India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear weapons mismanagement
Islamabad hits back after Indian defence minister says Pakistan's nuclear arsenal should be under UN surveillance.
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Can President Trump legally accept a $400m plane for free?
US president's plane acceptance may breach emoluments clause as lawsuits face procedural hurdles, say experts.
Trump says US close to nuclear deal with Iran, but key gaps remain
On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on nuclear talks with Tehran.
Tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht toppled by ‘extreme wind’, UK investigators say
Interim report into sinking of superyacht that killed 7 off Sicily said the vessel was 'vulnerable' to strong winds.
What’s at stake in US Supreme Court birthright citizenship case?
Ruling could transform US policy on birthright citizenship, or limit federal judge's ability to curtail Trump.
India says its troops killed 31 Maoist rebels in weeks-long battle
The 21-day army operation was part of India's offensive against the last remaining groups of the Naxalite rebellion.
What happened to Valeria Marquez, Mexican influencer shot live on TikTok?
A 23-year-old Mexican influencer, Valeria Marquez, was fatally shot while livestreaming on Tuesday.
‘They’ll be back’: White Afrikaners leave South Africa to be refugees in US
Trump administration welcomes first batch of white Afrikaners while US cuts off refugee programmes to other countries.
Russia grabs a bit more of Ukraine as it heads into peace talks
On eve of Istanbul talks, Moscow ignored a call for a 30-day ceasefire and showed signs of preparing for new offensives.
Romania braces for heated presidential vote after controversial annulment
Al Jazeera interviews the two candidates who will battle it out on Sunday after a controversial annulment.
Nakba commemorated, and yet repeated (redux)
May 15 marks Nakba Day when millions of Palestinians commemorate the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948.
‘One long Nakba’: Palestinians mark 77 years since mass expulsion by Israel
On anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians draw parallels with their current struggles in Gaza and occupied West Bank.
New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka
In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament.
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza
Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support
Arce's political mentor Evo Morales continues to push for a fourth term, despite legal setbacks and controversy.
In Taiwan, AI boom prompts doubts about ditching nuclear power
Self-ruled island's rising energy needs have rekindled the nuclear debate as last reactor is set to go offline.
Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire
Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.
Pezeshkian says Iran will ‘not bow’ to bullying from Trump
Iran's president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.
Israeli army fire hits UN south Lebanon base for first time since ceasefire
UN peacekeepers says incident first of its kind since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November.
Singer Cassie describes abusive relationship with Diddy in court testimony
Singer says Sean 'Diddy' Combs routinely beat her and threatened to ruin her career with videos of sexual encounters.