UN fails to reach agreement to extend Taliban travel ban waiver
The US proposes reimposing the travel ban on seven of 13 Taliban members, and keeping the exemption for six others.
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Wizz Air suspends relaunch of Russia-UAE flights after criticism
Budget airline postpones flights between UAE, Russia until further notice, officially citing 'supply chain limitations'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 178
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 178th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Philippine media under pressure as Marcos Jr courts influencers
Critical journalists expected to remain in sights of administration as new president invites vloggers to the palace.
Mexico arrests former top prosecutor over missing students case
Jesus Murillo Karam led the controversial investigation into the disappearances, which shocked the nation.
US announces new $775m Ukraine military aid package
Senior US defence official says package will include mine-resistant vehicles, surveillance drones and other weaponry.
‘I feel stuck’: Inside the growing US student debt crisis
With the pause on student loan payments expiring at end of August, will Joe Biden give borrowers a break and extend it?
What’s the impact of the drought in the Rhine River?
Dropping water levels in Germany's crucial river are threatening its shipping industry.
Somali forces battle to end deadly hotel siege in Mogadishu
Siege at popular Hayat Hotel continues as armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for the attack.
Putin allows UN inspectors to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Flare-up in fighting around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has both sides blaming each other for attacks.
Finland’s Sanna Marin takes drug test after party video is leaked
One of the world's youngest government leaders faced calls from her own coalition, opposition to take a drug test.
Russia’s Gazprom to shut Nord Stream 1 pipeline for three days
Russian state gas company says the pipeline requires maintenance, deepening energy standoff with Europe.
US judge sentences ISIL ‘Beatle’ to life in prison over killings
Judge says behaviour of former UK citizen El Shafee Elsheikh was 'horrific, barbaric, brutal and of course criminal'.
Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies sexual assault allegations
Ouellet, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, 'firmly' denies accusation he sexually assaulted a woman in Quebec.
Nicaragua bishop critical of Ortega under house arrest after raid
Church and rights advocates condemn detention of Ronaldo Alvarez, who police say is under house arrest in Managua.
UK: Glasgow holds ceremony to repatriate artefacts to India
Objects were previously looted from sacred places such as temples and shrines and given as gifts to the city's museums.
Iran nuclear deal ‘imminent’ with crippling sanctions removed
Sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic an agreement to revive the landmark accord abandoned by the US is soon to be announced.
Indigenous judge O’Bonsawin nominated to Canada’s top court
Experienced jurist Michelle O'Bonsawin would become first Indigenous person to ever sit on the Supreme Court of Canada.
Russia’s communications watchdog to punish foreign IT firms
Russia's Roskomnadzor says it's taking punitive measures against TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord and Pinterest.
‘Left with nothing’: Record floods devastate Pakistan province
Tens of thousands are currently at the mercy of an exceptional monsoon season, which has wreaked havoc across Pakistan.