UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit
Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.
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Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join ‘Abraham Accords’
The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is 'natural'.
In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses
Israa al-Areer's searches through bodies returned by Israel for husband and brother missing since start of war on Gaza.
Brazil’s soya moratorium slowed Amazon deforestation. Now it’s challenged
At COP, Brazil is presenting itself as an Amazon defender. But a key measure to slow deforestation is in grave peril.
Tesla shareholders approve $878bn pay plan for Elon Musk
Shareholders approved the pay package with as much as 75 percent support on Thursday.
Trump says he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran
US president says the surprise Israeli assault that killed Iranian generals and scientists was a 'great day for Israel'.
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as ceasefire talks resume in Turkiye
The truce talks are aimed at finalising a ceasefire reached in Qatar last month following deadly clashes.
Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war
Hague Court of Appeal says gov't has 'considerable discretion' to determine foreign policy, national security issues.
Weight-loss drug makers announce pricing agreement with Trump
The deal, which includes Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, will slash prices for Medicare and Medicaid programme recipients.
SOAS University ‘concerned’ by reports of Sami Hamdi’s detention in the US
SOAS University, of which Hamdi is an alumnus, urge 'US authorities to ensure full transparency and due process'.
RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war
Paramilitary says it will accept a ceasefire proposed by the Quad mediators - the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE.
Attackers target ship off Somalia’s coast amid piracy resurgence
A Malta-flagged tanker heading from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa, is targeted by suspected Somali pirates.
Trump claims California election was rigged. Is he correct?
White House claims mail-in voting fraud, but evidence and data misrepresentation disprove widespread election rigging.
India’s Bihar elections start with 74 million voters: What’s at stake?
The elections are a test of Modi's popularity. We unpack the voter turnout, key candidates, issues and results date.
Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict
Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
Afghanistan’s opium crop falls 20 percent as synthetic drugs surge
UN says the area devoted to opium poppies has dropped to a fraction of that cultivated before Taliban’s narcotics ban.
Sudanese prime minister calls for RSF to be labelled ‘terrorist’ group
Kamil Idris tells Al Jazeera violence could spill beyond Sudan's borders if international community fails to step in.
Where are tens of thousands of people in Sudan fleeing to?
At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens following the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
Russia infiltrates Pokrovsk with new tactics that test Ukraine’s drones
Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.
Why is Trump hosting Central Asian leaders; are Russia, China his targets?
US President Donald Trump to meet leaders from five Central Asian countries in Washington for 10th meeting of C5+1.