South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops
South Korea's national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital.
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Iran says activating ‘advanced’ centrifuges after IAEA censure
UN nuclear watchdog condemns Iran for failing to cooperate fully and seeks answers on uranium found at two locations.
At least 42 killed in sectarian violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Gunmen open fire on buses carrying Shia pilgrims in Kurram, where clashes with Sunnis have escalated in recent months.
Singapore hangs drug trafficker, third such execution in a week
Southeast Asian city-state is among a handful of countries that impose the death penalty for drug offences.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,002
These were the key developments on the 1,002nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mapping the impact of climate change on global displacement
As COP29 concludes, Al Jazeera examines the 359 million weather-related displacements recorded worldwide since 2008.
Old is gold: Why Bollywood is turning to re-releases amid string of flops
As more and more contemporary films fail, producers and exhibitors fall back on time-tested fare to lure viewers back.
US state of Alabama carries out third execution by nitrogen gas
Carey Grayson executed using controversial method after being convicted of the 1994 murder of a hitchhiker.
Why has Indian billionaire Gautam Adani been charged in a US bribery case?
It's the latest in a recent series of fraud allegations trailing the embattled billionaire's Adani Group.
What are the ICC countries where Netanyahu and Gallant may face arrest?
More than 120 countries that are part of the International Criminal Court are obliged to enforce the arrest warrants.
Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’?
Government talks with armed groups have stalled. Experts say a smaller-scale ‘territorial’ approach might be the answer.
How US politicians responded to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant
Biden administration 'fundamentally rejects' decision as lawmakers issue threats and call for sanctions against court.
Israel pounds eastern and southern Lebanon as truce talks continue
US mediator Amos Hochstein said a ceasefire was 'within our grasp' during a visit to Lebanon.
US SEC chair Gensler to step down upon Trump takeover
US President-elect Donald Trump had said he would remove Gary Gensler as Securities and Exchange Commission chair.
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament
Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.
Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz withdraws from US attorney general consideration
The former congressman said he had become a 'distraction' following renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations.
Brazil police accuse ex-President Bolsonaro of involvement in coup attempt
Police accuse Jair Bolsonaro and several former officials of involvement in plot after 2022 election defeat.
Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile
President Vladimir Putin says Russia tested a hypersonic intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine.
Kenya cancels more than $2.5bn in deals with Adani after US indictment
The deals had been sharply criticised over lack of transparency and value for money.
UK imposes sanctions on Isabel dos Santos, Ukrainian oligarch Firtash
The measures are a part of the Labour government tightening Britain's anti-corruption sanctions regime.