Political unrest in Haiti: Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader
Al Jazeera was informed by one of Haiti's most influential gang leaders that he is prepared to intensify his assault on the nation's institutions. It comes after several weeks of bloodshed that have led to a humanitarian disaster.
Egypt, Qatar, and the US encouraged Israel and Hamas to finish the Gaza truce pact.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States pushed Israel and Hamas to subscribe to the principles articulated by US President Joe Biden. Far-right ministers in Israel's current coalition, however, have vowed to topple Netanyahu's government if he accepts such a deal. The Israeli opposition is encouraging the government to embrace Biden's latest ceasefire plan for Gaza. Still, Netanyahu has declared that conditions have not changed and that he would not accept a lasting ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed. Osama Hamdan, a Hamas spokesperson, described Biden's proposal as "positive" but stated that the party had yet to receive any formal documentation.
Taiwan-China tensions: Taipei seeks to break from the past
China's military has completed two days of military training surrounding Taiwan. The operations are intended to message the island's new administration not to pursue independence. Beijing considers Taiwan a renegade province and promises to reclaim the island's sovereignty one day, even if it means using force. This recent quarrel demonstrates how many people in Taiwan are leaving the mainland.
Nuclear power supply: UK looks to other energy source
As a substitute for fossil fuels, the UK government just announced the largest development of nuclear power in 70 years. However, it can take some time before it fulfills the promise of energy independence.
Extreme winter in Mongolia: Millions of livestock animals are lost by herders
In Mongolia, nomadic pastoralists are tallying the expenses of one of the harshest winters in over fifty years. Glows minus fifty degrees Celsius caused thick snow and ice to cover most of the nation. More than half of the cattle that supported pastoral villages were gone; this was a critical component of their way of life.
Israeli attacks on mosques make Gazans afraid to attend the nighttime prayers of Ramadan.
Ramadan's first day is "difficult," according to English instructor Mahmoud Al-Qeshwi of Rafah, who told Al Jazeera that food is still hard to come by and costs "ten times" as much as before the war. Working at a free volunteer food kitchen, he claimed to serve hot meals to "tens of thousands" of displaced families daily. While there are still some mosques where people can pray, "a lot of people are afraid to go," Al-Qeshwi said as a large number of Palestinians in Gaza participated in the evening prayers of Ramadan.
Europe seeks a defense alliance with Japan in light of regional dynamics.
As the regional dynamic undergoes a "worrying shift," Europe is looking to Japan for a defense alliance. The agreement under discussion might cover collaboration on intelligence sharing, naval drills, and cyber threat responses.
UN military withdrawal: peacekeeping troops turn over the DRC's first base
After 25 years, the UN peacekeeping force MONUSCO is leaving the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sparking questions about how the government will deal with the more than 100 armed groups that are still active there.
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The Philippines, the US, Australia, and Japan conduct maneuvers in the South China Sea.
On Sunday, the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia undertook joint maneuvers in the South China Sea when China's military launched a naval and air patrol. See to learn more.
Thailand's Marriage Equality Bill has the support of 400 parliamentarians and will legalize same-sex unions.
On Wednesday, the Thai parliament passed a marriage equality bill with overwhelming support, marking a significant milestone that brings one of Asia's most progressive nations one step closer to being the third region to allow same-sex nuptials.
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