Cuba protest: Artists and activists call for government dialogue
More than 100 Cuban artists have held a protest outside the culture ministry in Havana, against what they say is a state crackdown on dissent. The protest comes after police…
Tyson v Jones Jr: Former champions weigh in for exhibition fight
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will face each other later on Saturday in Los Angeles. But the rules are unclear, and there are concerns over the safety of two…
How can the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region end? | Inside Story
Three weeks have passed since Ethiopia's government sent soldiers into Tigray. Now Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed has ordered troops to carry out a final assault…
Tens of thousands of Sadr supporters rally in Iraq
Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Iraq's capital to show support for Muqtada al-Sadr ahead of parliamentary elections next June. They gathered in Tahrir Square, which was once…
Top Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran
Iran's president has accused Israel of assassinating its prominent nuclear scientist. Hassan Rouhani says the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh will not slow down Tehran's nuclear programme. Gunmen ambushed a vehicle…
Diego Maradona: Memorials held in football star’s home town
Three days of national mourning have ended in Argentina, following the death of football star Diego Maradona. It has been a time of reflection for many fans on both his…
Venezuelan court sentences six former Citgo executives to prison
Washington has condemned the conviction of six US oil executives in Venezuela on corruption charges. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling for their immediate return to the United States.…
Kashmiris vote in local elections, first since autonomy revoked
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir are heading to the polls for the first time since the Indian government revoked the region's autonomy last year. But opposition candidates say police have been…
Thousands of farmers march to Indian capital defying tear gas
Thousands of farmers in India have finally marched on the capital despite police barricades to keep them out of New Delhi. They want the government to scrap laws which could…
Is Murdoch media facing a reckoning in Australia? | The Listening Post
In Australia, more than half a million people have signed a petition demanding their government investigate the Murdoch media empire and the influence it has on their lives. Contributors: Rodney…
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, could Taiwan be next? | Counting the Cost
As China's President Xi Jinping consolidates his power, scrapping a two-term presidential limit and cracking down on voices opposed to him, he has taken a firmer grip on the northwestern…
James Swan: Has the UN failed Somalia? | Talk to Al Jazeera
The United Nations has played a central role in efforts for peace in Somalia since the downfall of President Siad Barre in 1991 prompted political chaos across the Horn of…
Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory? | Inside Story
Drugmakers are racing to have COVID-19 vaccines approved after releasing promising early results. It's raising hopes that the pandemic can be brought under control. The head of Australia's national airline,…
Breaking News: Top Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran
Top Iranian nuclear scientist killed – Iran defence ministry Iranian state television reported that the scientist who, as alleged by Israel, led a military nuclear programme in the early 2000s…
Turkey jails hundreds for life over 2016 failed coup attempt
Hundreds of people have been given life sentences for attempting to topple Turkey's government four years ago, a defining moment in the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is…
Burkina Faso: Preliminary election results hand victory to Kabore
Burkina Faso's President Roch Kabore has promised to move the country forward after he was re-elected for another five-year term. But the opposition says the vote was marred by fraud…
Chess championship: A 10-year-old Filipino takes over global stage
Young chess masters from around the world are set to compete in an international online championship. And one 10-year-old prodigy from the Philippines is already being tipped as a player…
Mexico virus cases surge: Testing rates among lowest globally
Mexico City is on alert after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The virus never fully subsided in the capital and now, with concerns hospitals could be saturated, authorities are taking…
Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Refugees struggle to get proper healthcare
Many of those displaced have fled to neighbouring Sudan. The country is currently hosting more than 45,000 refugees. And some say they are struggling to get access to healthcare. Al…
Poland’s abortion protests: A fight for democracy? | UpFront
Mass protests in Poland over the tightening of an already restrictive abortion law are showing no signs of easing. Since October 22, hundreds of thousands of people have rallied across…