China’s President Xi Jinping is in the central city of Xian where he is hosting his first-ever summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations, underlining Beijing’s growing influence in a region that Russia has long considered its own back yard. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Xian, China. – 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 #Asia #Summit
Pakistan’s Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been summoned to appear in a court in Islamabad on corruption charges. He faces corruption charges in connection to a university trust he and his wife run. A large number of police have now left the vicinity of his residence in Lahore. after spending most of Wednesday outside his house. A large number of police have now left the vicinity of his residence in Lahore – after spending most of Wednesday outside his house. The 70-year-old veteran politician had said police were preparing to detain him again. Khan was arrested last week in connection with a corruption case. Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled […]
Thailand’s Football Association has apologized after the Southeast Asian Games final, that saw Indonesia’s 5-2 extra-time win against Thailand interrupted by brawls and 4 red cards. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
United Nations says $3 billion needed to assist in humanitarian aid for the Sudanese people. United Nations says 25 million people, more than half of he population of Sudan needs support. One month since conflict began between Sudanese army and the paramilitary rapid support forces. Air strikes and artillery fire continues across capital Khartoum on according to residents. Fighting between the army and paramilitary rapid support forces has triggered unrest in West Darfur. Two warring sides in the month-long conflict are holding another round of talks in Jeddah. The conflict is forcing tens of thousands to leave their homes in search for safety. UN says most Sudanese refugees are going […]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas commemorated the Nakba at the UN on Monday and called for Israel to be suspended from the international body. It was the first time the General Assembly officially recognised the event. Israel call the event anti-Semetic and encouraged other countries not to take part in the ceremony. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from UN headquarters, New York. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #israel #palestine #nakba #UN
Thailand’s top two opposition parties have agreed to form a ruling coalition. The Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai Party won more than half of the seats in the lower house of parliament following Sunday’s election. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Thailand #Elections #ThaiParliamentDessolved #ThailandGeneralElection
Researchers in the United States have improved on the Human Genome Project. They are adding 47 new samples to the map of DNA that was completed at the turn of the century. Scientists say expanding the genome library will help address inequalities in research and healthcare. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker reports. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Genome #DNA #Pangenome #HumanGenomeProject #PangenomeProject #Science #Technology
In Istanbul, Europe and Asia are connected in one city. It is an apt symbol for Turkey, which in the past, was often seen as a bridge between the East and the West. Over the years, animosity between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the West prompted the country to look to Russia and the Middle East for allies. Erdogan’s main rival in the upcoming election Kemal Kilicdaroglu says if he wins, Turkey will turn again to the West. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from the Turkish capital Ankara. 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/ Check out our […]
The Islamabad high court has granted former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan two weeks’ bail on corruption charges. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled his arrest this week was unlawful. Khan’s arrest led to mass protests, resulting in at least eight deaths. Imran Khan is blaming the head of Pakistan’s powerful army for his arrest, which sparked mass protests, violence and looting. The government says the judiciary’s preferential treatment of Khan means the death of justice in Pakistan. Jubilant Imran Khan supporters erupted into song and dance after the court order. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from the capital Islamabad. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter […]
Thousands of security personnel are on high alert in the northeast Indian state of Manipur. At least 60 people were killed and 35,000 others displaced in riots and ethnic violence last week. Authorities say the situation is under control, but tribal leaders say things are far from normal. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #India #Manipur #IndiaEthnicRiots #ManipurViolence #ManipurClashes #AlJazeeraEnglish
