Germany Flixbus crash: At least five killed as coach veers off highway: ‘Numerous’ people injured after a bus travelling from Berlin, Germany to Zurich ...
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Judges at the ICJ have unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary actions to ensure basic food supplies arrive without delay to Gaza www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/icj-orders-israel-to-take-action-to-address-famine-in-gaza
Israel has asked the US to reschedule a meeting to discuss its military operation in Gaza’s Rafah days after PM Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly cancelled a planned ... Show more
Quick Glance: Israel agrees to reschedule White House visit: US official
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation's visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday, according to a U.S. official who spoke to ABC News on Wednesday.
- The decision to reschedule came after several members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet engaged in 'constructive discussions' with Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant this week in Washington, D.C., as mentioned by the official.
- On Monday, the White House expressed 'disappointment' and being 'somewhat perplexed' over Israel's cancellation of the delegation's planned visit to the U.S.
- The White House has expressed 'deep concerns' that Israel may not take sufficient steps to prevent civilian casualties while targeting Hamas fighters in Rafah.
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
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Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll: Poll shows ‘clear disconnect’ between President Joe Biden’s policies and US public ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/most-americans-disapprove-of-israels-actions-in-gaza-poll
Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’: President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate ...
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Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
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Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
The search to find survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse has been called off. Authorities say their focus has switched to finding the bodies of 6 road ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
'What the hell is the point of the UN?' Watch journalist Matt Lee's response when the US State Department spokesman says he doesn't expect the Gaza ceasefire ... Show more
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested his passport back to visit Israel, fuelling speculation about seeking respite abroad from his domestic ... Show more
Starvation is getting worse in north Gaza where 31% of Palestinian children under 2-years-old are suffering from acute malnutrition ... Show more
Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Irish FM said events in Gaza represent the ‘blatant violation of international ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/ireland-to-intervene-in-south-africa-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icj
US President Biden's fundraiser at the Radio City Music Hall has raised $25m, underscoring deep-pocketed support for Biden despite lagging in polls www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/biden-campaign-touts-record-setting-fundraising-haul-for-single-event
Hezbollah launches rocket barrage after Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 7: Israeli assault hit health centre in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/hezbollah-launches-rocket-barrage-after-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-kill-7
Quick Glance: Hezbollah's Retaliation Rocket Attack on Israel, Casualties Reported
- An Israeli assault hit a health center in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed a man in an Israeli border town.
- Hezbollah said it launched dozens of rockets at Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli border town, in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon's southern village of al-Habbariyeh that killed seven people.
- The Israeli military and Iran-aligned Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since October when the current conflict in Gaza started.
- Last month, Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah said Israel will pay a price 'in blood' for killing Lebanese civilians, signaling the conflict across the Lebanon-Israel border could intensify.
Protesters in India attempted to march to PM Modi’s house after key opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested in an alcohol corruption case just weeks ... Show more
What is Islamic halal investment and why is it on the rise?: Global halal economy is on the rise with an increase in demand fuelling more opportunities for ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/what-is-islamic-and-halal-investment-is-it-on-the-rise
‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban: As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/28/mothers-fight-to-protect-daughters-as-the-gambia-considers-unbanning-fgm
Colombia expels Argentina’s diplomats after Milei calls Petro ‘terrorist’: Argentina’s president calls his Colombian counterpart a ‘murderer’ and ‘communist’ ...
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Quick Glance: Colombia expels Argentinian diplomats over Milei's attack on Petro
- Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentinian diplomats after Argentinian President Javier Milei referred to his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist', 'murderer', and 'communist'.
- Milei targeted Petro in an interview with CNN and also criticized other regional leaders, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
- Relations between Colombia and Argentina have deteriorated since Milei's election last November, where he promised radical actions like abolishing the central bank and significant public spending cuts.
- Milei, likened to former US President Donald Trump for his abrasive style, has taken conservative stances on social issues, opposing abortion and sex education, while condemning political correctness.
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from standing in elections in May, the electoral commission has said www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/south-africas-ex-president-jacob-zuma-barred-from-may-elections
British MP Jeremy Corbyn says Julian Assange's extradition case is being pursued by the Biden administration because he exposed the truth about the US ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 173: The Israeli military say its forces are continuing their siege of al-Shifa Hospital.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-173
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese shuts down a reporter by saying that government leaders do not openly declare their intent to commit genocide ... Show more
Ukraine launched a devastating missile strike against Russian military targets in Sevastopol on Saturday, damaging ships and infrastructure.
