Thailand Votes as Reformists and Conservatives Compete for Power
Thailand went to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched general election, with progressive reformers and military-aligned conservatives competing for control in a nation that has seen three prime…
Japan Heads to the Polls as Sanae Takaichi Pushes Conservative Platform
Voters across Japan are casting ballots in a snap parliamentary election widely expected to deliver a clear victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her conservative ruling bloc. Sunday’s vote…
What’s Driving the Buzz Around Phu Quoc Tropical Paradise
Vietnam’s Pearl Island, better known as Phu Quoc, is rapidly establishing itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising travel destinations. Once considered a quiet tropical escape, the island is…
Trump Claims Inflation Victory While Consumers Face Higher Costs
President Donald Trump has positioned himself as the Republican Party’s leading voice on the cost of living in an election year. But a review by Reuters of his recent speeches…
Drone Attack in Sudan Kills 24 Fleeing Civilians
At least 24 displaced civilians, among them eight children, were killed after a drone attack struck a vehicle carrying families fleeing conflict in central Sudan, according to the Sudan Doctors…
Al Jazeera Forum: Gaza Conflict Poses Risk to Global Order
Israel’s war on Palestinians in Gaza and its far-reaching geopolitical consequences across the Middle East and beyond dominated discussions at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha. Senior political figures…
Israel’s Gaza War Destroys Transport, Turns Streets Dangerous
Every morning, university professor Hassan El-Nabih fastens his briefcase and laptop to his bicycle and sets out in search of electricity and an internet connection, hoping to teach his students…
Iran Sees US Talks in Oman as Encouraging Early Progress
b have described the latest round of indirect discussions with the United States in Oman as constructive, while US President Donald Trump said the talks were “very good”. Despite the…
How Bangladesh Will Remember Muhammad Yunus
As Rubel Chaklader guided his autorickshaw through Dhaka’s congested streets in late January, his voice carried fatigue rather than fury. The 50-year-old driver believes Bangladesh failed to seize a rare…
MSF Says South Sudan Air Strike Hits Hospital
Medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says one of its hospitals in South Sudan was struck by a government air attack, as fighting intensifies between state forces and opposition…