Warren Buffett to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end of 2025
‘Oracle of Omaha’ stuns shareholders, but says he will maintain investments in group and will still be ‘hanging around'.
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Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen
Prime minister of Yemen's internationally recognised government has resigned amid political turmoil.
Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?
Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.
Iran reasserts uranium enrichment rights as further US talks delayed
Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran's nuclear activities are civilian in nature.
Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza
As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food.
Singapore’s ruling party wins election in landslide
People’s Action Party wins its 14th successive election, giving PM Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he sought.
Israeli attacks kill two more as Syria government reaches deal with Druze
Israel has accused Syria of failing to protect the Druze as Israeli forces occupy and attack parts of the country.
Fear, pain, and a little hope: Volunteer doctors in Gaza
Four doctors take Al Jazeera through their days helping people in Gaza's beleaguered Nasser Hospital.
At least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF
The UN has warned in recent weeks that the country is on the brink of a new civil war.
Gabon swears in ex-military chief Oligui as president
The former general, who led coup that ended Bongo family's 55-year rule, swept the elections last month.
Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?
The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.
Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term
Labor Party leader becomes the first Australian prime minister to win second consecutive three-year term in two decades.
Zelenskyy says won’t play Putin’s ‘games’ with short truce
Ukrainian president says he and Trump agree that a 30-day ceasefire is the correct first step towards ending the war.
Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise
Pakistan test-fires surface-to-surface missile amid fears of military escalation with India over deadly Kashmir attack.
Romania election 2025: Results, who’s standing and what’s at stake?
It's the country's second poll in less than a year after a previous election was anulled.
S Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate
Snap election was triggered by removal of Yoon Suk-yeol from the presidency for declaring martial law on December 3.
Crowd crush at temple in India’s Goa kills 6, injures dozens
Tens of thousands of devotees throng narrow lanes leading to Hindu temple in the coastal state, causing a deadly crush.
‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA
Pakistan’s ex-NSA says lack of crisis mechanisms could spark conflict with India after deadly Kashmir attack.
Trump plans to cut 1,200 jobs from CIA, other US spy agencies: Report
Cuts will reportedly take place over several years and be accomplished through reduced hiring as opposed to layoffs.
Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants
Trump administration says Texas National Defense Area to run east from the Texas-New Mexico border in El Paso.