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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
Yousef Al Shelash’s name has become synonymous with haute design and the ultimate in luxury living. As the chairman and founder of Dar Al Arkan, he has partnered with some of the most sought-after brands in the fashion industry, including Missoni and Versace Under...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
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Indonesia floods leave families fighting to survive
NewsFeedMore than a month after floods hit Indonesia, survivors are still living in ruins and desperately trying to get by. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington filed this update from Aceh.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share...
Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians
Somaliland has rejected accusations that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza in exchange for recognition by Israel.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday dismissed the claims as baseless, saying its...
Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza
Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire ‘a slow-motion genocide’ against Palestinians.Hundreds of thousands of people are marching through Istanbul in a sweeping show of solidarity with Palestinians, condemning...
Israel’s new rules for non-profits violate “duty of care”
Oxfam’s Bushra Khalidi explains how Israel’s new rules for aid groups conflict with their obligations, after Israel said it will suspend organisations that fail to comply.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Article...
AFCON 2025: Who is playing in the round of 16? All to know
As the New Year begins – and with an action-packed group stage now in the rear view mirror – the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) moves into the knockout phase, with the round of 16 getting under way on Saturday.Here’s all to know about the eight fixtures:Recommended...
Israel’s NGO ban forces dozens of aid groups to suspend work in Gaza
NewsFeedIsrael is revoking the licenses of 37 international organisations, forcing them to stop operations in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud explains how the new restrictions will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here...
Israel looking to reopen Rafah crossing after US pressure: Israeli media
Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point. Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsrael is preparing to reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and...
Yemen’s separatist STC refuses to withdraw from provinces near Saudi Arabia
STC to maintain presence, but agrees to deployment of Riyadh-backed National Shield government forces in the areas. Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareTensions in Yemen continue to simmer as Rashad al-Alimi, the head of the...
‘Dozens’ killed in Swiss ski resort explosion: What we know
A blast killed “dozens” of people and injured more than 100 others when a fire broke out in a bar in a ski resort as partygoers celebrated the arrival of the new year in the early hours of Thursday morning, Swiss police say.What happened?A fire broke out at 1:30am...
UAE won’t lose “influence in Yemen” after withdrawal
Luciano Zaccara on the UAE’s decision to withdraw its forces from Yemen, which could alter its regional influence.Luciano Zaccara, a Middle East and Gulf analyst, talks about the United Arab Emirate’s decision to withdraw its forces from Yemen which could alter its...
Can Syria’s new banknotes help rebuild the economy?
The Syrian government will issue new banknotes and slash zeros from its depreciated currency in 2026. But will this financial reform strengthen the currency’s value and help rebuild the economy?Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social...
Search for survivors after US military strike on alleged drug convoy
NewsFeedThe US says a search is underway for survivors after it bombed what it said was a suspected drug trafficking convoy. The attack is believed to have taken place off the coast of Venezuela.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social...