Putin’s war sets Russian economy back 4 years in single quarter
Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) is now about equal to its size in 2018, according to Bloomberg Economics.
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Spain, Portugal hail Berlin call for Europe gas link
Pipeline would be similar to the defunct MidCat project that sought to link Portugal, Spain to France.
FBI recovered ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
Federal judge makes search warrant public amid accusations by the former president that probe is politically motivated.
First Africa-bound ship carrying grain docks at Ukrainian port
It will be the first food delivery to Africa under a plan brokered by the UN and Turkey in late July.
Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York: Reactions
Rushdie was stabbed on stage just before he was about to give a lecture in southwestern New York state.
Ukraine claims it can hit most Russian supply lines in the south
Kyiv has nearly all of Russia's supply routes in occupied southern Ukraine under 'fire control,' military says.
Key dates in the life of author Salman Rushdie
The controversial author spent years in hiding after 1989 decree by the Iranian leader led to threats against his life.
Rival Shia groups square off over Iraq leadership vacuum
Supporters of al-Sadr are demanding early elections while opponents say last October's poll should be honoured.
‘Entirely preventable’: Polio likely spreading in New York City
Public health officials announced that the polio virus has been detected in the city's wastewater and urged vaccination.
What inflation? US import prices drop, consumer sentiment rises
Data this week continues to indicate that prices pressures in the United States may have peaked.
Drought in England, fires rage in France as heatwave persists
France continues to battle an enormous wildfire while parts of England face severe drought amid successive heatwaves.
Paraguay’s vice president to resign following US corruption claim
Hugo Velazquez Moreno has said he will resign and end his plans to run for president, but will fight the accusations.
Gaza death toll rises to 49, including 17 children
Since 2008, Israel has waged four wars on Palestinian territory killing nearly 4,000 people, many of them children.
Nuclear accidents can happen in Europe too: Russian ex-president
Dmitry Medvedev's remarks come amid ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after attack in New York
Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen as he was being introduced to the audience at a literary event.
China state-owned giants to delist from US stock exchange
PetroChina, China Life Insurance, and China Petroleum & Chemical will remove shares from the New York Stock Exchange.
More than 150 endangered vultures poisoned in South Africa, Botswana
Birds died after feeding from carcass of buffalo, which appeared to have been laced with poison, conservationist says.
Minister Amin Salam addresses Lebanon’s economic crises
Al Jazeera discusses the economic and food crises and the measures taken to tackle them.
Global LGBTQ event cancelled after demand to remove Taiwan’s name
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry says WorldPride event would have advanced regional diversity and equality in East Asia.
UN says humanitarian agencies face ‘biggest funding gap ever’
Funds are to help 204 million people and communities as armed conflict and climate change threaten their livelihoods.