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Funeral services have been held for the six people killed in an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha, as Arab leaders continue to visit the Gulf nation to express solidarity.One coffin bearing a Qatari flag and five others bearing Palestinian flags were brought to Doha’s Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, live footage from Qatar television showed on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The mood has been sombre since the death toll from Israel’s failed assassination attempt against the leadership of Hamas in Doha was announced earlier this week,” Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javed…

119 he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed at clearing unpaid road construction bills and restarting stalled projects across the country. The arrangement, which is one of Kenya’s boldest experiments with securitisation, is designed to inject cash into more than 580 road projects that have been frozen due to a massive funding shortfall. UBA Kenya, a subsidiary of the Lagos-based UBA Group, is one of the largest financiers participating in the deal. According to government data, Kenya…

Israel’s unprecedented attack on Qatar has shaken the country’s image as a safe haven for travellers, diplomats and journalists. In this episode of Between Us, Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi describes hearing the explosions from her window, and following the stench of smoke to the scene of the deadly air strike in the heart of Doha.Published On 11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

NewsFeedMourners gathered in Qatar’s capital Doha to pray for six victims of Israel’s attack, including a 22-year-old policeman. The strike has been described as unprecedented for the Gulf.Published On 11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

A French lawmaker has asked the state prosecutor for a criminal investigation into whether TikTok was responsible for “endangering the lives” of its young users.Arthur Delaporte, a Socialist MP, said he co-chaired a six-month French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors and heard testimony from families, social media executives and influencers.He told the broadcaster FranceInfo: “The conclusion is clear: TikTok has deliberately endangered the health and lives of its users. That is why I have decided to refer the matter to the Paris public prosecutor.“It seems to me that there are offences of a criminal nature, of active…

NewsFeedAl Jazeera’s Rob McBride shows us what’s left of one police station after deadly protests in Nepal’s capital. The protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli this week.Published On 11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

Viva Kids has acquired the animated feature “The Pout-Pout Fish,” with a wide North American theatrical release slated for March 20, 2026. The film follows two aquatic misfits on​ an impossible journey to save their home. Nick Offerman leads the voice cast that also features Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Remy Hii, Jordin Sparks and Amy Sedaris. Ricard Cussó directs the adaptation, which is based on the children’s book series written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna. Rio Harrington co-directs and Elise Allen, Elie Choufany and Dominic Morris wrote the screenplay. Victor Elizalde, CEO of Viva Pictures, said: “’The Pout-Pout Fish’ has been…

South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war.Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president. The roads leading to his house in the capital, Juba, have been blocked by tanks and soldiers.Forces loyal to Machar fought a five-year civil war against those backing President Salva Kiir until a 2018 peace deal ending the fighting in the world’s newest country.Machar has been under house arrest…

Rwanda is among 10 countries that will benefit from a new research project aimed at addressing the youth unemployment crisis, with a particular focus on marginalised groups who face the greatest barriers to dignified work. ALSO READ: $6.5m project launched to boost youth employment The three-year project, known as African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS), was officially launched on Wednesday, September 10, in Kigali. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines It is being implemented by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, covering Kenya, Uganda,…

Getty ImagesDoctors say the NHS is struggling to meet demand in England as new data shows the waiting list for routine treatment increasing for the second month in a row.An estimated 7.4m planned procedures were waiting to be carried out in July, up 34,000 on the previous month and the highest level since March.NHS England said many more patients were coming forward for treatment and a doctors’ strike in July left 50,000 appointments cancelled.The Royal College of Surgeons said the system was coming under severe strain and called for more money for new operating theatres in the autumn budget.”Crumbling hospital…