Pakistan holds bailout talks with IMF in Qatar as economy falters
The new Pakistan government is seeking the release of more funds from a $6bn rescue programme agreed with IMF in 2019.
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German ex-Chancellor Schroeder leaves Russian oil firm
Lawmakers called for sanctions on Gerhard Schroeder and other Europeans who refuse to give up lucrative Russia ties.
France, Germany, Belgium report first monkeypox virus cases
The disease endemic in parts of Africa has already been reported in Australia, the US, Canada and other European states.
UN: 18 million people facing severe hunger in Sahel region
It cites the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID-19 pandemic, climate-induced shocks and rising costs as reasons.
PKK central to Turkish opposition to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Turkey views the PKK - and all its affiliates - as security threats, complicating its relationship with Sweden, Finland.
Ukraine war boosts Europeanism in border-wary Greece
Despite the government's pro-Western policy, everyday Greeks remain wary of both the US and Russia.
‘We are going to die’: Food shortages worsen Sri Lanka crisis
Prime minister warns of a food crisis after chemical fertilisers ban by previous government drastically cut crop yields.
Twitter’s new crisis misinformation policy: All you need to know
The policy aims to fight misinformation during wars, health emergencies and large-scale natural disasters.
Polish lawmakers reach compromise on judicial reforms
Warsaw says bill proposing changes to Poland's legal system will unblock billions of euros of European Union funding.
Belarus charges dissident with organising ‘terrorist’ group
Telegram channel Nexta's co-founder Stepan Putilo is accused of 'directing the activities of a terrorist organisation'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 86
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 86th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Biden arrives in Asia to boost Indo-Pacific ties amid Ukraine war
US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China's rise and Russia-Ukraine war.
New video shows no fighting before journalist Abu Akleh’s killing
The video, verified by Al Jazeera, corroborates witness accounts, adds further proof that Israeli forces shot Abu Akleh.
Russia has turned Ukraine’s Donbas into ‘hell’, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says Russia's intensifying offensive has 'completely destroyed' the eastern region.
Sri Lanka bank says fuel shortage set to ease as students protest
Central bank says it has secured foreign exchange to pay for fuel and cooking gas shipments amid protest by students.
Post-election calm prevails in Beirut’s divided neighbourhoods
Fragile calm in Beirut's Ain el-Remmaneh area, home to longtime rival parties that are now key players in parliament.
Russia says opening Ukraine ports would need review of sanctions
Ukraine, one of the world's biggest grain producers, used to export most of its goods through its seaports.
‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package
Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.
Grand jury indicts Buffalo man accused of killing 10 Black people
Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white man, livestreamed the attack from a helmet camera, 13 people in total were shot.
US offers ‘complete backing’ for NATO bids by Sweden and Finland
After meeting with both countries' leaders, Biden says Sweden and Finland 'meet every NATO requirement and then some'.