War-torn Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26
Candidates must have lived in Syria for at least 10 consecutive years, meaning opposition figures in exile cannot run.
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US backs Japan’s Fukushima plans despite S Korea’s concerns
Seoul fails to gain US support against Japan's decision to release contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear plant.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits southern Iran
Quake struck southern province of Bushehr where a nuclear power plant is located; no immediate reports of major damage.
India continues reporting record high daily COVID cases
More than 261,000 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, the fourth consecutive day with more than 200,000 daily cases.
Gunmen kill eight members of a family in Afghanistan
An official tells Al Jazeera the attack at a mosque in Nangarhar believed to have taken place over a land dispute.
COVID roundup: India’s record cases, no masks in Israel
Record cases being reported across the world but some good news from Australia and Israel.
Saudi, Iranian officials held direct talks in Iraq: Report
Media report says first round of talks held in Baghdad earlier this month with the Iraqi PM facilitating the process.
Prince Philip funeral: Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest
A small, COVID restricted funeral took place for Prince Philip who died on April 9 aged 99.
South Africa regulator recommends lifting pause on J&J vaccine
Health regulator sets conditions for lifting the pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
COVID-free Australia ‘in no hurry’ to open its borders
Scott Morrison says he will not put at risk Australians' nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle.
Chad’s Deby takes early election lead as rebels near Ndjamena
Partial results announced as US orders some diplomats to leave Chad amid reports of a rebel convoy nearing Ndjamena.
US, China agree to tackle climate crisis with urgency
US, China agree on need for stronger climate commitments ahead of new round of international talks in Glasgow.
Minnesota police pledge not to harass journalists at protests
Outcry after Minnesota police detain, pepper-spray journalists covering protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
Biden vows to raise refugee admission cap, but offers few details
Rights groups and lawmakers had criticised US president over earlier plan to keep Trump-era limit in place for 2021.
Canada’s top court could be asked to rule if US safe for refugees
Advocates say deal that allows Canada to quickly expel most asylum seekers at US border should be rescinded.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny ‘could die at any moment’: Doctor
Doctor says jailed Russian opposition leader at risk of cardiac arrest, kidneys impaired after weeks on hunger strike.
Lebanon faces tough Ramadan amid ‘insane’ food prices
Food prices across Lebanon are soaring as the country goes through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Czechia expels Russian diplomats over 2014 ammunition depot blast
Eighteen Russian diplomats identified as spies given 48 hours to leave the country, officials say.
Bolsonaro-Biden deal to protect the Amazon stalls amid pressure
Indigenous and environmental leaders, and US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to condition aid on action to stem deforestation.
Myanmar military ruler to attend ASEAN summit in 1st foreign trip
Min Aung Hlaing to take part in a summit attended by leaders of Southeast Asian nations in Indonesia next week.