India-Pakistan tensions continue to simmer across Kashmir border
Diplomatic tit-for-tat and cross-border skirmishes are keeping fears of military escalation bubbling.
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Who and what is the US bombing in Yemen?
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at US claims about the intensified bombing campaign in Yemen
Israel carrying out ‘live-streamed genocide’ in Gaza, Amnesty says
Amnesty accuses US President Donald Trump of committing a 'multiplicity of assaults' on human rights.
Canada’s Liberal Party wins election dominated by Trump’s trade war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails election result as a chance to 'build Canada strong'.
‘Traitors’: Hate-filled songs target Indian Muslims after Kashmir attack
Wave of incendiary music tracks fueling Islamophobic hate floods Indian social media after April 22 killings.
Hezbollah leader says Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli attacks
Naim Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than 50 strikes in Lebanon this month.
Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15
The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government's decision to fire the top security official last month.
Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?
A blackout paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday. Here is what we know.
Canadians head to the polls as Trump looms over the election
Canadians choose their next prime minister in a pivotal election, dominated by Donald Trump.
ISIL group kills five Kurdish fighters in attack in eastern Syria
Syria's Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces described the attack as 'one of the deadliest' against it in a while.
Trump-China tariff war: Who’s winning so far?
It's early days, but the warning signs are flashing red for the US.
Fires extinguished at key Iran port as explosion death toll rises to 65
Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says the 'culprits have been identified' and the explosion was caused by 'negligence'.
Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage, leaving residents scrambling
A rare atmospheric phenomenon is deemed to be behind the blackout, while a cyberattack seems unlikely.
Vatican says conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7
A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.
Kashmir attack: Why Pakistan’s threat to suspend Simla Agreement matters
Analysts believe a Pakistani pullout from the Simla Agreement could dismantle key diplomatic safeguards with India.
ICJ opens hearings on Israeli obligations on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Palestinian envoy tells court aid used as 'weapon of war'; Israeli minister condemns 'delegitimisation' of his country.
Canada election results: What’s at stake, and what the polls say
Millions of Canadians head to the polls to elect a new government in the shadow of concerns over Trump's tariff regime.
Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US
Israel reiterates demand Iran's nuclear programme be dismantled after Tehran and Washington report positive third round.
Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8
Ukraine responds 'if Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately' for 30 days.
Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit
But experts tell Al Jazeera that money means little without a focus on the right systems and global partnerships.