Syria says Israel fired missiles towards Damascus suburbs
Two Syrian soldiers were injured in an unusual daytime Israeli missile attack on Damascus, Syrian state TV has reported.
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Arab League ‘concerned’ by ‘deteriorating’ Lebanon-Gulf ties
Arab League statement comes hours after Saudi Arabia, Bahrain recalled their ambassadors to Lebanon.
Aryan, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son, released from jail
Aryan Khan was detained after authorities raided a ship set to sail from Mumbai to Goa in early October.
Ahead of COP26, Canada’s oil industry fears new climate minister
'It's a cause for concern,' Alberta's provincial energy minister tells Al Jazeera. 'He has opposed every pipeline.'
World leaders to talk climate, economy, vaccines as G20 opens
Looming over the talks in Rome is pressure to make headway on tackling global warming ahead of the key COP26 summit.
2 shot dead during nationwide protests against Sudan coup
Anti-coup demonstrators stage a 'million-strong' march against the military's power grab.
‘Historic’: Capital of Arab America may elect first Arab mayor
Dearborn, Michigan, long a stronghold for Arab-American political power, now has chance to elect an Arab mayor.
Why are Indonesian prisons so dangerous?
Dozens were killed in a fire at a prison last month, but experts say it was an accident waiting to happen.
Tonga faces lockdown after first COVID case is detected
Prime Minister Tuionetoa says South Pacific nation of 106,000 people could be locked down next week if virus spreads.
Japan election: Ruling LDP struggles over COVID, inequality
Prime minister says LDP faces an 'extremely tough' situation in Sunday's vote as polls project gains for the opposition.
Just how strong is the Chinese military?
China is investing in advanced weaponry and equipment, and overhauling its command structure to modernise the military.
US makes another attempt to end the ‘Remain in Mexico’ programme
The Biden administration is still subject to a court decision that has ruled the programme needs to be reinstated.
Greek PM voices concern over West’s stance towards Turkey
Neighbours and NATO allies Greece and Turkey are at odds over several issues, including territorial disputes and Cyprus.
UN renews peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, calls for talks
Resolution expresses concern over breakdown of ceasefire between Morocco and pro-independence Polisario Front.
Microsoft becomes world’s most valuable stock as Apple dips
Microsoft rose 2.2% to hit a market value of $2.49 trillion and Apple fell 1.8% after reporting fourth-quarter revenue.
US FDA authorises Pfizer COVID-19 jab for kids aged 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech said their vaccine showed 90.7 percent efficacy against COVID-19 in a clinical trial of kids aged 5-11.
EU halts funds to WHO in DRC over sex abuse scandal
The EU was providing funding to World Health Organization programmes in the DRC aimed at tackling Ebola and COVID-19.
Ethereum cryptocurrency soars to an all-time high
Ether reached as high as $4,459.20, topping its previous record of $4,379.62 set in May.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain expel Lebanese ambassadors
Feud comes days after footage emerged of Lebanon's information minister criticising the Saudi Arabia-led war in Yemen.
Canada’s top court backs comedian who mocked disabled singer
In a five-four decision, Supreme Court rules that comedian Mike Ward did not breach the limits of free speech.