Category: Black Activists

Biden says US ‘holds world together’ as he condemns Putin and Hamas

President addresses US in rare Oval Office speech and explains why country should back Ukraine and Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/biden-says-us-holds-world-together-as-he-condemns-putin-and-hamas?traffic_source=rss

‘We will come from the ground’: Israel’s goals in a ground invasion of Gaza

As an invasion appears imminent, Israel has several reasons – even if lofty – for carrying out such an offensive. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/14/we-will-come-from-the-ground-israels-goals-in-a-ground-invasion-of-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India amid row over separatist’s killing

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly accuses New Delhi of breaching international law with move to revoke diplomatic immunity. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/canada-pulls-41-diplomats-from-india-amid-row-over-separatists-killing?traffic_source=rss

Gaza’s only cancer hospital could shut down amid Israel’s war and siege

Starved of fuel, the hospital has already stopped some services, such as radiology. Gaza has 9,000 cancer patients. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/10/19/gazas-only-cancer-hospital-could-shut-down-amid-israels-war-and-siege?traffic_source=rss

Iran authorities deny arresting mother of Armita Geravand

Rights group says security forces arrest the mother of a teenager in a coma after an alleged confrontation with police. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/5/iran-authorities-deny-arresting-mother-of-armita-geravand?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from the first day of Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial

Testimony in Manhattan court begins, with Donald Bender, longtime accountant for Trump, as the state's first witness. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/2/key-takeaways-from-the-first-day-of-donald-trumps-civil-fraud-trial?traffic_source=rss

Biden pledges military aid, political support for Israel amid Gaza war

US president strongly rebukes Hamas and offers unqualified backing for Israel's 'duty to respond' to attacks. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/10/biden-pledges-military-aid-political-support-for-israel-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of protesters chant ‘Free Palestine’ in New York City

The pro-Palestinian protests, which were met with pro-Israeli demonstrations, were largely held peacefully. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/14/thousands-of-protesters-chant-free-palestine-in-new-york-city?traffic_source=rss

Fears for Khaled El Qaisi’s wellbeing after his release in Israel

Palestinian Italian researcher released from Israeli custody but not allowed to return to his wife and child in Italy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/4/fears-for-khaled-el-qaisis-wellbeing-after-his-release-in-israel?traffic_source=rss

Israel-Palestine conflict and the Gaza War

Why has politics failed so badly and what's next for both sides? https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/10/10/israel-palestine-conflict-and-the-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on fifth day of Sukkot

Israeli settlers storm complex in groups and attempt to perform 'Talmudic rituals', according to a Waqf official. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/4/israeli-settlers-storm-al-aqsa-mosque-complex-on-fifth-day-of-sukkot?traffic_source=rss

AI and Democracy

People & Power investigates how AI-generated disinformation could threaten elections and democracies around the world. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/people-power/2023/10/5/ai-and-democracy-1?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 596

As we enter the 596th day of the war, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-596?traffic_source=rss

Israeli defence minister orders ‘complete siege’ on Gaza

“We are fighting against human animals”. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/10/9/israeli-defence-minister-orders-complete-siege-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Max Verstappen hails third Formula One championship title as ‘best’ yet

The 26-year-old Dutch star clinches his third title in a 19-lap sprint race in Qatar, with six Grands Prix to spare. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/10/8/max-verstappen-third-formula-one-championship-title-best-yet-qatar?traffic_source=rss

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000: Taliban officials

Taliban officials call for urgent help as rescue operation under way after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Herat province. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/8/afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-2000-people-taliban-officials?traffic_source=rss

Jupiter-sized objects in Orion Nebula baffle scientists

The new entities, nicknamed ‘JuMBOs’, are neither stars nor planets. And they shouldn’t exist, researchers say. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/2/james-webb-telescope-finding-jupiter-sized-objects-in-orion-nebula-baffles-scientists?traffic_source=rss

‘Nothing changes’: Argentine voters express exasperation ahead of elections

In the wake of Argentina’s first 2023 presidential debate, voters weigh in on the economy, abortion and Javier Milei. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/5/nothing-changes-argentine-voters-express-exasperation-ahead-of-elections?traffic_source=rss

Charles Sobhraj, convicted murderer, has a new story to tell

After 19 years inside a Nepali jail, 'the Serpent' says he plans to sue for his imprisonment and chase series deals. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/8/25/charles-sobhraj-convicted-murderer-has-a-new-story-to-tell

As Russia’s war grinds on, is global support for Ukraine waning?

Experts say Kyiv is likely worried as Slovakia votes for a pro-Russia politician, Poland drops aid, and the US wavers. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/4/is-global-support-for-ukraine-waning?traffic_source=rss

From Ghana to Guyana, hope mounts in fight against suicide criminalisation

Nearly 2,000 people die by suicide every day. Yet, many nations punish those who need help. Finally, that's changing. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/9/10/from-ghana-to-guyana-hope-mounts-in-fight-against-suicide-criminalisation?traffic_source=rss

Activist who called for royal reform jailed for four years in Thailand

Anon Nampa was arrested in 2020 after making the call for change during mass anti-government protests. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/activist-who-called-for-royal-reform-jailed-for-four-years-in-thailand?traffic_source=rss

Parliamentary vote set for Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy

About 585,000 registered voters will participate in elections with MPs to play only advisory role to King Mswati III. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/parliamentary-vote-set-for-eswatini-africas-last-absolute-monarchy?traffic_source=rss

Russia calls for halt to fighting between Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh

US and France also condemn Azerbaijan's military operation against separatists in Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/20/russia-calls-for-halt-to-fighting-between-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine strikes deep inside Crimea, cuts through Surovikin Line

Ukraine dealt a crippling blow to the Black Sea Fleet leadership, reportedly killing many officers at their HQ. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/27/ukraine-strikes-deep-inside-crimea-cuts-through-surovikin-line?traffic_source=rss

‘Near extermination’: Rampant logging hits Kashmir’s cricket bat makers

Unchecked logging without replanting reduces swaths of woodland to scrub as manufacturers face a bleak future. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/9/26/photos-near-extermination-rampant-logging-hits-kashmirs-cricket-batmakers?traffic_source=rss

The humble sardine – a key ingredient of Portuguese life

The Portuguese eat more fish than any other European Union nation with the sardine a crucial staple of people's diet. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/9/26/the-humble-sardine-a-key-ingredient-of-portuguese-life?traffic_source=rss

At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast as thousands flee

Armenia says at least 13,350 ethnic Armenians from the breakaway region entered the country. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/at-least-20-killed-in-nagorno-karabakh-fuel-depot-blast-as-thousands-flee?traffic_source=rss

Canadian Sikhs protest against India gov’t over Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder

Hundreds protest across nation after allegations that Indian agents were involved in Sikh separatist leader's killing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/canadian-sikhs-protest-against-india-govt-over-hardeep-singh-nijjar-murder?traffic_source=rss

Antarctic sea ice hits ‘record-smashing’ low coverage area, new data show

Concerns that world is experiencing start of a long-term trend of decline in Antarctic sea ice. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/antarctic-sea-ice-hits-record-smashing-low-coverage-area-new-data-show?traffic_source=rss