Graham Vandenburg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a cleanup operation in eastern Australia following devastating floods that have claimed five lives and left tens of thousands stranded. The floods, described as record-breaking, have caused significant damage, particularly in New South Wales, where at least 10,000 properties are believed to be affected. The flooding has wreaked havoc … Read more
In Gaza, the sound of drones fills the air. Recent findings from Al Jazeera’s digital investigations team, known as Sanad, show that Israel is modifying commercial drones to be used as weapons in the region. This shift raises concerns as drones, which were once primarily for civilian purposes, are increasingly being used in military operations. … Read more
An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis has tragically claimed the lives of nearly an entire family of a local doctor. The attack occurred on Friday while Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, a pediatrician, was working at Nasser Hospital. Reports from Gaza health officials indicate that the strike targeted her home, resulting in a fire that killed nine … Read more
A woman has been arrested in Hamburg after a shocking knife attack that injured at least 18 people at the city’s main train station. The attack took place during the busy rush hour on Friday evening, leaving four victims with life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 39-year-old German woman, faced a judge on Saturday as police … Read more
On May 18, thousands of Tamils gathered on a beach in Mullivaikkal, northeastern Sri Lanka, to remember the victims of the country’s civil war, which ended 16 years ago. Among them was Krishnan Anjan Jeevarani, who honored her lost family members by laying out their favorite foods on a banana leaf, including a samosa and … Read more
Vietnam has taken a significant step by ordering telecommunications providers to block the messaging app Telegram. This decision comes after the government claimed that Telegram was not cooperating in addressing alleged criminal activities on its platform. Telegram expressed surprise at this move. On May 21, the Ministry of Science and Technology sent letters to internet … Read more
Human rights groups and political experts are sounding alarms over a new law passed by El Salvador’s Congress, which many see as a tool for censorship aimed at silencing dissent. The law, pushed by President Nayib Bukele, was passed quickly on a Tuesday night by a Congress dominated by his New Ideas party, bypassing the … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), now led by Republicans, has decided to drop its efforts to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company behind the popular Call of Duty video game series. This decision was announced on Thursday, with the FTC stating that it believes dismissing the case serves the public interest better. This … Read more
Michael O’Hanlon, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, recently shared his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s proposed Golden Dome defense system for the United States. In an interview published on May 23, 2025, O’Hanlon evaluated the feasibility and strategic value of this ambitious plan. The Golden Dome defense system is designed to protect … Read more
For a government that isn’t recognized by any other nation, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been surprisingly active lately. He has met with officials from Pakistan, spoken with India’s foreign minister, and visited Iran and China. In Beijing, he met with Pakistan’s foreign minister again and participated in trilateral talks with delegations … Read more
