Video: Australians rescued by boat from cyclone floods
Authorities in Australia’s Queensland have been using boats to rescue people trapped by flooding from Cyclone Alfred.
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Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists
Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists Defence Ministry spokesman says security threats had been neutralised in al-Assad strongholds of Latakia and Tartous. Members of the Syrian security forces stop vehicles at a checkpoint, following deadly violence in the previous days between government forces and supporters of former leader Bashar al-Assad [Mohamad Daboul/EPA]…
Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next?
EXPLAINER Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next? New Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is set to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was selected as the new Liberal Party leader on March 9 [Evan Buhler/Reuters] By Jillian Kestler-D’AmoursPublished On 10 Mar…
US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?
EXPLAINER US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks? The talks will be the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House meeting. Trump says ‘more difficult’ to deal with Ukraine than Russia By Sarah ShamimPublished On 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025 Officials from Ukraine…
What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover?
What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover? Lebanon’s economy has struggled for years as people’s discontent with the government grew. A woman reacts in despair at the site of an Israeli air attack on a branch of al-Qard al-Hassan charity organisation in al-Shiyah, Beirut, Lebanon, October 21, 2024 [Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE] By Walid Marrouch and Walid MarrouchPublished…
‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote
‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote The desire for independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island. Qupanuk Olsen, a social media influencer, is turning her hand to politics, running with the pro-independence opposition party Naleraq [Peter Keldorff/Al Jazeera] By Peter KeldorffPublished On 10 Mar…
Boatless in Gaza: Using old fridge doors to catch fish
In Pictures Boatless in Gaza: Using old fridge doors to catch fish Palestinians use makeshift paddleboards to fish in Gaza City’s port after bombing destroyed local fishing boats. Fishermen use the doors of refrigerators as makeshift rowing boats in Gaza City port. [Bashar Taleb/AFP] Published On 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025 Balanced calmly on top…
Black-Palestinian solidarity: We need to talk about what happened
Opinions Black-Palestinian solidarity: We need to talk about what happened Black and Palestinian unity is a threat to the status quo. That’s why the Democrats sought to undermine it. Gerald Nesmith Jr Writer and radio host from North Carolina Published On 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025 People attend a demonstration to express solidarity with Palestinians…
Video: Canada’s next PM Carney vows to win trade war with US
Canada’s next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, pledged to beat the US in the emerging trade war.
Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying
Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying UK denounces ‘malicious and baseless accusations’ after FSB says it ‘identified signs of intelligence and subversive work’ carried out by the officials. Diplomatic ties between Russia and the UK have become increasingly strained since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine [File: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters] Published On 10 Mar 202510 Mar…