Disappearing human rights
September 9, 2024
Asian news from Palestine
Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis
Three people were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza.
White House requests investigation of American woman's killing in West Bank
The family of a 26-year-old American citizen killed amid a protest in the occupied West Bank said an Israeli military shooter killed her, and said an Israeli investigation into the incident would not be enough.
What the Pope didn’t see in Indonesia
“Fostering religious harmony for the sake of humanity is the path we are called to follow,” declared Pope Francis while visiting Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, on September 5.
Palestine hold AFC giants South Korea to a draw in World Cup qualifier
Palestine open their 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage with a remarkable goalless draw playing South Korea in Seoul.
Rallies in Bangladesh mark one month since ex-premier Sheikh Hasina was ousted
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of students and others on Thursday rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to mark one month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power by a mass uprising initially led by students over a quota system for government jobs.
World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites
When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.
Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
Norway's $1.7 trillion wealth fund may have to divest shares of companies that violate the fund watchdog's new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the occupied Palestinian territories.