Israel freezes UAE oil deal over environmental concerns
The environmental protection ministry says the risk assessment 'did not meet the conditions' stipulated by the ministry.
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Democrats name Republican Trump critic to Capitol riot panel
Adam Kinzinger will join committee investigating January's deadly US Capitol insurrection, House Speaker Pelosi says.
Lebanese Sunni leaders endorse Mikati to form new government
Former PM Najib Mikati on course to become Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, but he faces Christian opposition.
US going ‘in wrong direction’ as COVID cases rise: Fauci
Recent rise in infections is particularly among the unvaccinated, says Dr Anthony Fauci, who urged people to get jabs.
Clarity over US troops in Iraq to dominate Biden-Kadhimi meeting
Iraqi PM will push for clearer timeline for removal of US 'combat' troops, Joe Biden seeks to stop armed group attacks.
Ethiopia’s Amhara rallies residents to fight Tigrayan forces
War set to expand in Ethiopia as Amhara regional president calls on all people of age who are armed to mobilise.
Kidnappers release another 28 abducted children in Nigeria
The attackers stormed Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State on July 5, abducting 121 students from their dorms.
Tunisians protest as COVID surges, economy suffers
Protesters in Tunis threw stones and demanded Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi quit and parliament be dissolved.
Indonesia extends COVID curbs by a week as hospitals deluged
Indonesia has become Asia's COVID-19 epicentre with hospitals overwhelmed, particularly in Java and Bali.
No cheers amid COVID fears at fan-less Tokyo Olympics
Most of the stands at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics remain empty of fans due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Taliban explained
The armed group has emerged as a strong player as US-led foreign forces pull out of Afghanistan after 20 years.
Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi: Iraq does not need US combat troops
With the threat of ISIL resurgence ever-present in Iraq, al-Kadhimi stressed Baghdad was not seeking a full withdrawal.
India monsoon death toll rises as search for missing continues
Meteorological Department warns of further downpours over the next few days as rescuers scour the mud for the missing.
California’s largest fire torches homes as blazes batter US West
More than 85 large wildfires were burning around the country, most of them in western states.
Timeline: Major events in US-China relations since 1949
As US and Chinese officials meet in China, Al Jazeera examines the nations' relationship over several decades.
Shanghai cancels flights as Typhoon In-Fa lashes eastern China
Chinese commercial hub cancels all flights, slows trains and closes businesses ahead of Typhoon In-Fa's landfall.
Nearly 60 prosecuted over Cuba demonstrations, says top official
Hundreds were arrested during protests this month and many face charges of contempt, public disorder and vandalism.
Another Nicaraguan presidential hopeful arrested in crackdown
President Daniel Ortega faces international rebuke for cracking down on potential opponents ahead of November elections.
Two Turkish soldiers killed in attack in northern Syria: Ministry
Turkish defence ministry says two soldiers killed, two injured in an attack on an armoured vehicle in northern Syria.
Iran rejects UN rights chief’s ‘accusations’ over water protests
Iranian foreign ministry said comments by Michelle Bachelet are 'regrettable', as protests have left four dead.