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World Cup 2022: Which are the African teams to watch? AJ #shorts

Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson takes you through the African teams to look out for at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Want to see more? Our latest World Cup Countdown show puts the spotlight on African football. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #WorldCup2022 #Africa #FIFA2022 #Tunisia #Morocco #Cameroon #Senegal #Ghana

‘Oldest living thing on earth’ discovered in Chile

Scientists in Chile say they’ve discovered what could be the oldest living thing on earth. The cypress tree in Patagonia, nicknamed “great-grandfather”, is estimated to be more than 5,000 years old. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from the Los Lagos region in Chile. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Chile #Tree #Oldest #Nature #History

Afghans return to previously unsafe regions for holidays

For decades, the threat of violence and Taliban checkpoints made it dangerous for people to travel around Afghanistan. Now, 11 months after the United States and other Western powers withdrew, the Taliban is promising safety on the roads. Afghans are taking advantage of the change to explore the region. Al Jazeera’s @Ali Latifi reports from Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Afghanistan #Taliban #Tourism #Afghans #Bamiyan

Mexican government encourages locally grown crops

Economists in Mexico warn that without action to reduce inflation, some communities in the country could face famine. As food prices in the country skyrocket, Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, wants Mexicans to produce more of their own food, and make the country more self-sufficient. Al Jazeera’s @Manuel Rappalo has more from Mexico City. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Mexico #FoodSecurity #Inflation #Famine

Forced to Scam: Cambodia’s Cyber Slaves | 101 East Documentary

Do you have information about cyber fraud compounds? Securely contact us at cyberslaves@proton.me *** Chinese cyber-scam operations are stealing tens of billions of dollars from victims around the world. But few realise that thousands of those perpetrating these frauds are victims too. Young men and women are enslaved, tortured and forced to scam in countries like Cambodia. In an exclusive report, 101 East investigates Chinese cyber-slave syndicates operating in Cambodia and exposes the powerful and politically connected people protecting them. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #CyberSecurity #Cambodia #Documentary

China’s economy slows sharply, fanning global recession fears

China has recorded its slowest economic growth since 2020. The slump is being blamed on its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy, which has interrupted industry and flattened consumer spending. Second-quarter GDP grew just 0.4 percent, compared to the same period last year. Economists warn the government’s full-year growth target of 5.5 percent is out of reach. Al Jazeera’s @Adrian Brown reports from Hong Kong. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #Economy #Recession #COVID19

Pacific islands agree on 2050 climate strategy

Leaders of Pacific island nations at risk from rising sea levels and extreme weather are urging immediate global action on climate change. They made the call on the final day of the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji’s capital. China’s growing influence in the region has been another key topic. Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Suva. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #PacificIslands #Fiji #ClimateChange

Police crackdown on Sri Lanka protesters as crisis escalates | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in Sri Lanka after the president fled the country and the prime minister declared a state of emergency. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SriLanka #Protestors #PrimeMinister #SriLankCrisis

Sri Lankans suffer from critical fuel shortage

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will resign on Wednesday but speculation is rife that he and members of the Rajapaksa family are trying to flee the country. But Sri Lankan citizens are focused on surviving the current economic crisis and fuel shortage. The nation’s central bank chief has said restoring political stability without delay is key to economic recovery. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SriLanka #GotabayaRajapaksa #Rajapaksa #Crisis #Fuel

Who’s in charge of Sri Lanka? | Inside Story

People in Sri Lanka have protested for months, blaming President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family for corruption and mismanaging the economy. Demonstrators have occupied the homes of the President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. There are negotiations to form a unity government to take over. But will they have the answers to Sri Lanka’s huge economic and social problems? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Nishan De Mel – Economist and Executive Director, Verite Research. Ganeshan Wignaraja – Senior Research Associate, ODI Global. Weerakoon Wijewardena – Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: […]