Saudi oil giant Aramco’s first-quarter profits surge 80 percent
Oil prices have rallied to a 14-year high of $139 a barrel after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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‘Ballot box revolution’: Lebanon holds parliamentary elections
Voter participation is expected to be higher this year following an increase in diaspora voting last week.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid Russia’s invasion
Kalush Orchestra wins the Eurovision Song Contest in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation.
Ten killed in ‘racially motivated’ shooting in Buffalo, US
White gunman kills 10, wounds three at a supermarket in a Black neighbourhood in Buffalo, New York state.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Donbas offensive ‘has lost momentum’
Russia's military advance has stalled, senior NATO official says, as diplomats meet in Berlin to discuss further help.
Turkey blasts Swedish, Finnish support for rebels at NATO meeting
Turkey's foreign minister described Swedish and Finnish support for Kurdish rebels as 'unacceptable and outrageous'.
Putin tells Finnish president: Joining NATO would be ‘mistake’
The warning from Kremlin comes as Moscow cuts off electricity supply to Finland following Helsinki's plan to join NATO.
Nigeria: Curfew declared in Sokoto after student killing protests
Deborah Samuel was beaten and burned by fellow students for alleged blasphemous statements about the Prophet Muhammad.
India police arrest two after deadly building fire in New Delhi
Two people suspected of flouting fire safety rules held in connection with the deadly fire in a commercial building.
Thousands rally across US to safeguard abortion rights
Protesters gathered in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Austin and Chicago, as well as at hundreds of smaller events.
Israel announces probe after police attack on Abu Akleh’s funeral
Palestinians reject Israeli role in the investigation as Israel announces probe into attack on the funeral of Abu Akleh.
India bans wheat exports, cites food security and soaring prices
Agriculture ministers from the G7 industrialised nations immediately condemned India's ban on wheat exports.
Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president
Only few Somali women ever get into politics. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.
Ukraine praises ‘liberation’ in the Battle of Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces reportedly prevented Russian troops from encircling the second-largest city and then expelled them.
Who is Mohamed bin Zayed, the UAE’s new president
Longtime de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan elected UAE president after the death of Sheikh Khalifa.
G7 warns Russia-Ukraine war stoking global food crisis
G7 nations also call on China not to help Russia, including by undermining international sanctions.
What’s next for the UAE as Mohamed bin Al Zayed takes the reins?
Sheikh Khalifa presided over much of the UAE’s economic, technological, and social development.
Palestinian prisoner Awawda passes 70th day of hunger strike
The family of 40-year-old prisoner Khalil Awawda from Hebron has called for international intervention to save him.
Somalia set to hold overdue presidential election
Citing security reasons, police in Somalia announce curfew in Mogadishu ahead of the long-delayed election.
Israeli police attack on Shireen Abu Akleh mourners sparks outcry
Thousands gathered in occupied East Jerusalem for the journalist's funeral after she was shot dead by Israeli forces.