India’s Adani withdraws from troubled $442m Sri Lanka wind power projects
Conglomerate founded by billionaire Gautam Adani says it withdrew from the projects as they were 'financially unviable'.
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European leaders seek seat in Ukraine peace talks after Trump calls Putin
European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined.
Honda, Nissan end merger talks, scuttling $60bn deal
The potential tie-up would have created the world's third-largest automaker, rivaling US and Chinese companies.
Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Turkiye’s Erdogan
Turkish leader to hold high-level talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
Syria FM to join Arab, Western powers at Paris summit to discuss transition
Asaad al-Shaibani is attending a conference expected to address issues including lifting EU sanctions.
‘The majority of Greenland’s population wants independence’
Al Jazeera interviews Greenland-based professor Birger Poppel on the rising tensions stoked by US President Trump.
Rebuilding Gaza: What it would take to win this uphill battle
Israel's bombing transformed Gaza into a rubble-strewn disaster zone, complicating efforts to rebuild.
Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four
Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue.
Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.
Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says footage of hospital staff saying they would deny care is 'sickening and shameful'.
Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies
Once a largely local threat, Houthis now challenge Israeli and Western interests, leading to increased focus.
US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow
Alexander Vinnik's release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.
Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine's NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
Trump’s assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia
Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.
‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.
Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.
French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.
Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa's first phone call with Russian president since taking power.