China ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘intensifying’ Ukraine war
Qin Gang stresses the need for dialogue as China's top diplomat heads to Moscow.
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PNG police launch rescue operation for researchers held hostage
Australian professor and three Papua New Guinea researchers were snatched at gunpoint early on Sunday.
UN Security Council voices ‘dismay’ over Israeli settlements
Watered-down statement replaces draft resolution that would have explicitly condemned Israel's settlement activities.
Prosecutors downgrade charges in Alec Baldwin shooting case
Prosecutors dropped a firearms enhancement that would have established a minimum sentence of five years.
Wagner owner alleges Russian military denying ammo to mercenaries
Founder of military firm accuses officials of denying his fighters sufficient ammunition as part of an ongoing rivalry.
How the US reacted to Biden’s visit to Ukraine
Far-right US lawmakers criticise the president's trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues.
Mass protests as Israel moves ahead with judicial ‘reform’
Sweeping judicial changes, cornerstone of PM Netanyahu's far-right government, to get first reading in Knesset.
Brazil rescue efforts continue as Lula visits areas hit by floods
President Lula says that Sao Paulo region can 'count on the federal government' after flooding killed at least 40.
Fault Lines wins George Polk Award for film on Abu Akleh killing
Documentary by Al Jazeera English's programme details the killing of the renowned correspondent by Israeli forces.
New earthquake hits Turkey and Syria killing at least three
Aftershocks centred in Turkey's Hatay province were shallow meaning they pose serious danger to those in the quake zone.
‘Anger, sorrow, anxiety’: Healing scars of Turkey’s quake victims
Experts say psychosocial programmes should be enacted to help survivors cope with trauma and go back to routine life.
Why the world needs a deal to protect its oceans
Talks in New York seek to safeguard the seas, their huge range of biodiversity and oxygen that sustains life on Earth.
‘Partial independence’: Kosovo reflects on secession from Serbia
Independence was a dream come true, but building a future is taking longer than expected, Albanian Kosovars say.
Tunisia’s Ennahdha party says leader summoned for questioning
Ghannouchi, speaker of dissolved parliament, told to appear at police station after arrests of president's critics.
Grassroots fundraising efforts grow for Turkey-Syria quakes
Several communities across the world - already dealing with their own hardships - have launched fundraising efforts.
PA ‘backtracks’ on UN resolution against Israel amid US pressure
The UAE, which had drafted the resolution, has dropped the vote apparently amid US pressure, reports say.
Bangladesh shuts down main opposition party’s newspaper
Bengali-language Dainik Dinkal has been the mouthpiece of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for more than three decades.
Joe Biden’s surprise visit to wartime Kyiv
US president meets Ukrainian counterpart in a show of solidarity before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Iran’s currency hits all-time low as EU prepares more sanctions
Iranian rial crosses 500,000 to the US dollar as prices of food and essentials continue to rise.
Blinken urges Nordics’ accession to NATO in Turkey visit
The US secretary of state says Finland and Sweden have already taken 'concrete steps' to meet Ankara's requests.