Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Al Jazeera3d ago
The prefectural assembly of Okinawa has called for a review of an agreement overseeing the stationing of United States military forces on the Japanese island.
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top 41%LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers
Al Jazeeraby AFP3d ago
NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first preseason game for Philadelphia, but the new-look 76ers fell 114-108 to the Nets in Brooklyn.
US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in the United States has released Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody after he was detained on September 24.
Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis
Al Jazeeraby Caolán Magee3d ago
As Israel marks the third anniversary of the 7 October Hamas-led attacks, the psychological toll on its society remains visible, with an increase in PTSD among children, more adults struggling with...
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
Iraq is set to ban the popular navigation app Waze, which was founded in Israel. Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad announced the move on Tuesday.
Who is Dov Lando, the Israeli rabbi criticising Zionism?
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
One of Israel’s top ultra-Orthodox rabbis, Dov Lando, has become the centre of controversy in Israel after comments emerged in which he denigrated Zionism.
Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers
Al Jazeeraby Rob McBride3d ago
Panjshir, Afghanistan — At a packed hall in the offices of the Panjshir provincial government, an auction is under way and the bidding is brisk.
Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
United States President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
Brazilian Supreme Court judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro
Al Jazeeraby AP3d ago
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, a move likely to heat up the hard-fought race.
From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle to deal with soaring living costs
Al Jazeeraby Samir Hassan; Abdullah Qatran3d ago
Sanaa, Aden and Marib, Yemen – As fighting intensifies across Yemen between the government and the Houthis, millions of people are confronting another battle far from the front lines: the...
How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Al Jazeeraby Justin Salhani3d ago
Beirut, Lebanon – A day after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the beginning of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Hezbollah made the decision to join the war, in what it said was support of...
Northern Ireland’s Sinn Fein faces police probe as protest tensions fester
Al Jazeeraby Reuters3d ago
Northern Irish police have contacted representatives of Sinn Fein in an investigation into a protest that blocked a Protestant parade from marching through a Catholic area, the party said.
ICE agent shoots man in car with five-year-old child in New York: Mayor
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has shot a man in the Marble Hill neighbourhood of New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, calling the incident an “unconscionable and...
Christa Pike case underscores prevalence of botched executions in US
Al Jazeeraby Brian Osgood3d ago
The botched execution of Christa Pike has sparked debate about the death penalty in the United States, where lethal injections, experts say, are frequently marred by mishaps and incompetence.
Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, Rogers
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
The leading candidates in Michigan’s heated Senate race have faced off in their first televised debate, with less than a month remaining before the United States midterm elections.
Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol
Al Jazeeraby Reuters3d ago
Thousands of Spaniards protested outside Spain’s parliament after the death of Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction ignited nationwide protests and sparked a snap general...
UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposal
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
The United Nations Security Council extended the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region by two months but failed to agree on a US proposal to widen it to the whole country, after permanent members...
USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff3d ago
The United States aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to its home port after a 322-day deployment, including a record 265 consecutive days at sea, during which it helped wage the...
Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?
Al Jazeeraby Zecharias Zelalem3d ago
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – After nearly two weeks of fierce fighting, Ethiopian federal forces entered the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle as forces from an alliance of rebel groups, including the Tigray...
Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negative
Al Jazeeraby Reuters3d ago
Preliminary laboratory results from a Kenyan patient who was suspected of contracting the Ebola virus have come back negative.