Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames
At least 35 people, including a child, killed after a blaze at an illegal fuel depot along Benin's border with Nigeria.
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Bangladesh FM says not bothered by US visa curbs, promises free elections
Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.
‘Empire of lies’: Russia’s Lavrov slams West in UN speech
Russia's foreign minister glosses over Ukraine, accuses Western allies of neo-colonialism at the UN General Assembly.
Aid enters Nagorno-Karabakh as Armenia separatists lay down weapons
Azerbaijan claims 'demilitarisation' of separatists is ongoing in close cooperation with Russian peacekeepers.
Lebanon, Israel troops fire tear gas along tense border in a disputed area
Both sides blamed each other for the violence in Chebaa Farms and the Kfar Chouba hills area.
Deadly truck explosion hits checkpoint in central Somali town
The blast in the town of Beledweyne comes as Somali government has intensified operation against al-Shabab armed group.
Canada Sikh killing: ‘Get to the bottom of this very serious matter’
Justin Trudeau says intelligence on the deadly shooting in British Columbia was passed on to India 'many weeks ago'.
Sudan army chief: ‘Revolution can be restored’
Sudan Armed Forces leader says talks with Rapid Support Forces chief are impossible; wants 'terrorist' designation.
Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party names new leader
Chaithawat Tulathon has been involved in Thailand's progressive political movement for more than five years.
‘Cruel tragedy’: Uighur scholar sentenced to life in prison in China
Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.
Nord Stream sabotage one year on: What to know about the attack
Investigators from Germany, Sweden and Denmark remain tight-lipped while speculation and theories abound.
Ethiopian prince’s hair, artefacts returned 155 years after British plunder
Prince Alemayehu, 7, was taken to England after battle of Magdala and died there in 1879 at the age of 18.
Ukraine to receive US long-range ATACMS missiles, US media report
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy did not respond directly to a question about the US supplying long-range missile system.
Taiwan says China’s increased military drills ‘abnormal’, risks accident
Taiwan’s Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says frequency of Chinese military drills increases risk of accidental clash.
Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again
Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address this week.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577
As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments.
US auto workers expand strike as Biden prepares to join picket line
The strike now includes approximately 18,600 workers across 20 states, with presidential candidates wooing their union.
Amid canal dispute, Haitian migrants prepare to leave Dominican Republic
Correspondent John Holman speaks to Haitian migrants fleeing intimidation in the Dominican Republic as tensions rise.
Marriage declines in China as young Chinese choose dating, staying single
The number of marriages falls from 13.5 million couples in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.
CIA abuse rendered 9/11 defendant unfit for trial: US military judge
Incompetency finding for Ramzi bin al-Shibh means the prosecution of his four co-defendants would continue without him.