The United Nations (UN) marked 81 years of existence on Saturday, October 24, 2026, providing the world with a historic opportunity to align its commitment to gender equality with the leadership of its highest office. Since its establishment in 1945, the UN has had nine Secretaries-General, all men. With the selection of the next Secretary-General…
An Anglican delegation will attend the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. They will call for justice for oceans, just finance for those most at risk and a cleaner agricultural system, acknowledging Indigenous wisdom. Representing different Anglican Provinces, the delegation includes the Rt Revd Graham Usher (Church of England Lead…
Dar es Salaam — TANZANIA’s founding president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere transformed the idea of African unity from a liberation slogan into a political mission and his boldest ambition remains one of the continent’s greatest unfinished projects. Africa’s independence was never the ultimate destination in the political imagination of Mwalimu Nyerere. It was the beginning of…
The United States is violating international law by deporting migrants to African countries where they have no ties, NGO Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Washington of using deportation to remote destinations as a deterrent to immigration. United States deportation policy has expanded sharply since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in…
Once a year, leaders from across the globe meet face-to-face at the UN General Assembly, and Al Jazeera’s journalists were there covering daily developments. Here’s a look at what it was like behind the scenes of the coverage you saw online and on TV. Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 Share Inside Al Jazeera’s…
Who: Everton vs Manchester UnitedWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, United KingdomWhen: Sunday, August 6, at 2pm (13:00 GMT).How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up from 10:00 GMT ahead of our live coverage. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad…
United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain. Scott Kirby, the airline’s CEO, joins “CBS Mornings” with more.
Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition. Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026 The United Nations has condemned Uganda for its clampdown on dissent and opposition groups. The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed his criticism of the country’s increasing pressure on dissidents and others…
NewsFeed During the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, US President Donald Trump joked about running for a fourth term, despite the Constitution barring it. The event, which celebrates press freedom and honours journalism, came three months after the first was cancelled by a shooting. Published On 25 Jul 202625 Jul 2026 Click here to share…
On 31st December, 2026 the second term of the current United Nations Secretary General will end – the ninth Secretary General and the ninth man to hold that position. This means that in 81 years, no woman has been selected and appointed, in spite of the Organization calling for its member states to dismantle barriers…
