Qatar wraps up legislative polls, no women candidates elected
Female candidates disappointed in polls where turnout for election of 30 Shura Council members was at 63.5 percent
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New Zealand tightens travel rules as COVID spreads
All air travellers who are not New Zealand citizens must be fully vaccinated to enter the country.
Hundreds flee as fire ravages Honduras island of Guanaja
People flee by boat after a huge fire devastated homes and businesses on the Caribbean island.
BepiColombo: Europe-Japan space mission captures Mercury images
BepiColombo is on a mission to study all aspects of Mercury, from its core to surface processes and magnetic field.
Tens of thousands of women march for abortion rights in US
American women fear more states could roll back abortion rights after Texas imposes a near-total ban on the procedure.
A year on, India Dalit rape victim’s family waits for justice
Family of 19-year-old girl, who was gang-raped and murdered, says the hope for justice is fading as the case drags on.
Qatari voters weigh in on first legislative elections
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatari citizens about their experience voting for the country’s advisory Shura Council.
Libya detains 4,000 people in major anti-migrant crackdown
Hundreds of women and children among those detained during raids in Gargaresh town.
Pakistan’s ‘king of comedy’ Umer Sharif dies at 66
Sharif, who was battling cardiac ailments, passed away in Germany, officials confirm.
Rights groups urge full probe into Rohingya leader’s killing
Mohibullah, a prominent Rohingya leader, was killed this week at world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Georgians vote in key local polls after Saakashvili’s arrest
Voters casting ballots in closely watched municipal elections a day after former president was arrested.
On Khashoggi murder anniversary, advocates want action from Biden
Advocates vow to keep pushing for accountability for slain journalist after top US administration official met with MBS.
Philippine President Duterte announces ‘retirement from politics’
Not eligible to run again for top job, Philippine president backs out of a plan to run for vice president in 2022 polls.
Panama police’s Arab target practice sparks outcry
The controversy arose after photos emerged showing a man pointing at what appeared to be a traditional Arab headdress.
Qataris cast ballots in first legislative elections
The candidates were mostly men, with nearly 30 women among the 284 hopefuls running for the 30 available council seats.
US deaths from COVID-19 surpass 700,000
Grim milestone reached as tens of millions refuse to get vaccinated even though the jabs are widely available.
Taiwan scrambles jets after largest ever incursion by China
At least 38 aircraft flying in two waves crossed Taiwan air defence zone prompting the deployment of its fighters jets.
Vote on Biden’s twin spending bills delayed anew amid impasse
US president makes rare visit to Congress but gesture fails to convince Democrats to compromise on twin spending bills.
The 33-year-old woman who left Taipei to become a shaman
No longer forced to assimilate, Taiwan's Indigenous people are reconnecting with their culture.
UK government clears army to begin petrol deliveries from Monday
Almost 200 military personnel, including 100 drivers, will be deployed to distribute fuel, the government said Friday.