US stocks slide on data showing US inflation to remain high
The S&P 500 erased gains and dropped to its lowest since March 2021.
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UN ‘concerned’ about risks of global hunger due to Ukraine war
As Ukraine war threatens food security globally, UN chief says he's 'deeply concerned' about hunger becoming widespread.
Russia demands Polish apology for red paint attack on ambassador
Russia said a decision on what 'further steps will be taken' against Poland depends on Warsaw's response to the demands.
Sri Lankan president to appoint new PM, cabinet this week
New prime minister and cabinet will command a majority in the 225-seat parliament, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Coinbase plunges to new lows as cryptocurrency skepticism spreads
Shares dropped 23% to $56.04 in New York on Wednesday, a far cry from its first-day closing price of $328.28 last April.
Judge may end Trump contempt order, directs him to pay $110,000
A judge had ordered Trump to pay $10,000 a day for failing to produce documents related to tax case.
Palestinians in Gaza mourn the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Journalists and people in Gaza Strip pay tribute to the Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli fire in Jenin.
Google to pay over 300 European news publishers for content
The tech giant signed deals with news outlets in Germany, Hungary, France, Austria, the Netherlands and Ireland.
Hong Kong arrests Cardinal Zen, singer over activist fund
Group accused of 'collusion with foreign powers' under security law for providing legal aid to people 2019 protesters.
Overdose deaths in US hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says
With opioid epidemic still rising, tragic milestone translates into one death from drug abuse every five minutes in US.
US gov’t: At least 53 burial sites at Indigenous boarding schools
Boarding schools were part of a policy to sever cultural traditions and take land from Indigenous people, report finds.
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine fall as Kyiv shuts route
The transit point Ukraine shut usually handles about 8 percent of Russian gas flows to Europe.
Israel army reverses assertion Palestinian fire killed reporter
Israeli army chief Aviv Kochavi now says it was unclear who fired the shot that killed Shireen Abu Akleh.
Bitcoin tumbles to 11-month low before bounding above $31,000
The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value fell as much as 6.2 percent to $29,085 on Wednesday.
Togo: Eight soldiers killed in attack by suspected ‘terrorists’
Security experts have warned that armed groups across the Sahel could spread operations to coastal states like Togo.
How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis and what happens next
The island nation is experiencing an unprecedented economic collapse that has pushed the government into a deep crisis.
Photos: Israeli forces kill Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh
Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, was a veteran journalist who began working for Al Jazeera in 1997.
Sri Lanka president warns of ‘racial disharmony’, curfew extended
Sporadic violence and arson continues on island, with security forces ordered to shoot people damaging public property.
Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Media network says Israeli forces should be accountable 'for intentional targeting and killing' of veteran journalist.
Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh killed in Israeli raid: Live news
Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, was covering an Israeli army raid on the Jenin refugee camp when she was shot in the face.