EXPLAINER The secret to a balanced diet? Better roads, say scientists A new study conducted in African nations challenges the conventional wisdom that crop diversity alone addresses nutritional deficiencies. A local street woman vendor prepares food near an almost deserted road in Vang Vieng, Laos, Sunday, November 24, 2024 [Anupam Nath/ AP Photo] By Dwayne OxfordPublished…
As battles against Russia intensify, Ukraine’s manpower struggles worsen Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is waging fierce battles in the east while they attempt a renewed offensive in Kursk. Servicemen of 24th Mechanized Brigade, named after King Danylo, of the Ukrainian Armed Forces rest at their position on a front line in Chasiv Yar in the…
‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings from Zimbabwe. An officer on patrol near the Limpopo River, dividing South Africa from Zimbabwe, while people on the other side wait for an opportunity to cross….
In Pictures Members of the Krewe of Joan of Arc parade as Twelfth Night kicks off Carnival season, in New Orleans, Louisiana. [Eduardo Munoz/Reuters] Published On 7 Jan 20257 Jan 2025 Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans on Monday evening to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just…
Opinions Good riddance, Justin Trudeau The outgoing Canadian prime minister was a ‘progressive’ fraud and a liar. History will judge him harshly. Andrew Mitrovica Al Jazeera columnist Published On 7 Jan 20257 Jan 2025 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canada on January 6, 2025. Trudeau…
Israel extends closure of Al Jazeera office in occupied West Bank The move follows a raid last September by Israeli forces that shut Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office for 45 days. A military vehicle moves in a street outside the building where the Al Jazeera office is located, in Ramallah, the occupied West Bank [File: Mohammed…
News US diverting military funds from Egypt to Lebanon, report claims The White House is to send $95m to Lebanon, citing regional security, while eyeing human rights concerns in Egypt, Reuters reports. Lebanese army soldiers and Red Cross rescuers gather at a barrier near the scene of an Israeli strike that targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs…
Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank NewsFeed Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Israeli settlers have carried out a series of arson attacks across the occupied West Bank after Palestinian gunmen killed three Israelis near an illegal settlement. Published On 7 Jan 20257 Jan 2025
EXPLAINER Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan. Video Duration 02 minutes 04 seconds 02:04 Earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse, tremors also felt in Nepal and India By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 7 Jan…
Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’, warns UN OCHA chief says attacks by both Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave. A truck carries humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip at the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing in southern Israel [File: Amir Cohen/Reuters] Published On 7 Jan…