Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels | Climate News
Surging sea levels are creating “a rising tide of misery” that threaten the future of nearly a billion people that live in low-lying coastal areas,…
Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned its own decision from 1973 in the landmark Roe v Wade case, which until then protected…
At least 10 people killed, 18 missing in Nepal floods and landslides | Climate Crisis News
Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats.At least 10 people have been killed and 18 others reported…
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations | Crime
Kolkata, India: Tapas Pal has been making clay idols of various gods and goddesses for the past two decades at Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ hub…
Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand | Cricket News
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis…
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 10 nations | Cricket News
Ten teams will compete for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates from October 3. Defending champions Australia will play…
Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest…
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – After days of uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7bn loan programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, a move analysts welcomed…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part II | Al Jazeera
In part 2 we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a lawyer representing Aafia Siddiqui.In part 2 of this episode of Centre Stage, we…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part I | September 11
Clive Stafford Smith, lawyer for Aafia Siddiqui, who he says is a victim of circumstance following the 9/11 attacks. In part 1 of this episode…
Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United Nations Security Council has been urged to not turn a blind eye to Israel’s attacks on press freedom, including the targeting of journalists…
IMF approves $7bn funding agreement for Pakistan | Business and Economy News
Approval comes more than two months after international lender and Islamabad said they had agreed on programme.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new…
‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president | Elections News
Colombo, Sri Lanka – For Dilshan Jayasanka, the victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s first Marxist-leaning president is the beginning of a “radical…
Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain despite poor record | Cricket
Pakistan have lost all five Tests under Masood’s captaincy, including a shock home series loss against Bangladesh.Under-pressure Pakistan Test cricket captain Shan Masood will continue…
Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has told the United Nations that Israel must be held accountable for the crimes it is committing in Gaza, including “genocide”,…
Maldivian president condemns Israeli attacks on Al Jazeera | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed‘How can we interpret this as anything other than brutal attempts to prevent the world from knowing about the crimes taking place?’ Maldivian President Mohamed…
Who is Pakistan’s new spy chief Asim Malik? | Military News
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Asim Malik as the new head of the country’s premier intelligence agency, the Directorate…
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next? | Elections News
Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken office as Sri Lanka’s president shortly after winning the country’s election. Dissanayake, who was sworn in on Monday after…
India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 | Sport News
India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of the country’s reign as the ‘best chess nation in the world’.India’s…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president | Elections News
Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and will work to meet people’s hopes.Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his…