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/kyiv-targets-russias-navy-as-moscows-forces-inch-ahead-in-eastern-ukraine
Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill: Pending final approval, bill will cement Thai credentials among Asia’s most liberal societies on LGBTQ issues.
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Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Former US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at age 82: Media reports: A family statement said the four-term senator and vice presidential candidate died from ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/former-us-senator-joe-lieberman-dies-at-age-82-media-reports
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 763: As the war enters its 763rd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-763
What’s behind Macron’s ‘hardened stance’ on the Russia-Ukraine war?: The French president has adopted a bellicose stance in recent months, even suggesting troops ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/whats-behind-macrons-hardened-stance-on-the-russia-ukraine-war
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 174: Two-thirds of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are ‘non-functional,’ according to the UN.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-174
China lifts steep Australian wine tariffs as relations improve: Beijing imposed the tariffs in 2020 during a diplomatic feud, raising duties from zero to above ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/china-lifts-steep-tariffs-on-australian-wine-as-relations-improve
Pentagon chief says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’: Lloyd Austin tells Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that humanitarian aid reaching Palestinian ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/pentagon-chief-says-civilian-death-toll-in-gaza-far-too-high
US Secretary of Defense has told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that the civilian casualties in Gaza are ‘far too high’ and that Israel needs to let more ... Show more
US State Dept human rights officer latest to resign in Gaza protest: While Biden administration has faced internal dissent over policy, only a handful of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/us-state-dept-human-rights-officer-latest-to-resign-in-gaza-protest
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Hungary’s government rocked as former insider leaks recordings: Protests erupt over tape that ‘proves’ government officials involved in corruption.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/former-hungarian-government-insider-leaks-graft-case-audio-tape
Quick Glance: Hungary’s Government Faces Pressure from Corruption and Bolsonaro Allegations
- Peter Magyar hands over a secretly recorded tape of his ex-wife, former justice minister Judit Varga, admitting government members tampered with evidence in a corruption case.
- Magyar, ex-husband of former justice minister Judit Varga, launches a movement aiming to become a political party in Budapest, Hungary.
- Magyar becomes a significant government critic, particularly targeting Orban’s close aide Antal Rogan, following the resignations of his ex-wife and the then-president due to their involvement in a controversial pardon case at a children’s home in Budapest.
- Magyar shared the latest corruption evidence on Facebook and also provided it to prosecutors, originating from a recorded conversation at home with his ex-wife Judit Varga in January 2023 when she was serving as the justice minister.
Spanish prosecutors seek two-and-a-half year jail term for ex-football chief Luis Rubiales who is facing trial for kissing Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on ... Show more
North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts: Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/north-africa-bears-the-brunt-of-europes-externatlisation-policies-analysts
Human rights crisis in El Salvador ‘deepening’: Amnesty: Rights group says President Nayib Bukele has reduced gang violence by replacing it with state violence.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/human-rights-crisis-in-el-salvador-deepening-amnesty
UN report says households waste 1 billion meals daily: The UN described the the levels of food waste a ‘global tragedy’ when more than 780 million people were ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/un-report-says-households-waste-1-billion-meals-daily
UK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates: London’s High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against extradition if the US ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/uk-ruling-on-julian-assange-killing-him-slowly-say-free-speech-advocates
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
India rejects remarks by US, Germany on opposition leader Kejriwal’s arrest: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest a month before national election comes ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/india-rejects-remarks-by-us-germany-on-opposition-leader-kejriwals-arrest
Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students: Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have ‘rewired’ the way ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/canadian-school-boards-sue-social-media-giants-over-effects-on-students
Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
- Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.
- The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.
- The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.
- Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
Analysts argue that the US justifies arms transfers to Israel by accepting its assurances on compliance with international humanitarian law in Gaza www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/us-overlooks-israeli-abuses-in-gaza-to-justify-arms-transfers-advocates
What’s next for Senegal under likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?: Faye promises to review the West African nation’s mining contracts and ties with key ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/whats-next-for-senegal-under-likely-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye
Being branded as ‘extremist’ won’t deter Palestine Action: Palestinian solidarity remains steadfast despite growing authoritarianism in the United Kingdom.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/28/being-branded-as-extremist-wont-deter-palestine-action
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762: As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-762
Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote: The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/senegal-oppositions-faye-won-over-54-of-vote-full-provisional-results
South Korean bus drivers return to work after strike causes rush-hour chaos: Seoul Bus Labor Union agrees to 4.48 percent wage rise to return to work.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/28/south-korean-bus-drivers-return-to-work-after-strike-causes-rush-hour-chaos
Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
UN report charts lethal cost of migration over past decade: More than 63,000 died or disappeared on migration routes over past decade, with more than a third ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/un-report-charts-lethal-cost-of-migration-over-past-decade
Tunisia sentences four to death for 2013 murder of politician Chokri Belaid: Leftist opposition leader’s assassination caused turmoil in wake of 2011 uprising ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/tunisia-sentences-four-to-death-for-2013-murder-of-politician-chokri-belaid
Min Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure: Coup leader told troops at a annual parade that young people were being ‘tricked’ ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/min-aung-hlaing-talks-tough-as-myanmars-armed-forces-hold-annual-parade
Thousands of young people are escaping Myanmar as the army brings back conscription to strengthen its forces against the rebellion.
