Storm Isha: What’s it like landing a plane in stormy weather? Sky News Passengers wake up in the ‘wrong’ country as Storm Isha plays havoc with flight plans CNN Storm Isha causes plane chaos, sending passengers hundreds of miles from home Business Insider Rory Tevlin: Diversions, projectile vomit and Cate Blanchett – my long journey from London to … Read more
The divisions between EU member states over Israel’s war on Gaza contrast with near unity on the Russia-Ukraine war. European Union foreign ministers have met to discuss the Red Sea crisis, the Gaza war and Ukraine. There’s unity on some issues – but sharp division on others. Is it possible for the bloc of 27 … Read more
There is growing pressure to hold Israel to account for its war on Gaza. It has been more than three months since Israel launched its devastating war on Gaza. Nearly 25,000 Palestinians have now been killed, and tens of thousands more injured. Many countries have rejected Israel’s actions – and South Africa has taken it … Read more
Peace activists have taken part in a protest in Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa, demanding a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and the exchange of captives and prisoners between Hamas and Israel. “This is the first time we are seeing this protest happen in the north,” said Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker, reporting from Haifa on … Read more
Government accused east African bloc of ‘violating’ Sudan’s sovereignty by inviting RSF chief to a summit. The government of war-ravaged Sudan says it has suspended its membership in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the east African regional bloc that has tried to broker talks between the country’s warring parties. Saturday’s announcement was made by … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, to show their support for Palestinians and protest against Western attacks on Yemen, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed al-Attab, reporting from the scene of the protests on Friday, said many in the crowd accused the United States of supporting … Read more
Pakistan launches strikes inside Iran, saying they were retaliation for attacks by Tehran on targets in Pakistan. Iran and Pakistan have launched attacks across their border into each other’s territory. Both said they are targeting armed groups and cited “national security” for their actions. Armed groups in the Balochistan region have been launching attacks in Iran … Read more
Pyongyang announces it is scrapping its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea. In a dramatic shift, North Korea is tearing up its goal of unification with South Korea, a policy that has been in place for decades. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also said his country does not want war – but will … Read more
Israel’s military said it launched a barrage against Hezbollah targets deep in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. Tensions are rising across the region amid a spate of military activity, including Israel’s continued strikes in Gaza and tit-for-tat exchanges with Hezbollah; a strike on a Maltese-flagged vessel by Yemen’s Houthis, who are attacking ships in the Red … Read more
Violence has surged in the occupied West Bank since Israel launched its assault on Gaza last year. Last year was the worst on record for Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Attacks have intensified since the war on Gaza began. West Bank Palestinians have also carried out several attacks on Israelis. So … Read more