UN authorises new AU mission in Somalia to dislodge armed groups
Somalia has begun to find its footing after three decades of chaos unleashed by strongmen and various armed groups.
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Russia alleges Ukrainian helicopters struck Belgorod fuel depot
Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says Ukrainian helicopters struck the facility after crossing the border.
Sri Lanka economic crisis: The all-powerful Rajapaksas under fire
Public anger over worsening crisis is directed towards the clan, which has held sway over nation's politics for decades.
India’s push to resettle Kashmiri Hindus exposes old fault lines
Even as the government claims to be fulfilling its promise of rehabilitating the community, the reality is different.
Yemen peace talks give little hope for displaced civilians
Riyadh consultations hosted by Saudi Arabia have been boycotted by the Houthis, leaving little chance of success.
Coal mine accident kills, traps miners in Serbia’s Aleksinac
At least eight people are reported killed and dozens injured or trapped after the Aleksinac coal mine accident.
Greece embraces Ukrainians as picture darkens for other refugees
Aid workers are particularly concerned for those fleeing countries other than Ukraine after a four-year-old Syrian died.
Russia FM in India as Moscow tries to keep Asian ally on its side
India and China are two of the major Asian powers to have not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
As bombs fall, Muslims in Ukraine face difficult Ramadan
Preparations for fasting month both hard and emotional for Ukraine's Muslim population following Russian invasion.
What is behind Putin’s demand for Russian gas be paid in roubles?
Moscow threatens to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency.
Ukraine war should not hinder Iran deal revival, US analysts say
Amid criticism of Russia's involvement in nuclear talks, JCPOA supporters say US must press on with diplomacy.
Curfew in Sri Lanka as protesters try to storm president’s house
Curfew in parts of Colombo as demonstrators set fire to police vehicles and block roads amid worsening economic crisis.
Greenwashing? UN appoints panel to probe firms on climate efforts
Many businesses pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but some environmentalists now warn of empty promises.
Ukraine says most Russian forces have left Chernobyl power plant
Most Russian troops have left the defunct nuclear facility and only a 'small number' remain, Ukraine's Energoatom says.
UN: Afghans need $4.4bn to have enough to eat
UN head called for donations to stave off a crisis as he launched the UN's biggest ever single-country funding drive.
Explainer: How the US’s strategic petroleum reserve works
Joe Biden is releasing millions of barrels from the United States' crude oil stash. Here's what you need to know.
US mortgage rates climb steeply, slowing housing boom
Mortgage-rate locks to buy second homes dropped last month to the lowest level since May 2020, according to Redfin.
Target will let shoppers use food stamps to pay for online orders
The US retail giant is following the footsteps of Walmart and Amazon, in a move to help attract lower-income shoppers.
‘I needed to be here’: Indigenous delegates speak their truths
Al Jazeera speaks to Indigenous delegates meeting with Pope Francis to demand an apology for residential schools.
US, UK say they won’t tell India what to do on Russian imports
While Western nations are curbing imports of Russian energy amid Ukraine war, India has purchased oil from Moscow.