Millions close to hunger after WFP cuts food aid to Afghanistan
Six million Afghans, the UN agency warns, are one step away from famine as it appeals for more funds for Afghanistan.
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Ukrainian counteroffensive looms as Putin leans on Wagner
What happened in the 60th week of Russia's war on Ukraine?
Malian president’s chief of staff, three others killed in ambush
Rebels linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL have been active in parts of Mali and the Sahel for more than a decade now.
Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies
The judge issued an interim injunction preventing Meta and local partner Sama from terminating moderators' contracts.
UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Qatar
Senior UN official says meeting could include talks on 'baby steps' towards international recognition of the Taliban.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes after launch
The Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to send astronauts to the moon, Mars or beyond.
Sudan’s generals reject negotiations as ceasefire fails
Both sides blame each other for the ongoing fighting in interviews with Al Jazeera.
Photos: US mulls water cuts amid Colorado River crisis
Al Jazeera travels to key sites and communities in the Colorado River Basin as the region grapples with record drought.
Within the Colorado River crisis, an opportunity
Al Jazeera travels to Indigenous communities in western US that are asserting their water rights amid historic drought.
Five key things to know about the Colorado River
One of the largest rivers in the US is in crisis. Here's all you need to know about the key western waterway.
Egyptian army says 177 soldiers evacuated from Sudan back home
A separate group of 27 air force personnel at the Egyptian embassy would be evacuated 'when the situation is stable'.
Escalating Sudan fighting puts millions of children at risk
Nine children have been killed and more than 50 wounded since the conflict broke out on Saturday, UNICEF says.
Who is Ghannouchi, the Ennahdha party leader arrested in Tunisia?
Rached Ghannouchi is the highest-profile figure to be arrested in Tunisia as President Saied tightens his grip on power.
US lawmakers banned assault weapons in 1994. Why can’t they now?
Calls to ban assault weapons regularly follow mass shootings but the effort remains stalled in the US Congress.
Iran says its navy forced US submarine to surface in Gulf waters
A navy commander says a US submarine was forced to surface as it entered Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan
Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.
US sanctions Nicaraguan judges who removed dissident citizenship
The sanctions come as the government of President Daniel Ortega faces ongoing allegations of silencing dissent.
US Supreme Court upholds temporary access to abortion pill
The decision keeps in place a number of restrictions on access to abortion pill, used in about half of all US abortions.
What to know about this week’s rare hybrid eclipse
A rare hybrid solar eclipse will be visible on Thursday in some areas. The next one will take place in 2031.
In another round of cuts, Facebook parent Meta sacks tech teams
Wednesday cuts have prompted expressions of frustration from employees who say it has 'shattered' morale.