Photos: Weavers of India’s famous Banarasi sari are struggling
Competition from cheaper mechanised alternatives and Chinese imports is leaving livelihoods hanging by a thread.
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Indonesia passes landmark bill to tackle sexual violence
First proposed in 2012, the bill encountered opposition from more conservative groups in the mostly Muslim country.
Aleksandr Dvornikov: New Russian general to oversee Ukraine war
Dubbed the 'butcher' of Aleppo and Grozny, Dvornikov, was honoured with a Hero of Russia medal in 2016.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian after alleged attempted stabbing
Palestinian man, aged in his 40s, shot dead by Israeli forces in the port city of Asqalan (Ashkelon).
Ramadan 2022: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world
The pre-sunrise to sunset fast lasts anywhere from 11 to 19 hours depending on where in the world you are.
Vladimir Kara-Murza: Prominent Russian anti-war activist held
Opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza repeatedly criticised Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.
US monitoring rise in human rights abuses in India: Blinken
In rare direct rebuke, the US secretary of state says his country is 'monitoring some concerning developments in India'.
Ramaphosa likens anti-migrant attacks to apartheid actions
South African president blasts vigilante groups for attacking migrants, warns their actions will not be tolerated.
Russia-backed Indian refiner struggling for trade credit: Report
Some banks have stopped offering Nayara Energy trade credit for oil imports or want upfront payments, Reuters reported.
Sri Lanka PM appeals for ‘patience’ from protesters amid crisis
Mahinda Rajapaksa urges protesters to end demonstrations calling for the government to resign over the economic crisis.
Flooding, landslides kill at least 25 people in Philippines
Many were buried in mud as tropical storm Megi brought torrential rain to southern and central areas of the archipelago.
One in four drivers taking migrants from Mexican border is a teen
Dodging drones and border patrol pursuit, American teens use cellphones' GPS to locate migrants seeking to move inland.
Jacob Zuma corruption trial postponed pending latest appeal
The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.
Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan’s new prime minister
Sharif elected prime minister by parliament following the removal of Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote.
Sweden’s ruling party launches debate on NATO membership
Social Democrat Party says it will review its long-standing policy of military non-alignment in light of Ukraine war.
‘Time bomb’: Mexico City gas tank graveyard frightens residents
The disused LP canisters emanate an 'unbearable' odor residents say causes severe headaches, and fears of an explosion.
Fourth Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli soldiers
Mohammed Zakarneh, 17, dies of his wounds after he was shot by Israeli forces on Sunday in Jenin.
Zelenskyy exclusive interview: The full transcript
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukrainian leader talks about the war in his country and what it will take to end it.
‘Here we are beggars’: Afghan refugees languish in Madagascar
A small group of Afghan refugees say they are trapped on African island nation without health care, education or work.
White House to move to blunt effect of medical debt on home loans
Loan eligibility would no longer include what applicants, including veterans, owe for past medical services.