Pakistan lays out budget but may not satisfy IMF
The 'plain-vanilla' budget is unlikely to satisfy IMF, which could lead to the South Asian nation defaulting on debt.
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UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Former PM accuses a parliamentary probe into the COVID-19 'Partygate' scandal of driving him out.
One UN peacekeeper dead, four others injured in north Mali attack
More than 300 of the peacekeepers in MINUSMA have also been killed since the start of the Mali mission in 2013.
Colombia and ELN rebel group sign ceasefire agreement
The agreement is a significant success for President Gustavo Petro's agenda of 'total peace' after previous setbacks.
Disney bets on free mobile cricket streaming in India
The strategy shift from Disney, which some analysts say is 'desperate', comes as rivalry with JioCinema heats up.
Blinken to take delayed China trip this month: Reports
US secretary of state is expected to meet top Chinese officials, US media outlets say, on visit delayed since February.
US bans imports from China-based Ninestar Corp over Uighurs
More than a million people, mainly Uighurs and Muslim minorities, are detained in camps in China's Xinjiang region.
South Korea summons China envoy over US ties remarks
China's ambassador accused Seoul of tilting excessively towards the US in a meeting with S Korea's opposition leader.
Sweden charges man suspected of financing outlawed Kurdish group
A Turkish citizen is charged in Sweden for gun crimes and raising money for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Q&A: RSF adviser on Sudan ceasefire, Wagner and civilian killings
Ibrahim Mukhayer speaks to Al Jazeera about the allegations against the RSF and what would it take for the war to end.
Fighting in South Sudan camp leaves 13 displaced people dead: UN
South Sudan's Upper Nile State has recently become an epicentre of violence mainly orchestrated by militias.
Who is Hafize Gaye Erkan, Turkey’s new central bank chief?
Erkan becomes the first woman to lead the central bank after her appointment by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Rwandan genocide suspect faces more charges in South Africa
The suspect now faces 54 separate charges in South Africa relating to fraud and immigration offences, up from five.
Drone crashes into building in Russia’s Voronezh city; 3 injured
Russia reports a drone attack in its southwestern city which partially borders Ukraine.
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces at Rantis checkpoint
Twenty-nine-year-old Biadsa was killed as he arrived at the Rantis checkpoint in occupied West Bank.
Ex-US bank executive Hafize Erkan named Turkey central bank boss
Appointment seen as another indication that Erdogan may abandon policies that are widely branded as 'unorthodox'.
‘Europeans are almost not coming to the UK any more’
Al Jazeera interviews social scientist Nando Sigona on migration trends.
Mediators announce 24-hour Sudan ceasefire from early Saturday
Announcement by Saudi Arabia and the United States says the ceasefire will begin at 6am local time (04:00 GMT).
Like US, UN suspends Ethiopia food aid over diversion of supplies
The UN agency's suspension of food aid to Ethiopia comes a day after USAID took similar action.
France’s Macron visits victims of Alps knife attack in hospital
President visits seriously wounded children as investigators seek to unravel Syrian suspect's motive.