UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28
Official permission is required for protests in the Gulf nation, which is hosting UN climate talks this year.
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Palestinian shot dead after six Israelis wounded in illegal settlement
Palestinian health ministry identifies suspect in shooting attack as Mohannad al-Mazraa, 20, from nearby West Bank town.
Mozambique President Nyusi claims immunity in $2bn ‘tuna bond’ case
The claim against Nyusi focuses on $11m payments shipbuilder Privinvest allegedly made in 2014 to fund his election run.
Uranium price hike projected after Niger coup spurs slight rise
Mining operations continue in Niger, world's seventh largest producer of uranium, despite last week's military takeover.
EU sees no uranium supply risks to nuclear production after Niger coup
Niger has some of the world’s most extensive deposits of uranium, a key ingredient in the nuclear industry.
US blacklists two Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour accusations
US says sanctions aim to 'promote accountability for ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang.
Deadly train shooting in India: What to know
Indian railway security guard allegedly killed four people on board express train before being apprehended by police.
Russia responsible for Niger coup, says top Ukrainian official
The Russian Wagner Group's boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has hailed the coup as a move towards independence from the West.
Timeline: A history of ECOWAS military interventions in three decades
The West African bloc has a history of successful military interventions to restore constitutional order in the region.
At least 20 die after crane collapses at India highway construction site
At least 20 killed and three admitted to hospital with injuries after accident in the Thane region of Maharashtra state.
Sweden rules out sweeping changes to free speech law amid Quran burnings
Sweden and Denmark have seen a string of protests in recent weeks in which copies of the Quran were burned.
UK recognises ‘acts of genocide’ against Yazidis by ISIL
In the Sinjar region of Iraq in 2014, ISIL fighters systematically killed and enslaved thousands of men and women.
Infographic: Breastfeeding benefits and challenges
On World Breastfeeding Week, we take a look at why breast milk is important and where breastfeeding is most prevalent.
China zoo denies rare sun bear is a human in costume
Hangzhou Zoo denies suggestion bear might be a person in a costume after footage of standing animal prompts rumours.
Imam killed after Hindu mob attacks mosque in India’s Gurugram
Maulana Saad, 19, killed inside the mosque hours after deadly communal violence in neighbouring district, officials say.
Treacherous Darien Gap migration route sees record number of crossings
Nearly 250,000 people have risked their lives crossing a perilous stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama.
US Treasury sanctions Bosnian Serb leaders for ‘inflammatory legislation’
The law would allow Republika Srpska, part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to ignore the country's Constitutional Court.
Senegal dissolves party of opposition leader Sonko
Ousmane Sonko faces charges of fomenting insurrection as interior ministry says his PASTEF party has been dissolved.
X reorganizes trust and safety team under Musk and CEO Yaccarino
The team, responsible for content moderation, has been a focus of criticism since Musk's takeover.
What is a supermoon?
There are usually three to four supermoons in a year; Al Jazeera explains the phenomenon.