Bangladesh shuts down main opposition party’s newspaper
Bengali-language Dainik Dinkal has been the mouthpiece of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for more than three decades.
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Joe Biden’s surprise visit to wartime Kyiv
US president meets Ukrainian counterpart in a show of solidarity before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Iran’s currency hits all-time low as EU prepares more sanctions
Iranian rial crosses 500,000 to the US dollar as prices of food and essentials continue to rise.
Blinken urges Nordics’ accession to NATO in Turkey visit
The US secretary of state says Finland and Sweden have already taken 'concrete steps' to meet Ankara's requests.
China slams Blinken’s comments on Russia-Ukraine war
China says it will not accept US 'pointing fingers' after Blinken said Beijing is considering providing arms to Russia.
Iran ‘strongly rejects’ Israeli claims on oil tanker attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran for attacking its oil tanker in the Arabian Sea on February 10.
What’s driving conflict in the disputed Somali city of Las Anod?
Violence has erupted in a city at the centre of dispute between Somalia's semi-autonomous Somaliland & Puntland regions.
Teenage barber tidies up in Turkey’s earthquake camp
Hamo, 18, is offering open-air haircuts to his family and others displaced by the disaster.
Mauritius grounds flights as it braces for Cyclone Freddy
Flights halted and stock exchange shut as tropical cyclone approaches, posing 'direct threat' to Indian Ocean island.
Broken wires, faulty renovation caused India bridge mishap: Probe
Probe into deadly collapse of suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi finds several structural and operational violations.
Where does the Iran nuclear deal stand right now?
With a lot of ups and downs, there were numerous reports of near breakdowns or imminent deals throughout last year.
Joe Biden visits Kyiv, announces $500m in military aid
The unannounced trip, days ahead of first anniversary of the war, underscores 'unwavering' commitment Ukraine, US says.
Meta to roll out paid subscription on Facebook, Instagram
Meta Verified would let Facebook and Instagram users pay to have a verified account.
IMF to crisis-hit Pakistan: Tax the rich, protect the poor
Comments come at the back of a 10-day visit by an IMF delegation, as Pakistan hopes to unlock $1.1bn of crucial funds.
Measuring militaries: How do Russia and Ukraine stack up?
Neither side looks set for a decisive victory any time soon, writes Al Jazeera's defence editor.
What you need to know about Israel’s judicial reforms
A plan by Netanyahu's government to weaken the Supreme Court has triggered weeks of mass protests.
Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan, Pakistan closed
The Torkham border is the main point of transit for travellers and goods between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan.
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue operations
Search and rescue efforts stopped in all Turkish provinces, apart from Hatay and Kahramanmaras.
African Union says Israel’s observer status suspended
AU Commission chief confirms Israel was not invited to the weekend summit where Israeli ambassador was removed.
‘Buried alive’: Syrians recount losing family in the earthquakes
According to the Syria Civil Defence, 2,274 people died in the northwest region, with more than 12,400 others wounded.