Qatari voters weigh in on first legislative elections
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatari citizens about their experience voting for the country’s advisory Shura Council.
Category Archives: News
Libya detains 4,000 people in major anti-migrant crackdown
Hundreds of women and children among those detained during raids in Gargaresh town.
Pakistan’s ‘king of comedy’ Umer Sharif dies at 66
Sharif, who was battling cardiac ailments, passed away in Germany, officials confirm.
Rights groups urge full probe into Rohingya leader’s killing
Mohibullah, a prominent Rohingya leader, was killed this week at world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Georgians vote in key local polls after Saakashvili’s arrest
Voters casting ballots in closely watched municipal elections a day after former president was arrested.
On Khashoggi murder anniversary, advocates want action from Biden
Advocates vow to keep pushing for accountability for slain journalist after top US administration official met with MBS.
Philippine President Duterte announces ‘retirement from politics’
Not eligible to run again for top job, Philippine president backs out of a plan to run for vice president in 2022 polls.
Panama police’s Arab target practice sparks outcry
The controversy arose after photos emerged showing a man pointing at what appeared to be a traditional Arab headdress.
Qataris cast ballots in first legislative elections
The candidates were mostly men, with nearly 30 women among the 284 hopefuls running for the 30 available council seats.
US deaths from COVID-19 surpass 700,000
Grim milestone reached as tens of millions refuse to get vaccinated even though the jabs are widely available.
Taiwan scrambles jets after largest ever incursion by China
At least 38 aircraft flying in two waves crossed Taiwan air defence zone prompting the deployment of its fighters jets.
Vote on Biden’s twin spending bills delayed anew amid impasse
US president makes rare visit to Congress but gesture fails to convince Democrats to compromise on twin spending bills.
The 33-year-old woman who left Taipei to become a shaman
No longer forced to assimilate, Taiwan's Indigenous people are reconnecting with their culture.
UK government clears army to begin petrol deliveries from Monday
Almost 200 military personnel, including 100 drivers, will be deployed to distribute fuel, the government said Friday.
Ecuador to pardon up to 2,000 inmates after deadly prison riot
Move aims to reduce overcrowding in detention centres after 118 inmates died in an Ecuadorian prison riot this week.
Tunisia’s Ghannouchi says parliament in session, defying Saied
Rached Ghannouchi from Ennahdha party urged lawmakers to resume work in defiance of parliament freeze by the president.
India imposes retaliatory COVID restrictions on British nationals
The move comes after New Delhi called British decision not to recognise Indian vaccine, Covishield, 'discriminatory'.
Biden administration faces ‘critical moment’ on migration
Under fire for Haitian migrant expulsions, advocates say US should expect more arrivals as conditions in Haiti worsen.
Racism contributed to Indigenous woman’s death in Canada: Coroner
Joyce Echaquan's death in Quebec hospital last year after staff hurled racist insults at her sparked nationwide outcry.
UN agency says it needs $800m a year to assist Palestinians
UNRWA will seek $800m a year at an upcoming donors conference in Brussels to assist Palestinians.