Jonah Hull

Mar 12, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Jonah Hull

China’s plans for the coming year have been set out at its National People’s Congress. The country is aiming for the same modest economic growth as it did last year, but its economy is facing several challenges, and geopolitical tensions are rising. list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4list 2 of 4list 3 of 4list 4 of 4end of listThat makes the fortunes of the planet’s second largest economy of global interest – as are its political intentions. So what’s in store for China – and the rest of the world?

Mar 11, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Jonah Hull

Inside StoryKyiv rebuffs Pope Francis’s call for negotiations and suggestion Ukraine should raise ‘white flag’. Pope Francis says Ukraine should consider raising the “white flag” and talks should begin to bring an end to Russia’s war – in comments rejected by Kyiv but welcomed in Moscow. The war, which has cost thousands of lives, continues with little movement on the battlefield by either side. Should Ukraine talk – or fight on?

Mar 8, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Jonah Hull

The president of the United States has made his case for another four years in the White House in a State of the Union address that sounded more like a campaign speech. Joe Biden touted his achievements and took aim at his Republican rival Donald Trump. list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4list 2 of 4list 3 of 4list 4 of 4end of listPolls are predicting a close race for the election in November. And Biden will have to work hard to convince undecided voters.

Mar 7, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Jonah Hull

The European Union has been one of Ukraine’s biggest backers in its fight against Russia. One of the many ways it’s given its support is by reducing tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural imports. list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4list 2 of 4list 3 of 4list 4 of 4end of listBut now, European farmers are pushing back. They say their livelihoods are being undermined by foreign competition and they want the trade barriers reimposed. Is this part of a bigger backlash?

Mar 5, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Jonah Hull

Haiti’s director of National Police has warned the capital is at war. Port-au-Prince has been overrun by gangs. list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3list 2 of 3list 3 of 3end of listA state of emergency has been declared after gang members attacked two prisons over the weekend – freeing several thousand prisoners. The security situation worsened after President Jovenel Moise was assassinated three years ago. For months, protesters have been calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down.