UNPACK THE PAST The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig’s Queer The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America’s most influential figures in literature. How do we reconcile our regard for him today? A personal, undated photo of William Burroughs and Joan Vollmer with their…
News Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrives in Qatar for talks Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states following toppling of al-Assad. Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani [File: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters] Published On 5 Jan 20255 Jan 2025 Syria’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has…
FORK THE SYSTEM Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon? UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object. A woman in Abidjan sieves manioc flour in the preparation of attieke, a staple of the Ivorian cuisine [File: Issouf Sanogo/AFP] By Shola…
Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank The PA’s ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp. A Palestinian Authority officer clutches his gun as security forces mount a raid in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, December…
Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set of the Auckland Open. Naomi Osaka was chasing her first title in four years at the WTA Auckland Classic [Michael Bradley/AFP] Published On 5 Jan 20255…
Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza NewsFeed Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza A Palestinian man was seen crying outside the door of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s morgue in Deir el-Balah, pleading for an answer from his mother who was killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza. Published On…
News Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week Airport authority says flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years. An aircraft is prepared on the day the first domestic flight departs from Damascus to Aleppo during the reopening of the airports after…
Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a World Test Championship final against South Africa. Australia recorded their first Border-Gavaskar series win against India in more than a decade [David Gray/AFP] Published On 5 Jan…
Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope. Andrew Mitrovica Al Jazeera columnist Published On 5 Jan 20255 Jan 2025 Pastor Munther Isaac arranges an installation of baby Jesus lying amid the…
EXPLAINER Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops? The Honduras threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts. US and Honduras troops work together during training exercises at Zambrano Artillery Range in Honduras [File: Tannen Maury/AP Photo] By Areesha LodhiPublished On 5 Jan 20255 Jan…