Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike amid Ukraine attacks: Why it matters
Experts say Putin’s announcement is aimed at stopping the West from allowing Ukraine to use…
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Podcast: How pro video gaming, or esports, is taking off with big dollars behind it
In August, the first ever Esports World Cup concluded. It featured more than 1,500 players…
Hezbollah vs Israel – no end to the “reckoning”
The Israeli military’s latest attack on Lebanon threatens a third war between the two countries.
Grubhub-owner Just Eat Takeaway to deliver sex toys in partnership with adult retailer Lovehoney
Grubhub-owner Just Eat Takeaway.com has partnered with sex toy retailer Lovehoney Group, in an unexpected…
She Zhijiang: Discarded Chinese spy or criminal mastermind?
World exclusive: Jailed tycoon She Zhijiang’s explosive allegations about Chinese spies and an international conspiracy.
Deadly Israeli assault in the occupied West Bank
One woman was killed and five others injured, including a 9-year-old girl, during the raid…
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge
The $7bn loan is a lifeline for Pakistan’s struggling economy, but experts say the country…
Inside a Lebanon school shelter for families fleeing Israeli attacks
Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari saw how families have been sleeping on desks in a Lebanese…
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan to quit international cricket in March 2025
The troubled ex-captain, facing murder charges in Bangladesh, wants to hang up his boots after…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part II
In part 2 we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a lawyer representing Aafia…
China’s Xi and top leaders call for halting real estate decline, responding to public concerns
While the meeting readout did not provide many details, it is significant for a country…
European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; Swiss central bank cuts rates
European stocks were higher Thursday morning, spurred on by overnight gains in Asia-Pacific markets.
Video: Fighting erupts in Sudan’s capital as army launches new offensive
Battles have been taking place in Sudan’s capital Khartoum where the army has launched a…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part I
Clive Stafford Smith, lawyer for Aafia Siddiqui, who he says is a victim of circumstance…
Sudan’s army launches major offensive to retake Khartoum
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Author Jhumpa Lahiri declines NYC’s Noguchi Museum award after keffiyeh ban
Pulitzer Prize winner refuses to accept award from museum that fired staff for wearing emblem…
Klarna partners with fellow fintech Adyen to bring buy now, pay later into physical stores
Klarna said Thursday that it had entered into an agreement with Adyen to add its…
Video: New York mayor says he expects criminal charges
The mayor of New York City Eric Adams has been indicted on criminal charges that…
Japan court acquits former boxer of murder after decades on death row
Judge acknowledges Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted for murders at miso factory in 1966.
US, France lead call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border
Israeli military and Hezbollah continue to trade fire in intense attacks despite appeal for pause…
