Georgia withdraws ‘foreign agents’ bill after days of protests
An EU delegation welcomed the decision to drop the controversial draft law and encouraged Georgia to resume reforms.
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US Fed still up in the air on speeding up rate hikes: Powell
US Fed chief says that while higher and faster rate hikes are possible, it hinges on upcoming jobs and inflation data.
Aurat March: Pakistani women rally seeking safe public space
Thousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual harassment.
Two dead in failed attempt to steal $32.5m from Chile airport
A firefight broke out at the Santiago airport when a group of armed men attempted to seize a large shipment of cash.
Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ and the debate over US protest rights
The standoff between authorities and opponents of police training facility has become latest free speech battleground.
Imran Khan says Pakistan gov’t ‘petrified’ of losing elections
Ex-PM criticises the federal government's decision to ban public gatherings which forced him to call off election rally.
Layoffs revised up in January but US labour market still strong
Even as layoffs rose in January and job cuts were higher than initially thought in 2022, job market remains strong.
US investigation finds police abuse, discrimination in Louisville
Attorney General Merrick Garland says civil rights probe documented excessive force and bias against Black residents.
International Women’s Day protesters demand gender equality
People around the world demonstrate, attend conferences and hold artistic events to mark International Women's Day.
NATO cautious amid ongoing Nord Stream blasts investigation
Leaked US intelligence suggests a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 attacks on the gas pipelines.
‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?
A 'foreign agent' bill reminiscent of a controversial law passed in Russia has triggered protests in Tbilisi.
Antarctic sea ice extent reaches all-time low: EU monitor
Diminished ice cover is a major concern because it helps accelerate global warming.
Debut launch of world’s first 3D-printed rocket called off
A new launch date has not been announced after the California-based startup Relativity cancelled the launch Wednesday.
In Russia, children opposing the Ukraine war are being targeted
A 12-year-old was punished over her anti-war artwork, the latest sign of a growing crackdown against young people.
On Women’s Day, watch these five unsung heroes changing the world
Remarkable women breaking barriers from Ukraine to Peru. These are some of our favourite Al Jazeera short documentaries.
Photos: India celebrates Holi, the festival of colours
One of the most popular Hindu festivals, the day also marks the beginning of spring.
Tens of thousands rally to demand justice after Greek train crash
Greeks are calling for accountability after dozens were killed in the country's deadliest rail disaster.
Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’
Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country.
Pakistan ex-PM’s party calls off rally after police crackdown
Cancellation of gathering in Lahore by Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party comes after the rally was banned by government.
How skyrocketing inflation has hit Pakistan’s most vulnerable
With Ramadan approaching, millions of Pakistanis struggle to put food on the table amid a worsening economic crisis.