Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.
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US, Russian top diplomats hold fresh talks on Ukraine at ASEAN meeting
'Positive trend' in US-Russia ties remains despite Washington's 'zigzag' policy, Moscow says.
Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say
Separatist Baloch fighters have in past claimed responsibility for attacks in the southwestern Balochistan province.
Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case
Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in 2023.
‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor
The Hague court's Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan warns civil war 'has reached an intolerable state'.
Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings
The agency said the six unnamed individuals face punishments ranging from '10- to 42-day suspensions without pay'.
Trump slaps 35 percent tariff on Canada starting August 1
US president also eyes blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent on other trading partners as his trade war widens.
Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial for corruption
Former leader accused of using a broker married to his personal secretary to secure government insurance policies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,233
Here are the key events on day 1,233 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Democrats publish leaked Justice Department messages on US deportation push
Senator Dick Durbin has said the messages appear to support claims that the Trump administration defied court orders.
US widens public benefit restrictions for undocumented immigrants
Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump for wrongful detention
The Palestinian student activist has accused the Trump administration of smearing his name and unlawful imprisonment.
Israeli attacks kill 82 amid forced displacement plans, truce talks in Gaza
Amid aid restrictions and violence, EU strikes new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza.
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum blasts US screwworm response as ‘exaggerated’
The US has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle for fear of the parasitic, flesh-eating worm spreading north.
‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai
US president appeared surprised by his counterpart's 'beautiful English', despite it being Liberia's national language.
Is direct action for Palestine ‘terrorism’? The UK says it is
The UK's 'terrorist' listing of the Palestine Action group puts pro-Palestine protests and free speech at risk.
UN expert Albanese rejects ‘obscene’ US sanctions for criticising Israel
UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera the move is retaliation for 'pursuit of justice' in Israel’s Gaza war.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order in class-action lawsuit
The injunction would bar Trump from denying citizenship to US-born babies based on their parents' immigration status.
US aid cuts could lead to millions more HIV/AIDS deaths by 2029, UN warns
United Nations 2025 Global AIDS Update says if funding not replaced, cuts may reverse 'decades' of progress on HIV/AIDS.
Nutella maker Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1bn
Deal announced as cereal giant Kellogg struggles as consumer demand slows due to inflation.