Autor: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera Arabic, launched in 1996, was the first independent news channel in the Arab world dedicated to providing comprehensive news, and live debate. It challenged established narratives and gave a global audience an alternative voice: one that put the human being back at the center of the news agenda and quickly made it one of the world’s most influential news networks. Since then, it has added new channels and services whilst maintaining its independent, pioneering spirit.

Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?

(Al Jazeera); Israel says it launched a preemptive attack on positions in Lebanon from which Hezbollah was preparing to attack Israel.

‘Impunity must end’: World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation

(Aljazeera): International reaction has poured in since a ruling by the top United Nations court that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and should swiftly be brought to an end.

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues

Nairobi (Al Jazeera): Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters across Kenya as demonstrations against a controversial finance bill continue, even after the president said he would not sign it.

Violence returns to New Caledonia after activists sent to France

Noumea (Aljazeera): Protesters in the French Pacific territory burned police vehicles and blocked roads overnight on Sunday after activist Christian Tein and six others were taken to France in pre-trial detention in connection with the recent violence in which nine people, including two police officers, were killed.
France’s High Commission in New Caledonia’s capital Noumea said in a statement on Monday that protesters set fire to the town hall in the Koumac commune and destroyed areas in Paita.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority

(Aljazeera): South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the country’s political parties to work together for the good of the country as final results from last week’s election confirmed his African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time.

Israel says war on Gaza likely to last another seven months

Gaza (Aljazeera): Israel’s national security adviser says the continuing war on Gaza is likely to last through the end of the year.

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank’s Ramallah

Bogota (Aljazeera): Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo told journalists.

The State of Palestine is recognized by 143 countries around the world. Norway, Spain and Ireland will join the list

Beirut (Aljazeera): Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognize Palestine as a state. Wednesday’s announcement has prompted Israel to immediately recall its envoys to Ireland and Norway for “urgent consultations”.

‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Melbourne, Australia (Al Jazeera): At home in Australia, Julian Assange’s family and friends are preparing for his possible extradition to the United States, ahead of what could be his final hearing in the United Kingdom on Monday.

What is Trident, the US floating pier off Gaza? Will it work?

(Al Jazeera): A $320m floating pier built for delivering aid has been attached to Gaza’s shore and began being used to deliver aid on Friday, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says.