US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan
The possible sale, which has not been finalised, has again angered China as US seeks deeper ties with Taiwan.
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Bangladesh street kitchens battle to keep free food on the menu
Hundreds of unemployed or struggling workers and homeless children are fed at Mehmankhana or 'dining place for guests'.
Israeli jets launch air raids on southern Lebanon
Hezbollah-run station confirms two air raids outside the town of Mahmoudiya, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Ennahdha signals shift in posture amid Tunisia political crisis
Largest force in Parliament shifts course, says president's moves constitute opportunity for reform.
Nigeria accused of ‘ruthless’ crackdown in restive southeast
Amnesty says it documented at least 115 killings by security forces this year in restive southeastern states.
What should Pakistan do to end violence against women?
Activists are urging officials to increase accountability for perpetrators and boost support for survivors.
US plans to require COVID vaccine for most travellers: Official
The official, speaking anonymously, said the change is part of a plan to reopen US to travel from several countries.
Australia to pay reparations to ‘Stolen Generations’
Announcement comes three months after families began legal action over policy of forced assimilation.
Dozens hurt in Beirut clashes on port explosion anniversary
Memorials turned into protests on the one-year anniversary marking enormous explosion that devastated Lebanon's capital.
Two years of Kashmir unrest, political void and a sinking economy
As disputed region marks second anniversary of losing special status, Al Jazeera reviews what New Delhi's move achieved.
The many challenges facing Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi
From managing an ailing economy to balancing ties with the West, Iran’s eighth president will not have an easy job.
Japan to expand COVID curbs amid ‘unprecedented’ surge in cases
Latest move will place more than 70 percent of Japan's population under some sort of COVID-19 restrictions.
Cambodia’s nightlife scene tests COVID success
Karaoke lounges, bars and casinos under scrutiny after cases in Southeast Asian country surge into the tens of thousands
Greenpeace warns of ‘dangerous temperatures’ for Tokyo, Beijing
Greenpeace says early arrival of hot weather, more frequent heat waves could have severe effects on people's lives.
Myanmar diplomat alerts UN to alleged military ‘massacre’
Kyaw Moe Tun tells UN chief Antonio Guterres that at least 40 people were killed in the Sagaing area in July.
Q&A: Meeting Modi only added to hopelessness, says Kashmir leader
Al Jazeera speaks to Mohamad Yusuf Tarigami, convener of a pro-India Kashmiri alliance which met Narendra Modi in June.
Colombia’s ex-armed group leaders apologise for war atrocities
Ex-FARC and right-wing paramilitary leaders testify as part of Truth Commission into country's decades-long conflict.
Brazil top justice orders Bolsonaro investigated for fraud claims
Supreme Court justice rules President Jair Bolsonaro to face probe for claims Brazil's electoral system marred by fraud.
Uber losses widen as incentives to lure drivers hit revenues
Ride-hailing and food delivery giant reported widening losses for Q2, even as riders returned in bigger numbers.
NY Governor Cuomo faces impeachment, rising pressure to resign
Local prosecutors investigating Cuomo after independent probe validates sexual misconduct allegations by 11 women.