Sheikh Mohamed bin Al Zayed elected UAE president
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected by the Federal Supreme Council, the state-run WAM news agency says.
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‘Going home’: Georgia breakaway region to vote on joining Russia
Separatist region's self-declared president says South Ossetia will hold a referendum to be part of Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 80
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 80th day, we take a look at the main developments.
As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees
As tensions rise over Turkey's millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment.
Kim Jong Un warns of ‘great turmoil’; 21 new ‘fever’ deaths
Limited testing capabilities suggest the numbers released are likely to represent only a tiny fraction of total cases.
UN Security Council condemns killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Council also calls for immediate investigation into the death of the Al Jazeera journalist who was shot on Wednesday.
Rapping for the vulnerable of Singapore
Siblings Subhas and Preeti Nair are raising the voices of marginalised minorities in the Southeast Asian city-state.
Pope to visit Canada in July to meet residential school survivors
Visit from July 24 to 30 comes after Pope Francis apologised for Catholic Church's role in abuse of Indigenous children.
Shireen Abu Akleh: US is no ‘objective observer’, advocates say
With US aid flowing to Israel, Palestine rights activists say Washington is 'complicit' in Israeli abuses.
US states argue to keep contentious border policy in place
US court is hearing challenge to Biden administration's plan to end Title 42 restriction at US-Mexico border this month.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv readying 41 war crimes cases
Ukraine's prosecutor general says allegations against Russian troops include killing of civilians, rape and looting.
Fire in India capital New Delhi kills at least 27, dozens injured
The fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building in west New Delhi in the late afternoon on Friday.
James pleads not guilty to New York City subway train shooting
Frank James is charged with federal crimes for an attack on a crowded subway train last month.
Biden hails ‘new era’ in Southeast Asian ties at key summit
US President Joe Biden tells leaders of 10-member ASEAN bloc that summit in Washington, DC marks 'new era' in relations.
Oil rises 4% as US gasoline prices jump to record high
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $4.36, or 4.1 percent, to settle at $110.49.
Israel fires missiles at central Syrian town, killing 5: Reports
Five people were killed, including a civilian, and seven were wounded in the missile attacks, state media reported.
Al Jazeera condemns Israeli attack on Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral
The news network said that attack on mourners participating in the funeral 'violates all norms and international laws'.
The Palestinian flag: A target for ‘erasure’ by Israeli forces
Israeli forces violently removed Palestinian flags from mourners attending Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral.
‘Crisis for families’: US House to probe baby formula shortage
Infant formula shortages have been compounded by supply-chain snags and historic inflation in the United States.
Ukraine war: Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart
US says Lloyd Austin urged 'immediate ceasefire' in first talks with Russia's defence minister since Ukraine war began.