Micronesia leader accuses China of bribery, threats in Taiwan bid
David Panuelo says Beijing conducting 'political warfare' against his island nation as part of campaign to take Taiwan.
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Mexico cartel apologises for kidnapping Americans, returns bodies
The cartel handed over five of its members suspected to be behind the abduction to authorities.
Lack of cross-border flood alerts adds to disaster fears in Nepal
Amid threat of glacial lake floods, analysts rue a lack of information sharing among China, India and Nepal.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 380
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 380th day, we take a look at the main developments.
China’s parliament backs Xi Jinping for third term as president
Xi has sidelined potential challengers and filled the party's top ranks with his supporters since taking power in 2012.
Moldova separatists say Ukrainian plot against leader foiled
The government in Chișinău says it is investigating the alleged incident as Kyiv cites a Russian provocation.
Ram Chandra Paudel elected Nepal’s third president amid crisis
Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel elected third president since the country was declared a republic in 2008.
Fourteen people drown when Italy-bound boat sinks off Tunisia
People from sub-Saharan African countries die off Tunisian coast after rise in racist incidents against Black Africans.
Breaking news: How the war impacts Ukraine’s independent media
Independent news has been transformed but is also facing a crisis in Ukraine, say reporters, as the invasion continues.
Middle East round-up: Turkey’s opposition makes presidential pick
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, South Korea says
The missile was fired at about 6:20pm (09:20 GMT) from near the North Korean city of Nampo, officials said.
Defence secretary says US ‘disturbed’ by Israeli settler violence
Lloyd Austin meets senior Israeli officials as protesters rally against government's controversial judicial reforms.
Nigeria election commission delays polls for governors by a week
INEC says it needs more time to reconfigure BVAS machines at the centre of last month's disputed presidential vote.
UN nuclear chief raises alarm over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant
For the sixth time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, Europe's largest nuclear plant knocked off grid.
At least 36 killed in eastern DR Congo attack
Attack targeted the village of Mukondi, south of the city of Beni, in violence-wracked North Kivu province.
‘Courage and audacity’: Young voices steer change at UN meeting
From climate change to digital inclusion, young delegates make their opinions heard at Least Developed Countries summit.
After earthquakes, Syrians utilise new rules to cross from Turkey
Thousands of Syrians have decided to rely on support networks in their home country.
S Korea appeals ruling to compensate Vietnam War massacre victim
Court had ruled that Nguyen Thi Thanh be compensated for injuries sustained during a mass killing by S Korean soldiers.
Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast
Mohammad Dawood Muzammil's killing comes a day after he met top government officials visiting from capital Kabul.
Indonesian football officials jailed over deadly stadium crush
Two officials have been jailed after being found guilty of negligence in case of 135 killed in 2022 stadium crush.