China holds military exercises as US legislators visit Taiwan
Amid ongoing tensions with Washington, Beijing criticises US legislators' visit to Taipei as 'deliberately provocative'.
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‘Inhumane’: UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda sparks criticism
Human rights groups slam a $156m trial scheme to offload thousands of refugees to Rwanda.
US delegation heading to Panama next week to discuss migration
Department of State says regional officials will attend two-day conference on 'safe, orderly, and humane migration'.
Russia warns US against providing weapons to Ukraine: Reports
Russia says US, NATO weapons shipments to Ukraine could lead to 'unpredictable consequences', Washington Post reports.
Twitter adopts ‘poison pill’ to thwart Elon Musk takeover bid
The strategy allows existing shareholders to buy additional shares at a discount and is in place for a year.
Paris attacks suspect apologises to victims, seeks forgiveness
Abdeslam said in his testimony that he had planned to blow himself up in a crowded Paris bar but stopped.
Al Jazeera investigation ‘Myanmar’s State of Fear’ wins top award
This is Myanmar's State of Fear, was one of just 12 winners chosen from more than 600 entrants.
What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US
Pakistan's new PM will need to mend ties with Washington after Imran Khan's claims of foreign interference, experts say.
Despite war ban, Russian seafood could enter the US anyway
The US ban on Russian seafood imports may not be stopping billions of dollars from going to Russia and its war effort.
‘Radical vision’: France vote spotlights Muslim headscarves
President Macron has defended the existing ban on headscarves in schools while Le Pen seeks to outlaw them entirely.
Gaza protests against Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Protesters chanted slogans calling for Arab and international support for Al-Aqsa Mosque worshippers.
Biden picks Michael Barr as Fed top bank regulator
Barr's nomination comes after the withdrawal last month of previous candidate Sarah Bloom Raskin.
Families fearful as UN reduces food aid to northwest Syria
Funding constraints and skyrocketing food prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine have forced the WFP to reduce aid.
Climate justice coalition file criminal complaint against South Africa
In recent years, weather patterns in South Africa’s coastal regions have become increasingly unpredictable.
Algerian in Belgium with ‘no papers’ battles to claim lotto win
The winning ticket was bought in Zeebrugge, a port city and popular transit point for migrants and refugees.
Jordanians divided and angry after Prince Hamzah renounces title
Official media remain silent for almost two weeks since Hamzah's announcement, as Jordanians complain of corruption.
Somalia swears in lawmakers as UN warns of ‘real risk of famine’
The inauguration of 290 new lawmakers brings the state a step closer to completing a prolonged electoral process.
‘Catastrophic’ Durban floods leave trail of death and destruction
Intense rains have swept through KwaZulu for almost a week now, sweeping away people and property.
Photos: Scores of Palestinians injured, arrested in Al-Aqsa raid
At least 152 Palestinians injured after Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday.
Russia threatens to up Kyiv strikes over cross-border attacks
Moscow says it hit a 'military' factory outside of Ukraine's capital in response to 'sabotage' in Russia.