When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024? | Religion News
Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year. Hajj, the largest annual Muslim gathering, occurs in Mecca from…
US lifts ban on sending weapons to Ukraine’s controversial Azov brigade | Russia-Ukraine war News
Washington says ‘no evidence’ of abuses in unit, which was originally set up as a volunteer force in 2014. The United States has lifted a…
Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK | Politics News
The six, including former legislator Nathan Law, are also banned from any business dealings and financial transactions. Hong Kong has cancelled the passports of six…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 838 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 838th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Fighting Ihor Terekhov, the…
What is behind the rise of the far right in Europe? | Elections
Success of populist and far-right parties in European Parliament election poses a threat to mainstream politicians. European far-right parties made substantial gains in the EU’s…
France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR | Elections News
Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti urges country-wide alliance with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in upcoming polls. France’s conservative Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti…
The EU’s 1 billion-euro gift will hurt Lebanon and its people | Opinions
Last month, the European Union (EU) unveiled a 1 billion-euro ($1.07bn) aid package for the Lebanese state. During a visit to Beirut, European Commission President…
Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’ | Courts News
Hong Kong has hit back at a British judge who announced his resignation from the territory’s top court last week and expressed concern that the…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 837 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters is 837th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Fighting At least six…
British TV’s Dr Michael Mosley likely died of natural causes, police say | News
A post-mortem ruled out foul play in the death of Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island Symi last week. An initial examination has…
Brit tourists facing rock-bottom exchange rates as euro drops to TWO-YEAR low against pound – how to get the best deal
POLITICAL chaos in France saw the Euro plummet against the Pound last night - in good news for Brits jetting to the continent for summer…
Belgium seeks new government after PM De Croo resigns | Elections News
Alexander De Croo resigned after his Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party slumped in Belgium elections. Belgium has kicked off its quest for a new…
Stateless in Syria | Syria’s War
A controversial aid worker is stranded in war-torn Syria when he is deprived of his citizenship by the United Kingdom’s government. British-born Tauqir Sharif runs…
Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France? | Emmanuel Macron News
Battered by a defeat in European Parliament elections, France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the country’s parliament and called for legislative elections later this…
Three Valencia fans handed prison sentences over Vinicius Jr racist abuse | Football News
Spanish court convicts fans for hate crimes against the Real Madrid football player in the first conviction over racist insults. Three Valencia football fans have…
Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv expects first donated fighter jets will arrive later this year, but plans to keep some outside the country. Anticipating deliveries of US-made F16s from…
Armed conflicts hit post-WWII record in 2023 | News
Number of conflicts worldwide hit 59 last year with 28 occurring in Africa. More armed conflicts took place in 2023 than in any other year…
Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament | Elections News
Bulgaria’s sixth vote in three years delivers yet another fragmented parliament. The centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party is on course to…
‘Politics is broken’: A South African anti-Zionist challenges UK’s Starmer | Elections News
London, England – As the United Kingdom gears up for a critical general election, some Britons are deciding between party loyalty and independent candidates. The…
Euro slumps after Macron calls election and far-right surges in Europe
The euro slumps against most of its G-10 currency counterparts amid a surge in far-right power in the EU Parliamentary Elections. ADVERTISEMENTThe euro, serving as…