Legislators urged to raise Bahrain human rights at int’l assembly
Parliamentarians urged to raise severe restrictions on political freedom when they gather in Manama from March 11.
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Q&A: Indonesia’s new capital chief Bambang Susantono
Man in charge of capital project tells Al Jazeera he is confident Nusantara will be a “liveable and loveable” place.
Brazil orders police probe into Bolsonaro jewellery scandal
A news outlet reported that jewels worth more than $3m were discovered in the backpack of a former aide in October 2021.
Defections from Myanmar military slow as generals tighten grip
Coup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify.
US Instagram influencer admits to $1m COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say self-proclaimed con artist Danielle Miller used stolen identities to obtain pandemic loans.
Officials charge 23 with ‘terrorism’ in Atlanta ‘Cop City’ march
Arrests come amid latest clash between police and protesters opposing construction of Georgia police training facility.
US capital withdraws criminal justice reform bill
Move comes as the US Senate was expected to vote down proposed changes to criminal code in Washington, DC.
Four US citizens shot at, kidnapped in northern Mexico: FBI
FBI offers $50,000 reward after Americans abducted by armed men after crossing into border city of Matamoros.
The fight for Bakhmut
Ukrainians have pledged to keep holding Bakhmut even as Russian forces encroach on the devastated city.
What happens if Ukraine retreats from Bakhmut?
The eastern city, long seen as a prize by Russia, has been the focus of fighting for months.
Climate change to cost Germany up to $960bn by 2050, study finds
Report released during debate on how Berlin could cut greenhouse gas emissions in challenging sectors like transport.
Egypt arrests dozens over alleged online crypto scam
Egyptian authorities say they have arrested 29 people accused of running an online cryptocurrency scheme.
China’s Xi urges private companies to ‘be rich and loving’
China's leader said private firms should share the fruits of their growth with employees more equitably.
Quake-hit Antakya communities seek role in saving rich heritage
Authorities set to start restoration imminently but some warn rush to rebuild could threaten ancient city's heritage.
Sorrow gives way to anger in Greece’s worst ever train crash
Many of the 57 people who died in Greece’s train accident were young, sparking fury across the country.
Bakhmut’s fall would not mean Russia is winning: Pentagon
Over the past week fighting near Bakhmut has intensified, with Russian forces attacking from nearly all sides.
Iran supreme leader orders punishment for schoolgirl poisoning
Ayatollah Khamenei says no doubt the poisonings are deliberate as a top judge suggests perpetrators may face execution.
Afghanistan universities reopen but women still barred by Taliban
The university ban is one of several restrictions imposed on women since the Taliban stormed back to power in 2021.
Taiwan warns China’s military may make ‘sudden entry’
Defence minister says Taiwan prepared to 'fire the first shot' if Chinese forces enter its territorial space.
Photos: Turkey-Syria earthquake, one month on
Ruins, rescues, rubble and hope a month on since the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.