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…
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…
Israel may need to make a “commitment” to secure the release of more than 30 captives being held in Gaza.
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…
No food, no sleep, no hope in Gaza Even those who are supposed to help and bring relief in Gaza are falling into despair. Olga Cherevko Staff member of the UN OCHA Published On 7 Jan 20257 Jan 2025 Palestinians gather as they wait to buy bread from a bakery in Deir Al-Balah in the…
News US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions Washington opens the way for transactions needed for humanitarian purposes, in a move seen as an ‘important step’ towards easing the West’s sanctions regime on the country. Syrians chant slogans and wave the new Syrian flag as they gather for Friday prayers at…
Challenges and opportunities await Ankara as its neighbour reimagines itself after decades of dictatorship.