Indonesia widens export ban to include crude palm oil
The ban adds more uncertainty to a global food market suffering from wild price swings.
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Russia says freed ex-US marine Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange
The White House confirmed Reed's release after lengthy negotations that 'required difficult decisions'.
New Israeli rules on foreigners visiting West Bank stir outrage
Critics say the policy aims to restrict and track the travel of foreign nationals and control Palestinian population.
Pressure mounts for Chad to delay its national dialogue
Pre-talks in Doha are moving slowly, risking the inclusion of rebel groups in a national dialogue set for May 10.
Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts
Dialogue channels will remain open but Macron is expected to push for more aggressive position on Russia, analysts say.
Thick smoke over Indian capital after landfill site catches fire
Landfill in Bhalswa in city's north is taller than a 17-storey building and covers area bigger than 50 football fields.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches latest crew of astronauts to ISS
The launch comes after the company and NASA successfully completed the first civilian trip to the space station.
Deadly border attacks test Pakistani gov’t relations with Taliban
Alleged Pakistani raids in Afghanistan in response to killing of its soldiers have raised tensions between two nations.
At Sri Lanka protest camp, army veterans once led by president
Dozens of veterans are camping out near president's office, having lost faith in leader who is resisting calls to quit.
Al Jazeera English named Broadcaster of the Year
Channel wins premier prize at 2022 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for sixth straight year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 63
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 63rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Is India’s food security scheme discriminating against Dalits?
Dalit activists say government's Public Distribution System of food grains often excludes the marginalised community.
Mali accuses France of spying after video emerges of mass grave
The relationship between France and its former colony continues to deteriorate as Mali continues engagements with Russia
Female graduate student behind Pakistan university attack: Report
Bomber who killed three Chinese teachers was herself a teacher who enrolled for a master's degree months before attack.
Malaysia’s Nagaenthran executed over drugs charges in Singapore
Naga's mother made a last ditch effort to save her intellectually disabled son, but the case was immediately dismissed.
Google parent Alphabet misses estimates on YouTube, Europe ads
The shares declined about 6 percent in extended trading.
Uber to pay $19m for misleading riders with fee warning
The warning misled Australian riders by telling them they could be charged fees even if they cancelled within 5 minutes.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Poland, Bulgaria ‘face Russian gas cut’
Officials say Russia's Gazprom is halting gas deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria amid their refusal to pay in roubles.
Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to UN role in Mariupol evacuations
UN says Russian president agreed 'in principle' to UN involvement in evacuations of civlians from Azovstal steel plant.
Saudi Arabia, France launch humanitarian projects in Lebanon
Agreement will provide about $32m for projects focusing on food security and the battered healthcare system.