Palestine’s Abbas in Saudi Arabia for King Salman, MBS meetings
Abbas's visit coincides with the arrival of a delegation from his rival Hamas to Saudi Arabia.
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Fire in Beijing hospital kills 21: State media
Staff reportedly removed 71 patients after a fire broke out in the inpatient department of Beijing Changfeng Hospital.
Mapping the heavy fighting in Sudan
Sudan's army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have clashed in the capital and other cities.
Russian court upholds detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter is first US correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges.
‘Work underway’ to restore Qatar-UAE ties: Doha
Embassies are expected to reopen soon, two years after the UAE lifted a blockade on Qatar.
Saudi foreign minister meets Syria’s Assad in Damascus
Arrival of Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan is the first for a top Saudi official since start of Syria's war.
Tunisian authorities close opposition Ennahdha party HQ
Move comes a day after party leader Ghannouchi was arrested in a continuing crackdown on Tunisia's opposition.
Descendants of Holocaust survivors struggle for Czech citizenship
Those wishing to reconnect with their heritage say the government in Prague must scrap a communist-era law.
Could the Sudan unrest inflame the Horn of Africa?
Regional leaders and experts fear a civil war could lead to new crises in a region battered by conflict and drought.
What is happening in Sudan? A simple guide
Here is a look at the power struggle and violence that are taking place in the North Africa country.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2023?
The three-day festival celebrates the completion of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.
For Palestinians, holiest Ramadan night starts at checkpoint
For Palestinians, the journey to one of Islam’s most sacred sites on the holiest night of Ramadan begins at checkpoints.
G7 puts focus on push for global fossil fuel phase-out deal
Climate ministers commit to accelerate the phase-out of hydrocarbons in energy systems, but many questions remain.
Apple bets big on India as first flagship store opens in Mumbai
Opening underscores the tech firm's increasing focus on India as key market and alternative manufacturing hub to China.
Who is Angel, the Zimbabwe ambassador involved in gold smuggling?
The Zimbabwean preacher and ambassador has been mired in controversies, long before a recent Al Jazeera documentary.
G7 ministers pledge to intensify Russia sanctions, slam China
Diplomats also urge warring sides in Sudan to end hostilities and demanded Taliban reverse ban on women working for UN.
Huge landslide in northwest Pakistan kills three, buries vehicles
At least three dead and several others wounded as landslide hits an area near Torkham border crossing.
Tunisian police detain opposition leader, raid Ennahda party HQ
Rached Ghannouchi has emerged as one of the biggest critics of the president since the leader shut down parliament.
US man charged for shooting Black teen who approached wrong house
A Kansas City homeowner is accused of shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl after the teen mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell.
The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more
The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.