US to revise resettlement policy for Afghans: Official
Policy revision will mean focusing on reuniting immediate family members with pathways to permanent residence.
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Twitter says it is actively testing edit button with select users
'Edit Tweet' trial will begin with firm's employees and then be expanded to the platform's 'Twitter Blue' subscribers.
‘Hidden genocide’: Death of Indigenous man in Brazil spurs outcry
Death of 'Man of the Hole' renews alarm over threats Indigenous people face under President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Photos: Flood-hit Pakistan now fights waterborne diseases
Areas hit by recent record-breaking floods report an outbreak of diarrhoea, skin diseases and eye infections.
Poland seeks $1.3 trillion in WWII reparations from Germany
The leader of Poland's governing party says the official demand for the reparations will be submitted to Germany.
Israeli court refuses to release prisoner Ahmad Manasra
Manasra's lawyers asked for his release citing his mental health condition, but the appeal was rejected.
Imran Khan bail in terrorism case extended till September 12
Khan was charged under the country’s anti-terrorism law for remarks made against senior police officials and a judge.
Russian oil firm chief Maganov dies after hospital window fall
Ravil Maganov was the chairman of one of the few major Russian companies to call for end of fighting in Ukraine.
What to know about the Middle East this week?
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage from the past week.
Taiwan’s military shoots down first drone over Kinmen island
Move comes after Taiwan said it will use live ammunition to bring down Chinese drones flying over its territory.
‘Nothing left’: Floods in Sudan leave 100 dead, many homeless
The UN says at least 258,000 people have been affected by the floods in 15 out of 18 provinces.
Latest outbreak of violence in Iraqi city of Basra leaves 4 dead
Fighting earlier this week between rival Shia forces killed at least 30 people in Baghdad.
UN, China present opposed reports on Uighurs in Xinjiang
The 45-page UN report on the situation of Uighurs in Xinjiang was met with a 131-page rebuttal document from China.
Google employee resigns saying company ‘silences Palestinians’
Ariel Koren spoke out about Project Nimbus, a $1.2bn collaboration between Google, Amazon and the Israeli military.
Are catastrophic floods Pakistan’s new normal?
More than one-third of Pakistan is submerged and at least 33 million people are affected because of massive flooding.
Uighurs demand accountability after UN report on China abuses
Uighurs say UN report confirms China's atrocities in Xinjiang and the world has 'no more excuses' for failing to act.
Kazakhstan leader seeks snap presidential vote with 7-year term
The president proposes an early presidential election this autumn as well as snap parliamentary vote in early next year.
Kosovo’s car licensing rule resisted by ethnic Serbs takes effect
A two-month implementation period begins for requiring Serbs in Kosovo to start using Pristina-issued car number plates.
Russia starts massive war games with China and other ally states
Vostok 2022 - which will last until September 7 - shows strengthening defence cooperation between Russia and China.
Photos: Spain’s La Tomatina festival returns after pandemic pause
Up to 20,000 people take part in the event inspired by a 1945 food fight between local children in the town of Buñol.