News Israel threatens with annexation after ground invasion in north, south Gaza Israeli forces intensify ground operations in northern and southern Gaza as Defense Minister Katz warns of seizing territory if all captives not released. Bodies of Palestinians killed in the Israeli attack are brought to the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, Gaza [Abdalhkem Abu…
US President Donald Trump’s decision to axe the Department of Education is “not about micromanaging the curriculum.”
EXPLAINER Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next? The process of gutting the department will require approval from the Congress, which might be hard to secure. Video Duration 02 minutes 15 seconds play-arrow 02:15 Donald Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ Department of Education By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 21 Mar…
India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics India lines up Commonwealth Games bid as stepping stone in aspiration to host 2036 Olympic Games. A fan poses with the Olympic rings in Ahmedabad where he cheered on India’s team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics [Amit Dave/Reuters] Published On 21 Mar 202521…
In Pictures Youth lead efforts to heal South Sudan’s war-torn communities Despite setbacks, young leaders and local initiatives inspire hope for a peaceful future in the world’s youngest nation. “Our generation has to make peace,” says Lunia, a youth peace ambassador in Malakal. Determined to rise above the ethnic divisions of the past, she works…
Pakistan stun New Zealand as record Nawaz century blows open T20I series Pakistan secure a nine-wicket win by chasing 205 in Auckland to beat New Zealand in third T20 international. Hassan Nawaz of Pakistan plays a shot during his century against New Zealand at Eden Park[Dave Rowland/Getty Images] Published On 21 Mar 202521 Mar 2025…
Opinions Metis children: What they did to us was a crime against humanity Jacqui Goegebeur was one of thousands of ‘Metis’ children – those of mixed European and African heritage – systematically abducted from their mothers during Belgium’s colonial rule in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is her story. Jacqui…
Tunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years Kamel Maddouri’s dismissal comes amid economic and political crises under President Kais Saied, who rules by decree. Since his low turnout re-election in 2024, Saied has been struggling to stabilise the country’s economy, amid an atmosphere of political repression following the imprisonment of many…
Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton takes stunning first sprint pole in a Ferrari Late charge at China Grand Prix sees Lewis Hamilton secure his first Formula One sprint pole since joining Ferrari. Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton waves as he celebrates taking pole position after the sprint qualifying session of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix…
EXPLAINER London’s Heathrow shut after power outage: Which flights were disrupted? A fire at a an electricity sub-station serving the airport took out the power, officials say. FILE: A plane takes off over a road sign near Heathrow Airport in London, June 5, 2018 [File: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 21 Mar 202521 Mar…