Homegrown Instagram influencers highlight Gaza’s plight
Meet three influencers who take to social media to discuss the conditions inflicted on the Gaza Strip.
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Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners, including 108 Ukrainian women
The 110 Russians freed include 72 seamen from commercial vessels while 108 Ukrainian female prisoners are released.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit White House next week
White House says Joe Biden and Herzog will discuss deepening regional integration and 'ironclad' US-Israel relationship.
Credit Suisse looks to Mideast for capital boost
Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia are weighing whether to put money into its investment bank and other businesses.
UN chief calls for ‘armed action’ in Haiti amid growing crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says action needed to end gangs' blockade of port, allow in fuel and aid.
Nigeria flood death toll tops 600 as thousands evacuated
At least 603 people have lost their lives in floods this year and more than 1.3 million displaced, authorities say.
EU imposes sanctions on Iran’s morality police and officials
EU freezes assets of at least 11 people, including two police officers and Iran's information minister.
Renewed intercommunal clashes kill 13 in Sudan’s Blue Nile state
The fighting, which lasted for four days, injured two dozen others and displaced at least 1,200 people, UN says.
US urges six-month sentence for former Trump adviser Steve Bannon
US Department of Justice says Bannon pursued 'bad-faith strategy' in refusing to comply with January 6 panel subpoena.
Kanye West to buy conservative social media app Parler
The deal comes as the rapper was locked out of Twitter and Instagram a week ago over anti-Semitic posts.
Deaths after fighter jet crashes into Russian building in Yeysk
At least 13 killed after large blaze, stoked by jet fuel, engulfed nine-storey block of flats in southern city.
Sweden’s parliament elects PM backed for first time by far right
Ulf Kristersson's government will be supported in parliament by the anti-immigration, nationalist Sweden Democrats.
Ukraine official condemns Iran over Russian drone attacks
Kyiv calls for EU sanctions on Iran hours after Ukraine cities were hit by swarms of 'kamikaze' drones, killing 4.
What are the ‘kamikaze’ drones Russia is reportedly using?
Unlike those that return to base once missiles are launched, 'suicide drones' are destroyed in an attack.
US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate
With 35 Senate seats up for grabs, Republicans are pushing to regain control of the chamber to frustrate Biden's agenda.
US will not fund non-state actors in Afghanistan: Taliban sources
Taliban sources tell Al Jazeera that US officials assured them during a meeting in Doha.
Former PM Imran Khan dominates Pakistan by-elections
Khan wins six out of seven National Assembly seats he contested, a result observers say reflects his popularity.
Photos: Aftermath of drone attacks in central Kyiv
Explosive drones have struck Ukraine’s capital, damaging several apartment blocks.
Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from Alaska waters
Experts fear the likely causes include increased predation and stresses from warming water.
UK Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt reverses nearly all tax cut plans
Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt scraps most of an economic package announced by the UK government just weeks ago.