Thousands in Vietnam mourn at funeral of Communist Party chief Trong
The 80-year-old leader's death sets the stage for a leadership race during the National Party Congress in 2026.
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Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police
Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.
Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine?
Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president
Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.
A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties
While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Texas
In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.
Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting
De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.
Bangladesh minister defends gov’t response to protests amid calls for probe
Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to 'de-escalate' tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.
‘Proud to be a revolutionary:’ How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base
As President Nicolas Maduro fights for political survival in Venezuela’s election, some supporters refuse to desert him.
UN chief calls for action to stem ‘extreme heat epidemic’
Antonio Guterres urges countries to shift away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis driving extreme heat.
Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen
Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.
‘Pressure for this to succeed’: Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold?
It remains to be seen if there's political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard as authorities warn of flash floods
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as authorities warn of swelling rivers, flash floods in several provinces.
Biden hosts Israel’s Netanyahu at White House amid Gaza war protests
Israeli prime minister will also meet VP Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump on contentious visit to US.
Ukraine holds the front line, seeks Chinese mediation for talks with Russia
Ukraine’s foreign minister visited Beijing for the first time during the war, as Kyiv turns to diplomacy to win war aims
Croatia bans 3 Montenegro officials in diplomatic row over WWII death camp
Ban comes after Montenegrin lawmakers adopted a resolution to remember people killed in Jasenovac prison camp.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 881
As the war enters its 881st day, these are the main developments.
‘Our worst nightmare’: Raging wildfire hits western Canada town of Jasper
Authorities say damage is 'significant' in Canadian Rockies town as firefighters work to save as much as possible.
Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel say they were tortured, threatened
Two women and six men were released from Ofer Prison and were taken to Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza.
Egypt raises fuel prices to lock in IMF loan tranche
Petrol will cost up to 15 percent more from Friday.