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This Country Wants US Spy Planes. Not For Espionage, But To Hunt Al Qaeda

Ivory Coast wants the Trump administration to station US spy planes in the country's north to carry outcross-border operations targeting Al Qaeda-allied jihadists wreaking havoc across the Sahel

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:35
'Will End Tyranny': Nobel Winner Maria Machado's "Fight For Democracy" Vow

Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado will do her best to return to Venezuela to end the "tyranny" in the country, she said Thursday as she seized the spotlight in Oslo after nearly a year in hiding.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:24
How Did Maria Corina Machado Get From Venezuela To Norway?

Maria Corina Machado reportedly took three days to make it out of Venezuela and reach Norway, wearing a wig and a disguise, dodging checkpoints and the risk of arrest.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:23
'Architects Of AI' Named Time Magazine's Person Of The Year

Time magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming humanity.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:15
Tariffs Cause $1,200 Price Hike For Every US Household Since Trump's Return

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:36
31 Killed In Military Air Strike On Hospital In Myanmar

A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, aid workers said Thursday, as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections beginning this month.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:34
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Intensify With Airstrikes And Artillery Attacks

About two dozen people were reported killed in the fighting this week, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced on both sides of the border.

Published on: 11.12.2025 14:41
Bangladesh To Vote On February 12, First Time Since Sheikh Hasina Ouster

Elections in Bangladesh will be held on February 12, 2026, AMM Nasir Uddin, the country's chief election commissioner, announced through a televised address.

Published on: 11.12.2025 14:21
US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay

People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:45
Former Pak Spy Chief Sentenced To 14 Years For State Secret Violations

The former head of Pakistan's spy agency was sentenced to 14 years in prison for violating state secrets and abusing his authority, the army said on Thursday.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:28
Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Exports In Crosshairs

Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of select products from Asian countries, including from India and China.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:27
Explained: Main Parties And Issues In February's Bangladesh Election

Bangladesh is set to hold a national election in February, its first since a student-led uprising toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. Her Awami League, the South Asian nation's largest party, has been barred from contesting.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:21
Ex-Miss Switzerland Finalist Chopped, Pureed; Husband Charged With Murder

The husband of a former Miss Switzerland finalist has been charged with her murder, Swiss authorities announced Wednesday.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:13
Woman Gives Birth In Driverless Taxi On Way To San Francisco Hospital: "A Rare Occurrence"

The woman gave birth in the back seat and safely arrived at the hospital before emergency services reached her, Waymo said.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:42
Thousands Face Evacuations As New Round Of Heavy Rain Threatens Washington

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:40
"Don't Touch Me": Polish Senator's Attempt To Remove Journalist's Lapel Mic Sparks Outrage

The incident has caused a scandal and sparked controversy in Poland regarding the boundaries between politicians and the media.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:03
Animal Trafficking Reaches Record High In 2025: Interpol

Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to banned ivory and primate meat.

Published on: 11.12.2025 11:31
Gazans Pull Iron Bars From Rubble To Construct Tents, Scratch Out A Living

In November, the UN Development Programme said that the war in Gaza had generated 61 million tonnes of rubble, citing estimates based on satellite imagery.

Published on: 11.12.2025 11:30
Major Boost For Pakistan's F-16 Fleet As US Okays $686 Million Tech Upgrade

The United States has reportedly approved a major arms deal worth $686 million to sell advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets.

Published on: 11.12.2025 09:05
What Trump Said About Indians While Pitching His New Gold Card

US President Donald Trump announced a new "Trump Gold Card" programme that he claimed would end the "ridiculous" system that forces skilled talent to leave after completing their studies.

Published on: 11.12.2025 08:22

News from Arabic Countries

Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:37
Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15

The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:30
Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies

An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family’s tent.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:07
US judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention

Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation to El Salvador has become a rallying point against Trump's hardline policies.

Published on: 11.12.2025 16:05
World Cup 2026: All to know six months before FIFA tournament starts

The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA's largest World Cup now only 182 days away.

Published on: 11.12.2025 16:00
PSG bus stoned after Champions League tie; Spanish fans injured in Poland

Trouble ensues around two matches across European football's club competitions in the early hours of Thursday.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:59
Video: Winter storm brings flooding misery to Gaza

Thousands of displaced people in Gaza are battling flooding which has swept through their tents and temporary shelters.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:53
Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov says cabinet stepping down before parliament had been due to hold no-confidence vote.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:31
Does the ICC unfairly target certain countries?

International justice expert Ruben Carranza says who stands trial reflects who is enforcing the court's mandates

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:30
Target Tehran

Fault Lines travels to Iran to investigate the human cost of Israel’s attacks and the risk of another war.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:04
Venezuela’s Machado taunts Maduro government after dramatic exit to Oslo

Opposition figure emerges from hiding after nearly a year, calls Venezuela 'occupied country'.

Published on: 11.12.2025 14:40
Sweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee order

Corporate logic is reshaping refugee protection as states pull back.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:49
‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?

The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:46
Cambodia-Thailand tension “going from bad to worse”

"Irrespective of who's shooting first at the moment, they must stop."

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:44
Venezuela’s crisis is not an oil grab but a power grab

Trump has manufactured the Venezuela crisis, not to grab more oil but to expand his executive power.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:29
Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crash

Swiss suffer third crash in a month by an Olympic champion in training ahead of World Cup and 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:51
Israeli right-wing TV show mocks Gaza ‘drowning’ in winter storm

A broadcast on Israel’s right-wing Channel 14 openly celebrated a severe winter storm that’s hitting Gaza.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:47
The battle for Pokrovsk is about more than gaining territory

AJ defence editor @alexgatopoulos explains how Russia has changed tactics to adjust to new technology on the battlefield

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:42
Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters

Government says victims killed by rebels included women and children, accusing Rwanda of breaching a recent truce deal.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:36
Why are Israeli lawmakers wearing gold nooses?

Israel's national security minister wants the power to hang Palestinian detainees accused of terrorism.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:29
Myanmar junta’s air attack on hospital kills dozens of people

An air attack by Myanmar’s military government has hit a hospital in Rakhine state, killing at least 30 people.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:21
Zelenskyy rallies key allies as Ukraine faces Russian and US pressure

Ukrainian leader holds urgent talks with 'coalition of the willing' as pressure mounts over territorial concessions.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:13
Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?

The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.

Published on: 11.12.2025 12:02
Video: Al Jazeera reports from Cambodian displacement camp

Half a million people have been displaced by the Cambodia-Thailand fighting.

Published on: 11.12.2025 11:05
Israel prepares for Storm Byron, but not all citizens will get help

Cities across Israel have taken measures to prepare for Byron, but Palestinian citizens there have no resources.

Published on: 11.12.2025 10:33