Russia will threaten Finland after NATO application: ex-PM Stubb
Alexander Stubb, who has long backed NATO membership, speaks to Al Jazeera about Helsinki's decision to join alliance.
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Somalia: Parliament elects new speaker after security standoff
A power struggle between the prime minister and president has contributed to the delayed election process in Somalia.
Mexico ‘crime scene’ skulls turn out to be from 900 AD
When Mexican police found a pile of about 150 skulls in a cave in 2012, they thought they were looking at a crime scene.
Pilot smoking cigarette caused 2016 EgyptAir crash: Report
66 people died in the 2016 crash, which Egyptian authorities initially blamed on terrorism.
Photos: Sri Lanka trade unions strike asking president to resign
With transport brought to a halt and most offices and schools closed, life comes to a standstill in crisis-hit island.
Germany’s Uniper to pay for Russian gas via Russia bank account
This offers some countries a loophole to keep buying Russian gas against Western currencies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 64
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 64th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia as relations warm
Meeting will be culmination of months of efforts to mend ties, as Turkey seeks to alleviate its economic woes.
Photos: ‘250,000’ attend Laylat al-Qadr prayers at Al-Aqsa
Authorities say 250,000 people gathered for prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power.
US Congress passes law to help Taiwan regain WHO status
The bill passed with unanimous support and is expected to be signed into law by US President Joe Biden.
In India, a new platform to curb the powers of Amazon, Flipkart
Tech mogul Nandan Nilekani is is working with gov't to build a platform to help small merchants, & rein in big players.
Civil defence is trending in Taiwan after Ukraine war
Taiwanese know how to prepare for natural disasters, but now some want to equip themselves for war.
Once bound by trade, China-EU honeymoon sours over Ukraine war
China’s support for Russia has forced the bloc to reassess relationship that has long been centred on economics.
How a powerful dynasty bankrupted Sri Lanka in 30 months
After Rajapaksa won 2019 elections, a mix of sweeping tax cuts and ill-thought-out policies have eroded nation's cash.
Late PM Benazir Bhutto’s son is Pakistan’s new foreign minister
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, 33, is scion of Pakistan's most influential political dynasty.
SpaceX capsule carrying latest astronaut crew docks with ISS
Italian Samantha Cristoforetti set to become the first European woman to assume command of the space station.
Inequality fuels COVID death rates across Latin America: Report
New report finds 'staggering inequality' the core factor behind disproportionate COVID-19 death rates in region.
EU warns companies not to buy Russian gas in rubles
Moscow is making good on a threat to cut supplies if payments are not made in its local currency.
Visualising the Quran
The Quran is the central religious text in Islam and is believed by Muslims to be God's word as guidance for humanity.
Somalia PM asks peacekeepers to secure parliamentary speaker vote
Violence by armed groups and a power struggle between the president and prime minister have delayed elections in Somalia