Poet, professor and writer, Refaat Alareer killed in Israeli strike | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Poet, professor and writer, Refaat Alareer killed in Israeli strike | Israel-Palestine conflict News

NewsFeed Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed renowned Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer and six members of his family. In his writing, Alareer captured the stories of a resilient community and advocated for the rights of Palestinians. His students and colleagues spoke to Al Jazeera about his…

Protesters in Arab countries rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict

Protesters in Arab countries rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict

Protesters took to the streets on Friday in several Arab countries in a show of support for the Palestinians against a continuing Israeli military campaign in the densely populated Gaza Strip. In Jordan, a huge march was staged in the centre of the capital Amman following Friday prayers. Some protesters…

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup | Women’s World Cup News

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup | Women’s World Cup News

Their bid is expected to face competition from other potential hosts such as Brazil and a trio of European nations. The United States and Mexico have announced a joint bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027, looking to build on their successful campaign to co-host the Men’s World…

Antonio Guterres urges UN Security Council to push for Gaza ceasefire | News

Antonio Guterres urges UN Security Council to push for Gaza ceasefire | News

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there is no effective protection of civilians in Gaza and urged the UN Security Council to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Guterres convened an emergency meeting of the UNSC on Friday after weeks of fighting left more…

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC | Russia-Ukraine war News

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the…

Ireland bids farewell to singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan | Music News

Ireland bids farewell to singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan | Music News

Thousands pay tribute in Dublin to the musician best known as the lead vocalist for The Pogues. Thousands of people have lined the streets of Dublin to bid farewell to singer Shane MacGowan, the London-Irish punk who transformed Irish traditional music with The Pogues. A marching band led his funeral…

‘An hour from hell’: Surviving six bullets in a Pakistan bus attack | Armed Groups

‘An hour from hell’: Surviving six bullets in a Pakistan bus attack | Armed Groups

Islamabad, Pakistan — On a bitterly cold December morning at 10am, Shah Bulbul loaded his two suitcases on a bus, and, along with his wife, Bibi Roshan, and two children Umaima and Arsalan, bid adieu to his hometown of Ghizer in northern Pakistan. They were about to undertake a 30-hour…

What’s next for Argentina under far-right President Javier Milei? | Politics

What’s next for Argentina under far-right President Javier Milei? | Politics

Marc Lamont Hill explores the economic and human rights impact incoming President Javier Milei will have on Argentina. Argentines will have a new president taking office this Sunday. The far-right, self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei secured a resounding victory in the November elections. Argentina is facing its worst economic crisis in…