters] By Maziar…
Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in Far-right Freedom Party won most votes in September elections, but new ruling coalition keeps it in opposition. From left, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Chancellor Christian Stocker, President Alexander Van der Bellen and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler during the swearing-in of the new…
In Pictures South Sudan farmers pin hopes on rare climate-resistant coffee Discovered more than a century ago, excelsa coffee is exciting cash-strapped locals and drawing interest globally. A worker turns excelsa coffee beans to dry near Nzara, South Sudan. [Brian Inganga/AP Photo] Published On 3 Mar 20253 Mar 2025 Catherine Bashiama runs her fingers along…
EXPLAINER What Oscar-winning No Other Land is about and where you can watch it Director Basel Adra calls on the world to ‘stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people’ in his acceptance speech. Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham win the Oscar for best documentary feature film for No Other Land [Mike Blake/Reuters] By Al Jazeera…
Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL Former India international Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in upcoming IPL. Ajinkya Rahane last played for India in 2023 [File: Peter Cziborra/AP] Published On 3 Mar 20253 Mar 2025 Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) have appointed…
Syrian forces deployed in Jaramana to end unrest Security forces move into Damascus suburb to restore order while Israeli warnings spark local backlash. Syrian security forces move into the Jaramana suburb of Damascus after four days of tensions [Hisam Hac Omer/Anadolu] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 3 Mar 20253 Mar 2025 Syria has deployed security forces…
EXPLAINER Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US? European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won’t. But can they? NATO military forces take part in a military exercise at the Smardan Training Area, in Smardan, southeastern Romania, February 19 [Daniel Mihailescu/AFP] By Stephen QuillenPublished…