Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel
Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran’s ’political social order’ at a time of threats from the US and Israel.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing’s national security law.
Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide
With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.
Israel security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank
The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a ’dangerous’ Israeli ’attempt to legalize settlement expansion’.
How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?
Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss
From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.
Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills at least six people
Council member Abdel Hamid Karimeh says seven people injured as rescue teams search for people trapped under rubble.
Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released
Machado ally says ’there’s a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela’ after release.
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison
Women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.
Italy’s Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams anti-Olympics protesters as ’enemies of Italy and Italians’.