Angry farmers block Brussels to protest EU policies and cheap Ukraine imports — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/3/27/angry-farmers-block-brussels-to-protest-eu-policies-cheap-ukraine-imports
Curfew announced for under-18s in Australia’s Alice Springs after unrest: Curfew will remain in place for two weeks after some 150 people went on the rampage ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/curfew-announced-for-under-18s-in-australias-alice-springs-after-unrest
‘No women allowed’: The powerful membership of UK’s men-only Garrick Club: Revelations over membership of exclusively male Garrick Club raise questions of power ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/no-women-allowed-the-curious-case-of-the-uks-men-only-garrick-club
Visa, Mastercard reach $30bn settlement over credit card fees: Merchants have long accused the payment networks of charging inflated ‘swipe fees’ when shoppers ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/visa-mastercard-reach-30bn-settlement-over-credit-card-fees
Quick Glance: Settlement between Visa and MasterCard and merchants on antitrust dispute over fees
- Visa and Mastercard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars.
- Swipe fees are paid to credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard in exchange for facilitating transactions, with merchants passing those fees on to consumers.
- As per the settlement, Visa and Mastercard will cap credit interchange fees until 2030 and must negotiate fees with merchant groups.
- The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit alleging that merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, citing antitrust violations by Visa, Mastercard, and their member banks.
Judges vs spies: Pakistan’s jurists accuse intel agency ISI of intimidation: Six judges write open letter accusing agency of intimidating and coercing them over ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/judges-vs-spies-pakistans-jurists-accuse-intel-agency-isi-of-intimidation
Is the US media layoffs phenomenon the next housing crisis?: The media sector’s challenges amplify shadow banks’ toll on the US economy and mirror the 2008 ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/27/is-the-us-media-layoffs-phenomenon-the-next-housing-crisis
Argentina claims to be sheltering Venezuelan opposition leaders in embassy: Argentina’s President Milei has warned his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro against ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/argentina-claims-to-be-sheltering-venezuelan-opposition-leaders-in-embassy
Beit Daras and Gaza: An intergenerational tale of struggle against erasure: My ancestors were expelled from our village 76 years ago; today my family are forced ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/27/beit-daras-and-gaza-an-intergenerational-tale-of-struggle-against-erasure
Richard Serra, known for monumental steel sculptures, dies at the age of 85: US artist was known for imposing minimalist works from the Qatar desert to museums ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/richard-serra-known-for-monumental-steel-sculptures-dies-at-the-age-of-85
Quick Glance: Richard Serra: Revolutionary Sculptor Dies at 85
- Richard Serra, a painter turned one of the greatest sculptors of his time, passed away at 85 in his home in Orient, N.Y.
- His monumental steel works introduced a new abstract grandeur and physical intimacy, requiring viewers to walk through and around them to fully experience.
- Serra's sculptures demanded intense scrutiny and movement through space to unlock their meanings through individual exploration and reflection.
- Serra's massive steel constructions were so heavy that they needed special permits for transportation and intricate cranes with elaborate rigging to be installed.
Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick: The US independent candidate introduced lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate at a rally ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/long-shot-candidate-robert-f-kennedy-announces-vice-president-pick
Starvation: Anatomy of ‘a very cruel, slow death’: With man-made famines threatening both Sudan and Gaza, Al Jazeera breaks down how the body succumbs to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/starvation-anatomy-of-a-very-cruel-slow-death
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/conflict-climate-corruption-drive-southeast-asia-people-trafficking-un
Tens of thousands of Filipinos are drawn to Poland by shadowy agents, paying thousands of dollars, only to find themselves in inhumane working conditions www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/27/trapped-abandoned-filipino-workers-lured-to-poland-by-shadowy-agents
Federal agents raid Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s homes amid sex crime allegations: Nature of probe not revealed, but raids follow sex offence allegations ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/federal-agents-raid-sean-diddy-combs-homes-in-sex-trafficking-probe
Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
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