A ‘fearful’ country? Crime concerns grip Chile ahead of presidential race
Domino effect Chile has nearly 15.8 million registered voters, and this year, for the first time since 2012, all of them are required by law to vote in the presidential…
US slaps sanctions on Maduro family, Venezuelan tankers: What we know
EXPLAINER US slaps sanctions on Maduro family, Venezuelan tankers: What we know US President Trump imposes new sanctions on Maduro family members as he ups pressure to oust Venezuelan president.…
Al Jazeera crew takes cover from Thailand-Cambodia artillery duel
Rob McBride and his crew were filming with the Thai military near the Cambodian border when an artillery duel broke out.
Sweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee order
Sweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee order The nomination highlights a refugee regime increasingly steered by private-sector models rather than political commitments to…
‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?
EXPLAINER ‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker? The US has seized a sanctioned oil tanker in a move that has pushed oil prices…
Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon’s extradition request over Beirut blast
Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon’s extradition request over Beirut blast No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago. A drone picture shows the…
How al-Assad’s Syria broke its own people in Sednaya prison
Sednaya, the Assad regime’s flagship prison, became Syria’s slaughterhouse, where thousands were tortured and killed
Young Palestinian dies in Israeli custody, dozens taken in West Bank raids
Young Palestinian dies in Israeli custody, dozens taken in West Bank raids Death of 21-year-old raises alarm as rights groups document systematic torture in detention facilities, as Israel accelerates violence…
Tatjana Haenni named as first female CEO in German football at RB Leipzig
Tatjana Haenni named as first female CEO in German football at RB Leipzig Former player Tatjana Haenni is named the new chief executive, making her the first female boss in…
Removing Blair from Gaza’s TPC is necessary correction of historic mistake
Removing Blair from Gaza’s TPC is necessary correction of historic mistake Tony Blair’s anticipated role quickly emerged as a source of deep concern for many stakeholders. By Tamer Qarmout Associate…