US legislators approve COVID origins intel declassification
Unanimous House vote sends bill to declassify US intelligence info about COVID origins to US President Joe Biden.
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After political violence, Peru reckons with economic fallout
Peru's economy re-opens after three months of violent protests, damage has been inflicted on mining, tourism, key areas.
Silicon Valley Bank seized by US FDIC as depositors pull cash
The bank failed after depositors - mostly technology workers and venture capital-backed companies - created a run on it.
Bahrain revokes Human Rights Watch parliament conference visas
Move comes after HRW called for conference attendees to raise the issue of 'repression of human rights in Bahrain'.
Mali postpones constitutional referendum
The delay means the military will miss the first deadline on its own timetable to return the country to civilian rule.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation again hits record high for February
Spike underscores challenge new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces to reverse years of environmental destruction.
Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement
Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here's a look at recent important events in their relations.
Facebook parent Meta is exploring Twitter-like app
A Twitter-like app would allow Meta to take advantage of the current chaos at the Elon Musk-led company.
China rejects Canada ‘smears’ amid covert ‘police stations’ probe
Beijing says Ottawa harming its reputation as police investigate alleged Chinese-run 'police stations' in Quebec.
UK to fund France detention site as leaders agree migration deal
The UK will help fund a detention centre in France as part of a financial package to tackle irregular migration.
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts
A roundup of international reaction to the rapprochement between the two regional powers after seven years of tensions.
West still welcoming Ukrainian refugees, but challenges lie ahead
Two Berliners share their different experiences playing host, as analysts say support for Ukrainians remains steady.
US adds 311,000 jobs in February, unemployment at 3.6 percent
Unemployment rate raises slightly, Fed expected to continue interest rate hikes in light of strong jobs numbers.
Chile’s abortion rights movement faces uphill battle
Advocates say fight continues despite rejection of new constitution that would have enshrined reproductive rights.
Civilians pay heavy price of worsening conflict in east DRC: UN
Escalating violence forced 300,000 people to flee Rutshuru and Masisi territories of North Kivu province last month.
Turkey to hold presidential, parliamentary elections on May 14
Elections are expected to be the Turkish opposition's best chance to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 20 years.
Iran and Saudi Arabia ‘agree to restore relations’
The regional rivals reportedly agreed to the restoration of ties after talks in Beijing.
Trump attorney: Lawyers ‘weaponising justice system’ against him
Ex-president is offered a chance to testify before a grand jury over alleged payment of hush money to porn star.
How Ukrainians are battling the cold during Russia’s war
Al Jazeera speaks to people in Ukraine who are enduring cold temperatures without regular heat or electricity.
Georgia’s parliament drops controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill
Meanwhile, Moscow accuses the US of stoking anti-Russian sentiment among the thousands who protested against the bill.