Venezuela government signals ‘partial agreements’ at Mexico talks
Government hopes talks will help ease sanctions while opposition wants guarantees of free and fair regional elections.
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Large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico after Ida, clean-up under way
US Coast Guard says clean-up boats are at the scene of a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida.
Saudi forces intercept three ballistic missiles, blame Houthis
Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis say rebels fired three ballistic missiles at eastern and southern cities.
US drug companies say $26bn opioid settlement will proceed
Companies say 'enough' US states have joined a settlement resolving claims they fuelled the opioid epidemic.
Canada election: Conservatives under fire over gun control
Conservative leader faces mounting questions over promise to overturn a 2020 ban on some weapons such as AR-15.
Israeli president and Jordanian king hold secret talks
The meeting between Isaac Herzog and King Abdullah II in Amman is sign of improving relations between the two states.
Louisiana grapples with power outages as Ida death toll rises
Hundreds of thousands remain without power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida brought extreme winds, flooding to US state.
Afghan refugees in Qatar’s World Cup complex fear for families
The Qatari capital, Doha, has become a major transit point for refugees fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
US Navy declares 5 sailors dead after helicopter crash in Pacific
Investigation is ongoing into what caused MH-60S helicopter to crash into the sea off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday.
Montenegro protesters, police clash over church head inauguration
Demonstrators set up blockades on main roads ahead of planned inauguration of new head of Serbian Orthodox Church.
Tanzania main opposition party says several members arrested
Police detain nine members and raid offices in Musoma to block planned symposium on constitutional change, Chadema says.
Afghanistan: Mullah Baradar promises ‘inclusive’ government
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Taliban leader stresses security is necessary to overcoming challenges facing the country.
El Salvador court says presidents can serve two straight terms
Ruling paves the way for incumbent Nayib Bukele to stand for re-election in 2024.
IUCN Red List: Bad news for sharks, Komodo dragon; tuna improving
Climate change, habitat loss and overfishing damage marine life, International Union for Conservation of Nature warns.
Women march in Kabul to demand role in Taliban government
Protesters say Taliban used pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse them as they tried to reach the presidential palace.
Taliban surrounds Panjshir Valley as resistance holds
The Taliban appears determined to snuff out the Panjshir resistance before announcing who will lead the country.
Syria says it welcomes Lebanon’s request to import energy
Plan involves using Egyptian gas to generate electricity in Jordan that will then be transmitted via Syria to Lebanon.
Thai PM Prayuth survives vote of no confidence, rallies planned
Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, as pro-democracy protesters plan more demonstrations.
South Africa’s top court dismisses bid to postpone local election
Judgement is a blow to the ruling ANC, which supported a postponement and has struggled to register candidates.
New Zealand to criminalise attack planning after mall stabbing
Police shot dead a 32-year-old attacker who had been imprisoned for three years before being released in July.