McDonald’s to sell its business in Russia
The fast food company, which has 850 restaurants in Russia, employs 62,000 people in the country.
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Turkish nuclear plant threatened by Russian sanctions
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant would be Turkey's first, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine may cause problems.
Yemen: A glimmer of hope in a devastating war
A truce in Yemen has allowed for some Yemenis to hope of a better future - and a chance to rebuild.
Top US officials Harris, Blinken in UAE after leader’s death
High-level US delegation greets new leader Mohamed bin Zayed after the death of President Khalifa.
N Korean leader sends in military to help tackle COVID outbreak
Kim Jong Un orders the military to stabilise the supply of medicines in Pyongyang amid COVID-19 outbreak, KCNA reports.
One killed, five wounded in California church shooting
At least one killed and 5 others wounded in a shooting in southern California, a day after 10 killed in Buffalo city.
Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces 'huge tasks' including containing al-Shabab attacks and addressing a devastating drought.
Suicide bomber targets security patrol in Pakistan, six killed
In a separate attack, gunmen shot dead two minority Sikhs in Peshawar city, officials said.
Russia-Ukraine live news: NATO chief says Kyiv ‘can win this war’
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the war in Ukraine is not going as Russia had planned.
Buffalo mass shooting: What we know so far
The gunman who killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo is thought to have been motivated by racial hatred.
Turkey sets demands, not opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO bid
NATO expects the Nordic countries' membership bid will not be hindered by Ankara, whose concerns will be addressed.
Buffalo shooting: Shocked residents hold vigil for victims
Residents come to terms with horror of the shooting, as US President Biden calls hate 'a stain on the soul of America'.
Finland announces ‘historic’ NATO bid, and Sweden follows
Finland and Sweden reversed long-standing opposition to NATO membership after war in Ukraine led to huge public support.
‘Nothing will stop us’: Al Jazeera marks Gaza office bombing
The 11-storey building housing media bureaus and residential apartments was blown up by Israel one year ago.
Legislators in Somalia gather to elect new president
Former Presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud are the frontrunners among 35 candidates.
Photos: Palestinians mark 74th Nakba Day
May 15 marks the commemoration of the Nakba, which led to the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from their homes.
UAE President MBZ meets Macron; world leaders offer condolences
Leaders pay tribute to new UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan following the death of his half-brother.
Nakba Day: What happened in Palestine in 1948?
This year marks 74 years of Al-Nakba, or the Palestinian experience of dispossession and loss of their homeland.
Palestinians commemorate 74th Nakba Day: Live updates
Anniversary comes at a time when many are angered by the killing of Al Jazeera veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 81
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 81st day, we take a look at the main developments.