Photos: Palestinians mark 74th Nakba Day
May 15 marks the commemoration of the Nakba, which led to the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from their homes.
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UAE President MBZ meets Macron; world leaders offer condolences
Leaders pay tribute to new UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan following the death of his half-brother.
Nakba Day: What happened in Palestine in 1948?
This year marks 74 years of Al-Nakba, or the Palestinian experience of dispossession and loss of their homeland.
Palestinians commemorate 74th Nakba Day: Live updates
Anniversary comes at a time when many are angered by the killing of Al Jazeera veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 81
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 81st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Saudi oil giant Aramco’s first-quarter profits surge 80 percent
Oil prices have rallied to a 14-year high of $139 a barrel after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
‘Ballot box revolution’: Lebanon holds parliamentary elections
Voter participation is expected to be higher this year following an increase in diaspora voting last week.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid Russia’s invasion
Kalush Orchestra wins the Eurovision Song Contest in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation.
Ten killed in ‘racially motivated’ shooting in Buffalo, US
White gunman kills 10, wounds three at a supermarket in a Black neighbourhood in Buffalo, New York state.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Donbas offensive ‘has lost momentum’
Russia's military advance has stalled, senior NATO official says, as diplomats meet in Berlin to discuss further help.
Turkey blasts Swedish, Finnish support for rebels at NATO meeting
Turkey's foreign minister described Swedish and Finnish support for Kurdish rebels as 'unacceptable and outrageous'.
Putin tells Finnish president: Joining NATO would be ‘mistake’
The warning from Kremlin comes as Moscow cuts off electricity supply to Finland following Helsinki's plan to join NATO.
Nigeria: Curfew declared in Sokoto after student killing protests
Deborah Samuel was beaten and burned by fellow students for alleged blasphemous statements about the Prophet Muhammad.
India police arrest two after deadly building fire in New Delhi
Two people suspected of flouting fire safety rules held in connection with the deadly fire in a commercial building.
Thousands rally across US to safeguard abortion rights
Protesters gathered in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Austin and Chicago, as well as at hundreds of smaller events.
Israel announces probe after police attack on Abu Akleh’s funeral
Palestinians reject Israeli role in the investigation as Israel announces probe into attack on the funeral of Abu Akleh.
India bans wheat exports, cites food security and soaring prices
Agriculture ministers from the G7 industrialised nations immediately condemned India's ban on wheat exports.
Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president
Only few Somali women ever get into politics. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.
Ukraine praises ‘liberation’ in the Battle of Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces reportedly prevented Russian troops from encircling the second-largest city and then expelled them.
Who is Mohamed bin Zayed, the UAE’s new president
Longtime de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan elected UAE president after the death of Sheikh Khalifa.