Lebanon’s draft budget heaps even more pain on the poor
Bulk of state funding will come from regressive policies, according to a 2022 draft budget shared with Al Jazeera.
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US and Russia try to lower temperature as Ukraine tensions simmer
Top diplomats say they are open to further dialogue after talks yield no sign of breakthroughs.
Mali holds state ceremony for ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
Keita died aged 76 and was due to be buried at his residence in the capital, Bamako.
Bitcoin falls below $38,000 for the first time in six months
The extended selloff for cryptocurrencies comes as investors offload risky bets in a volatile week for global markets.
Dozens killed in Saudi-led coalition air raid on Yemen prison
At least 70 people killed in air raid on prison in northern city of Saada, and dozens of others wounded.
Oil giants Total, Chevron exit Myanmar due to human rights abuses
Total cited 'worsening' human rights situation after the country's military seized power in a coup last year.
Ukraine says Russia recruiting mercenaries, sending arms to east
Kyiv says Russia is surging support to pro-Moscow groups in separatist regions as top US, Russian diplomats meet.
Oil industry board members summoned over climate ‘disinformation’
US congressional committee has issued subpoenas for documents on what oil company scientists said about global warming.
As costs mount, how long can China stick with ‘zero COVID’?
Omicron has raised questions about the sustainability of Beijing's lockdowns and border closures.
US seeks to speed up delivery of new F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan
Block 70 aircraft are the newest F-16 configuration with new avionics, a modernised cockpit, and an improved engine.
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga amid water, food shortage
UN says some 60,000 people affected by damage to crops, livestock, fisheries due to ashfall and saltwater intrusion.
Security, China to dominate Biden’s talks with Japan’s Kishida
Virtual talks will be the first substantial discussion between the allies since Kishida became Japan's prime minister.
Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares dies aged 91
Elza Soares, who recorded 36 albums, was an outspoken advocate who denounced racism and violence against women.
Amazon to open its first-ever clothing store at a California mall
Amazon used to compete with brick-and-mortar stores, and now it's setting up shop.
Netflix misses subscriber target, shares fall on weak forecast
The world's largest streaming service added 8.3 million customers from October to December.
US charges second man in killing of Haitian President Moise
Dual Haitian-Chilean citizen is second man charged in the US over plot to assassinate Jovenel Moise in July last year.
COVID leaves lasting scars as Biden marks first year in office
Victims' families say they are still grappling with deep pain as US President Joe Biden vows to keep fighting the virus.
Oil’s rally falters as stockpiles rise, Biden pledges support
Despite a mixed picture on the overall oil inventory side, United States demand shows little sign of slowing down.
China, Russia block US bid to sanction North Koreans at UN
US is seeking UN travel ban and asset freeze on individuals it says are involved in North Korea's missile programme.
US prosecutors drop charges against MIT professor over China ties
The reversal comes as the US reviews its policy of prosecuting cases of economic espionage intended to benefit China.