‘Old friend’ Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit with Xi Jinping
Latest visit comes as Russia presses a new offensive on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812
As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.
Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh in
While tariffs are expected to have a negligible impact on the US economy, they are expected to boost President Biden.
California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions
Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel's war in Gaza.
Rafah, US arms, UNRWA: How Biden defends supporting Israel amid Gaza war
Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration's rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine.
Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war
Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot 'in good conscience' represent the US gov't, condemns 'disastrous' Gaza policy.
World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in 'life-threatening condition'.
Israel escalates attacks as aid agencies warn Gaza on brink of catastrophe
Israel intensifies assaults in north and central Gaza as aid groups warn crisis in Rafah 'defies imagination'.
US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s Darfur
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa signs health bill weeks before election
The National Health Insurance Act takes aim at South Africa's two-tier health system.
Palestinians observe Nakba anniversary in shadow of Israel’s war in Gaza
This year's commemoration has been dominated by the plight of more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
Canada wildfires spur evacuation orders, warnings: What you need to know
More than 130 wildfires are burning across Canada, federal tracker says, as massive blazes force thousands to evacuate.
US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian forces advance
Antony Blinken says US rushing military support as Ukraine struggles to hold off renewed Russian offensive.
‘Any time, any place’: Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates
Donald Trump and Joe Biden trade barbs on social media as the rivals agree to two debates ahead of November's election.
Russia escalates the war in Ukraine, aiming to complicate Kyiv’s defence
Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot
Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns 'brutal and ruthless' attack.
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state's top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.
Swiss court finds Gambian ex-minister guilty of crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko handed 20-year sentence for atrocities committed under longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh.
France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra
Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.
Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?
The 'Russia law' will make it hard for Georgia to join European Union, argue protesters, the US and Baltic states.