Category: News
Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces
Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera.
Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flash floods
A glacial lake outburst in northern Bhutan has triggered flash flooding.
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
On the US border in Texas, Trump deportation drive galvanises midterm vote
Border issues helped propel Trump in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024. His deportation policies could bury Republicans.
Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked
Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'.
What can a global strike of dockworkers achieve for Gaza?
More than 25 dockworkers' trade unions in over 110 ports in 22 countries are going on strike on October 30 .
AFCON returns to 2-year cycle after CAF reverses quadrennial decision
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will cohost the next AFCON in 2027, with subsequent tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033.
Activists urge Eisenkot to form new Israeli gov’t with Arab parties
Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
How can Israel break its election deadlock?
No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
Aid convoy enters besieged Ukrainian town Oleshky
Moscow and Kyiv have so far observed the six-day truce as evacuations from Oleshky get under way.