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Young South Sudanese Models Seek International Recognition Amid Structural Barriers
A new generation of South Sudanese models is pushing to make its mark on international runways, but aspirations frequently clash with entrenched conservatism and a lack of structural support within the fashion industry....
West's Anti-War Protests Remain Muted on Potential Iran Conflict
Despite broad global opposition to conflict, protests against a potential war with Iran remain far smaller and less organised than those seen over Gaza or Ukraine. Analysts attribute the gap to protest fatigue, fear, and...
Congo's Denis Sassou Nguesso Sworn In for Fifth Presidential Term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been inaugurated for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo, further extending his decades-long hold on power in the central African nation....
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign at End of May
Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a key figure in President Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed....
IMF and World Bank Restore Formal Ties with Venezuela
The IMF and World Bank have resumed formal engagement with Venezuela, further legitimizing the country's interim government and opening the door to financial support. Al Jazeera reports Acting President Delcy Rodriguez c...
Singer D4vd Arrested Months After Teen's Remains Found in His Car
Houston-born singer D4vd, real name David Burke, was arrested following a secret LA County grand jury investigation. The 21-year-old had been under investigation after the decomposed remains of a 14-year-old girl were di...
Gabon Opposition Leader Bilie-By-Nze Placed in Pre-Trial Detention
Gabon's main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was arrested and placed in pre-trial detention on allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. His party ...
US House Passes Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Migrants
The House passed legislation extending Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitian migrants, with ten Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of the Trump administration's immigration policies. The White House h...
Key Takeaways from US Homeland Security Budget Hearings on Capitol Hill
Senior Homeland Security officials including Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and USCIS leaders testified before a House appropriations subcommittee. Lawmakers remain in a funding stalemate that has now stretched beyo...
Eight Students Killed in School Shooting in Turkiye's Kahramanmaras
Hundreds of mourners attended the funerals of eight students fatally shot at a school in Kahramanmaras, Turkiye. The mass shooting prompted widespread grief across the country....
Musicians Provide Soundtrack for Anti-ICE Protests in Los Angeles
Groups such as Los Jornaleros del Norte are performing protest songs at anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, with lyrics reflecting the hopes and struggles of undocumented workers. The musicians play as immigration ag...
Pope Leo XIV Visits Conflict-Hit Northwest Cameroon, Urges Peace
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, a region beset by deadly ongoing conflict, to call for peace. France 24 additionally reports the Pope condemned so-called 'tyrants' driving global wars and the expl...
Trump Nominates Former Coast Guard Doctor Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
President Trump has nominated Rear Admiral Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former Coast Guard physician, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nomination ends months of interim leadership at the CDC....
South Africa's Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Firebrand South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of firearm offences. The sentencing marks a significant legal blow to the leader of the Economic Fr...
Sudan's Three-Year Civil War: Who Is Sustaining the Fighting?
An Al Jazeera analysis examines the forces and actors keeping Sudan's devastating civil war alive after three years of conflict. The report assesses the human and political toll the prolonged war has inflicted on the cou...
Minnesota Charges ICE Officer with Assault During Immigration Crackdown
Hennepin County prosecutors announced assault charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for alleged conduct during the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. Officials described these as...
Cuban President Defies U.S. Threats, Vows to Defend Island
Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel marked the anniversary of the socialist revolutionary declaration with defiant rhetoric amid mounting U.S. pressure, including threats of an energy blockade. Al Jazeera framed his speec...
Jury Finds Live Nation-Ticketmaster Is an Illegal Monopoly
A federal jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster, which merged in 2010, have been stifling competition and overcharging consumers for live events. Washington D.C. and 33 states must now argue for specific remedies ...
Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Tyrants' and War During Africa Visit
Pope Leo XIV delivered sharp rebukes against those who wage war and exploit Africa during his visit to Cameroon, denouncing a 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on weapons while populations suffer. BBC focused on his...
Second School Shooting in a Week Kills 10 in Turkey
Turkey is mourning the victims of a shooting at the Ayser Çalık School in Kahramanmaraş carried out by a 14-year-old student, which raised the death toll to 10. The attack is the second school shooting to strike the c...