At least a dozen people have been killed in the United States, with the weather predicted to become even more severe on Saturday. More than 1.7 million homes are without power. A major energy operator serving 65 million households in the eastern part of the country is warning that the grid is under severe strain. Al Jazeera’s @ShihabRattansi reports from Washington, DC, the US. – 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 #US #UnitedStates #storm #winter
Ten people have been killed and several others injured after a gas tanker exploded near the South African city of Boksburg, causing widespread damage. Rescuers say the deadly blast occurred after a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) got caught beneath a bridge close to a hospital and houses. Emergency services say they are investigating. Al Jazeera’s @SoniaGallego reports. – 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 #SouthAfrica #explosion
Ukraine’s Western backers have sent sophisticated air defence systems to Kyiv, but the Ukrainian army still relies on Soviet-era equipment to defend its cities. Al Jazeera’s @CharlesStratford reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – 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 #Ukrainewar #Ukraine #Russia #Sovietera
During the World Cup, football fans experienced Qatar’s traditions and religion. Tens of thousands of visitors went to mosques, where they learned about Islam. Scholars say first hand experiences have helped people understand a region and a faith often portrayed negatively. Al Jazeera’s @Osamabin Javaid reports from Doha, Qatar. – 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 #WorldCup2022 #WorldCup #qatar2022
A powerful winter storm is making its way through the US and Canada, bringing with it massive amounts of snow and extremely low temperatures. It has been called a “once in a generation” event, and it is disrupting travel during one of the busiest times of the year. Climate scientists have said climate change has made storms such as this one more frequent and more powerful during the past 70 years. Al Jazeera’s @CaraLegg reports. – 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 #UnitedStates #US #winter
Afghanistan is facing a shortage of basic goods as the UN warns of looming famine. And as bitter cold sets in, Afghans are also scrambling to buy fuel which they can barely afford. The UN humanitarian head has asked donors to reinstate funding frozen since the Taliban took control in the spring of 2021. Al Jazeera’s @FerdiaCarr reports. – 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 #Afghanistan #Fuelcrisis
The Kremlin has accused the United States of fighting a proxy war against Russia after Washington boosted military support for Ukraine and hosted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a historic visit. Zelenskyy enjoyed a hero’s welcome on his lightning trip to Washington on Wednesday, with his US counterpart Joe Biden committing to providing Kyiv with $1.8bn-worth of military equipment, including the highly-sought after Patriot missile defence system. – 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 #Russia #Ukrainewar #Ukraine #US #UnitedStates
People across Britain are looking forward to their traditional Christmas dinner this weekend. But this year, they’ll either have to pay a lot more or make do with less. Research shows even a bargain Christmas meal will cost nearly 10 percent extra this year, as inflation pushes up prices. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from London. 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/ #UnitKingdom #UKChristmasDinner #UKInflation #ChristmasTurkey #ChristmasDinner
It has been 100 days since William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s president. He won a tightly contested election in August. He promised to provide financial help to small businesses, revive the economy and tackle corruption. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi, Kenya. 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/ #Kenya #WilliamRuto #AlJazeeraEnglish
Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, has announced a partial cabinet reshuffle, hours after legislators tentatively endorsed a plan to move elections forward in a bid to quell protests that began after the impeachment of Boluarte’s predecessor. In a ceremony on Wednesday at the presidential palace, Boluarte named lawyer Alberto Otarola as Peru’s new prime minister. She also announced new defence and interior ministers. Alex Contreras was kept on as economy minister, and Oscar Vera will stay on as the minister of energy and mines. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. 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: […]
