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Washington, DC – Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed that Swiss authorities have released and deported him after holding him for three days. Abunimah, the executive director of the Electronic Intifada publication, suggested in a social media post on Monday that Switzerland detained him because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights. “My ‘crime’? Being…
United States President Donald Trump has delivered the first international speech of his second term, appearing via livestream before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Thursday’s remarks, however, took a combative approach to international diplomacy, as he once again threatened tariffs against foreign competitors — and even allies like the European Union (EU) and…
The group’s report comes as some of the world’s political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland. Billionaires’ wealth globally grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, global advocacy group Oxfam International says, as some of the world’s political and financial elite prepare to attend an annual gathering…
Tehran and the E3 countries of France, Germany and the UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues. Tehran, Iran – Iran has released a dual German national as its diplomats held more consultations with European counterparts on sanctions and how to manage ramped-up tensions. Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from…
It was the first time coach Fernando Santos had picked young Goncalo Ramos in Portugal’s starting lineup in the FIFA World Cup 2022. It was a bold call by Santos as he benched the team’s most experienced striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, in a high-voltage knockout game against Switzerland to bring in a 21-year-old Benfica forward on…
After a year packed with sporting action that was crowned by the Olympics, and included two T20 cricket World Cups and a Euro championship, sport fans can look forward to another 12 months of thrilling action. Amid dozens of high-profile tournaments spread across the calendar, Al Jazeera picks the top five events to watch out…
