Former Syrian prisoner on torture and imprisonment
Mahmoud was arrested at the age of 17 for protesting during Bashar al-Assad's regime and was released 7 years later. Source link
How climate change fuelled the LA wildfires
Climate change has extended wildfire seasons in California, turning winter fires into a year-round crisis. Source link
GREENLAND: WHY DOES THE US WANT IT? | Al Jazeera
Greenland isn’t the only country in Trump’s sights.Donald Trump likes a deal, but Greenland? Why does the US want this semi-autonomous territory of Denmark? Pinch…
Online dating’s untold dangers | Al Jazeera
One sociologist discusses the dangers of online dating, and who the onus is on for user safety.Online dating is one of the surest and quickest…
I’m a Latino preparing for Trump’s mass deportation of migrants | Close Up | Digital Series
Jorge Paz Reyes still remembers the feeling of those first few months in fifth grade after arriving in the US from Honduras with his mother…
Ceasefire: Gaza’s day of hope | Hamas
After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. The first stage takes effect on January 19. Al Jazeera’s…
The Value of the Truth | Crime
Ruth Thalía’s truth would cost her everything. On national television in Peru, the nineteen-year-old revealed her darkest secrets for a prize, only to be found…
Gaza ceasefire deal, explained | Start Here | Digital Series
What’s in the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and what are some of the challenges to the deal holding? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann…
Donald Trump and the Bitcoin rise
Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 in 2024. Donald Trump has been pro-crypto for some time. Did that influence its rise? Source link
Thabo Bester: Prison Break | Digital Series
Thabo Bester is South Africa’s most notorious con man.In 2012, Thabo Bester was locked away for life for murder and rape. But when in 2022,…
Soft Skin | Israel-Palestine conflict
Children in Gaza live under the constant threat of Israeli bombardment. Soft Skin is a short film that shows the lengths mothers are forced to…
Elon Musk in politics – the pros and cons | Start Here | US Election 2024
Elon Musk is shaping up to be a super influential figure in the new Trump administration. He is going to be running the Department of…
Draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel “untenable”
Dan Perry talks about the “conundrum” Netanyahu faces regarding military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews. Source link
Tump shows he “doesn’t really have a plan” for Middle East
Rami Khouri, comments on Trump saying that “all hell” will break loose if Hamas doesn’t release Israeli captives. Source link
The “broader legacy” of Jean-Marie Le Pen and France’s far right
Hugo Drochon, talks about the death of French far-right politician, Jean-Marie Le Pen Source link
Why I’m not giving up on Syria’s disappeared | Close Up | Bashar al-Assad
Former Syrian detainee Bassam Ezzedine is on a mission to help prisoners of the fallen regime to find their families.Bassam Ezzedine knows all too well…
Hope for a new Syria | Syria’s War
After nearly 60 years of rule by the al-Assad family, and years of war, people are questioning what the future holds for Syria. Journalist Nour…
Israeli “commitment” needed for release of Hamas captives | Israel-Palestine conflict
QuotableAl Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem talks about the “commitment” Israel may need to make to secure the release of more than 30 captives being held…
Syria’s new rulers must avoid polarising country further | Al Jazeera
With many players vying for power in Syria, the country could face many challenges in the coming years.Sami Al-Arian, is a Palestinian-American political activist who…
Doctor in Gaza was detained as “warning to other physicians”
Dr Ali Elaydi says the arrest of the Dr Hussam Abu Safia in Gaza is meant as a warning to other doctors Source link