Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners

NewsFeedThe 2025 World Press Photo of the Year honors a moving portrait of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, a Gaza amputee who lost both arms due to an Israeli airstrike. Captured by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, the image highlights Ajjour's resilience as he shares his journey of rebuilding his life and his aspiration to return home in an interview with Al Jazeera. This recognition sheds light on the profound impact of...

Ábrego García moved to another prison - Van HollenU.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen shared details from his recent conversation with Ábrego García, who described his arrest in Maryland, transfer to Texas, and subsequent deportation, during which he was handcuffed and shackled without being informed of his destination. García recounted his experience of being housed with 25 other inmates at Cecot, where he felt traumatized but not afraid; however, he was recently moved to a Santa...

US Congress members Cory Mills and Marlin Stutzman arrived in Damascus, marking the first visit by American lawmakers since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Mills met with new President Ahmed al-Sharaa, discussing US sanctions and Iran, while Stutzman planned to meet Sharaa despite his sanctions due to past ties with al Qaeda. The congressmen, organized by the Syrian American Alliance for Peace and Prosperity, expressed concerns about Syria aligning with adversaries like China and Iran,...

SummaryToronto police are investigating an incident involving a Liberal volunteer who reported being harassed for wearing a hijab while door knocking. The volunteer, who was on her first day, was followed down a street by an unidentified individual after the harassment occurred. The party's candidate for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East has expressed concern over the incident and its impact on volunteers and community engagement. Full Article

A tragic incident occurred at an On Air gym in eastern Paris, where a 34-year-old woman became brain-dead after suffering severe injuries in a cryotherapy tank. The supervising employee, a 29-year-old named Alison, was found dead at the scene, having suffocated, which raised concerns about a possible nitrogen leak displacing oxygen. The gym was evacuated, and three others received treatment; the event is under investigation, highlighting the risks associated with cryotherapy, which has previously faced...

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia, aiming to present China as a stabilizing force amidst global uncertainties stemming from U.S. tariffs affecting 185 countries. This visit comes as Southeast Asia, China's largest trading partner, navigates its own strong business ties with the U.S., with nations like Vietnam and Cambodia seeking negotiations during a temporary tariff pause. Experts question whether Xi's efforts to strengthen relations with the leaders of Vietnam,...