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…
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka president | Elections
NewsFeedVideo shows the moment Sri Lanka’s new president, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was sworn in after a landslide election win fuelled by public anger over…
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test at Galle | Cricket
Jayasuriya took both wickets as Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand’s innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.Left-arm…
What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema? | Human Rights News
A spate of allegations of sexual misconduct has rocked the film industry in India’s southern state of Kerala, triggering a flood of police cases and…
UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future | United Nations News
UN member countries adopt blueprint for the future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a…
Classes resume at Bangladesh university at heart of anti-Hasina protests | Sheikh Hasina News
Dhaka University is full again, weeks after authorities shuttered the campus following deadly antigovernment demonstrations.Students have returned to classes at Bangladesh’s Dhaka University, after a…
Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy | Elections News
Nation puts faith in Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economy after the worst financial crisis in decades.Anura Kumara Dissanayake has…