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G7 puts focus on push for global fossil fuel phase-out deal
Climate ministers commit to accelerate the phase-out of hydrocarbons in energy systems, but many questions remain.
Apple bets big on India as first flagship store opens in Mumbai
Opening underscores the tech firm's increasing focus on India as key market and alternative manufacturing hub to China.
Who is Angel, the Zimbabwe ambassador involved in gold smuggling?
The Zimbabwean preacher and ambassador has been mired in controversies, long before a recent Al Jazeera documentary.
G7 ministers pledge to intensify Russia sanctions, slam China
Diplomats also urge warring sides in Sudan to end hostilities and demanded Taliban reverse ban on women working for UN.
Huge landslide in northwest Pakistan kills three, buries vehicles
At least three dead and several others wounded as landslide hits an area near Torkham border crossing.
Tunisian police detain opposition leader, raid Ennahda party HQ
Rached Ghannouchi has emerged as one of the biggest critics of the president since the leader shut down parliament.
US man charged for shooting Black teen who approached wrong house
A Kansas City homeowner is accused of shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl after the teen mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell.
The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more
The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.
Japan, S Korea, US conduct drill amid tension with N Korea
Drills between the three countries follow North Korea's test of a solid-fuel intercontinental missile.
Canadian broadcaster latest to ‘pause’ Twitter over funding label
Public broadcaster CBC said it was effectively quitting the platform over its 'government-funded' media label.
US officers won’t be charged in ‘grievous’ Jayland Walker killing
Walker fired at police first, attorney general says, as grand jury votes not to charge officers who shot him 46 times.
Lavrov to meet with Brazil’s Lula as US fumes over Ukraine stance
Lula has denounced Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position Russia has praised amid its invasion.
US military: Senior ISIL leader killed in Syria helicopter raid
US Central Command says Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was a planner of 'terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe'.
US financial institutions hit by deposit flight
The collapse of two US banks last month has led to a flight of capital from small regional banks.
More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
Volker Perthes says warring sides don't appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.
Florida Governor DeSantis intensifies battle with Disney
DeSantis said the US state will nullify a development agreement that Disney had put in place to safeguard its business.
US arrests two for running secret Chinese ‘police station’ in NYC
US officials accuse two men of engaging in 'transnational repression' of Chinese diaspora in US at the behest of China.
Kuwait crown prince announces new elections
Crown prince says newly reinstated parliament to be dissolved and elections held in coming months.
US envoy visits WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian jail
Ambassador says reporter is 'in good health and remains strong' as dozens of countries voice concern over his arrest.