What’s behind Iran and Russia’s efforts to link banking systems?
Tehran and Moscow have shown serious political will to expand economic ties, but challenges remain.
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Infographic: How big were the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria?
The magnitude 7.8 and 7.6 quakes are classified as 'major' on the Richter scale. Al Jazeera explains what this means.
Hope, heartbreak as children pulled from rubble in Turkey, Syria
Millions of children and their families have been impacted by the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
Russia’s Lavrov vows aid for W Africa fight against armed groups
Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa as a diplomatic tug-of-war between global powers continues.
Disney cuts Simpsons China ‘forced labour’ episode in Hong Kong
Removal marks the second time Disney has dropped a Simpsons episode from its service in Hong Kong.
Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
The HRCP report focuses on forced conversions, desecration of places of worship and marginalisation of Ahmadi community.
Uganda says it will not renew mandate of UN human rights office
Yoweri Museveni's government has, over the years, been criticised by the opposition and activists for rights violations.
Turkey-Syria earthquakes day three: What do we know so far?
Rescuers warn window is closing to find survivors under rubble as death toll passes 9,600.
Zelenskyy to meet Sunak, King Charles on first wartime UK trip
Ukrainian president to meet PM and monarch on his first wartime trip to the UK.
11,000 dead as Turkey, Syria earthquake search continues
The death toll has surpassed 11,200 people and could yet increase dramatically if worst fears of experts are realised.
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Turkey-Syria quakes
Satellite images show the before and after of swaths of Turkey left in ruins by a series of devastating quakes.
Sri Lanka may return to growth by yearend, says president
The government wants the country to exit bankruptcy by 2026, President Ranil Wickremesinghe tells Parliament.
North Korea’s Kim lauds army before expected military parade
Kim visited military officials with his daughter to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's army.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 350
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 350th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Thai children ‘face jail time’ after protest arrests: Amnesty
Rights group says nearly 300 criminal cases filed against defendants who were children at the time of their arrests.
Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union
Biden addressed his legislative agenda for the coming year, including economic goals, China relations and police reform.
New Zealand recovers 3 tonnes of cocaine floating in the sea
Police say the drugs - enough to supply New Zealand for 30 years- were probably destined for Australia.
Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus
Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.
Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm
A series of Netflix Originals is helping cinema from Southeast Asia’s largest nation win global appreciation.
Photos: Families search for loved ones in rubble after earthquake
Rescuers in Turkey work in freezing temperatures to dig through remains of buildings flattened by magnitude 7.8 quake.