At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo
A motorised wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire and capsized near the town of Mbandaka.
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Iran confirms next round of nuclear talks with US set for Rome on Saturday
The announcement comes as IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.
Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
Defence minister says army 'will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and [Israeli] communities'.
Traveling to the US? Here’s what you should know
Phones searched, visas revoked and political views under scrutiny – it's a new era of border enforcement in the US.
As US and China escalate trade war, the world asks, ‘Who will blink first?’
US President Donald Trump says ball is in China's court, but analysts say Beijing is prepared to withstand trade war.
UK’s top court rules legal definition of ‘woman’ refers to ‘biological sex’
The decision was welcomed by some activists, but transgender campaigners warned it could lead to discrimination.
Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic town in central Somalia
The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.
Ukraine prolongs martial law amid Russian air attacks, heavy ground battles
The measure enables Ukraine to further delay elections, despite pressure for a presidential vote from the US and Russia.
China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour
Xi's visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.
Russia’s largest military call-up whips up fear among young men
With at least 100,000 soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine, Moscow is making life harder for draft dodgers.
Gaza ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians and those helping them: MSF
Doctors Without Borders slams Israel for targeting humanitarian workers, blocking aid to Gaza and mass killings.
Israeli soldiers filmed themselves destroying Gaza: See the video evidence
Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit compiles evidence of potential Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy
Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.
Biden blasts Trump’s domestic policies in first post-presidency address
The ex-president accuses Trump of destroying the US Social Security Administration with DOGE's reforms.
Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster?
US pressure campaign to accelerate the disarming of Hezbollah is putting Lebanese government in a difficult position.
Despite crackdown, Afghan refugees remain rooted in Pakistan’s northwest
Afghans remain in Pakistan’s northwest province as local support and weak enforcement slow deportations.
Peru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering
Judges also order jailing of Nadine Heredia, Humala's wife, in the same case but she flees to Brazil with her son.
Trump v US courts: Where do challenges to executive orders stand?
Trump’s 2025 executive orders face legal pushback. But is the US headed towards a constitutional crisis?
Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control.
Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack
Hamas says Israeli bombing resulted in loss of contact with group guarding Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.