BREAKINGBREAKING, US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader While Republicans hailed RFK Jr’s ‘fresh perspective’, Democrats warned his vaccine scepticism was ‘dangerous’ and ‘wrong’. Robert F Kennedy Jr testifies during a Senate committee hearing to review his nomination to be Health and Human Services secretary [Rod Lamkey, Jr/AP Photo]…
In Pictures Gallery Lantern Festival celebrated with lights, rice dumplings in Taiwan and China Lanterns in Taiwan symbolise peace and prosperity, originating to signal safety from bandits. A woman takes photos near lanterns at the Lantern Festival during Yuanxiao, the 15th day of the Lunar New Year in Beijing [Ng Han Guan/AP Photo] Published On…
Hamas says three captives to be released amid ceasefire deal collapse fears Hamas says it will release captives according to timeline set out in truce after fears agreement would not hold following Israel’s violations. Video Duration 01 minutes 12 seconds play-arrow 01:12 Hamas to release three captives Saturday amid ceasefire talks Published On 13 Feb…
German police have detained an Afghan asylum seeker after a car ramming in Munich left at least 28 people injured.
Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally? Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Can it restore its reputation, tarnished by violence and tensions with India? Pakistan’s cricketers gather on a stage in Lahore on February 7, 2025, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The…
Trump’s Gaza ‘plan’: What it is, why it’s unworkable and globally rejected We examine Trump’s proposal for Gaza, his statements and the responses it has generated. Video Duration 23 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow 23:00 Trump wants the US to take over Gaza. What does that mean? By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 13 Feb 202513 Feb 2025…
Hamas says it will release three captives on Saturday, after concerns of a breakdown in the ceasefire deal.
As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting? Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed. M23 rebels stand in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes with the Congolese army, at the border crossing point at…
Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information. Several Chinese nationals using fake IDs have been apprehended in Kuwait for taking part in cyberattacks [File: Thomas White/Illustration/Reuters] Published On 13 Feb 202513 Feb 2025 Authorities in Kuwait have…