Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying
The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concern over violence in the lead-up to the nationwide election on June 2.
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Why Biden’s White House iftar unravelled amid Gaza war
Sources tell Al Jazeera the White House cancelled Ramadan meal after many Muslim invitees declined to attend.
Portugal’s minority government takes office, faces fragmented parliament
With just 80 seats in 230-seat parliament, the government will need the support of the opposition to pass legislation.
Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech
Call comes ahead of flurry of diplomatic engagement, with both US and China maintaining they want to reduce friction.
Gaza infrastructure damages estimated at $18.5bn in UN-World Bank report
The initial assessment is likely to be an underestimate of the real damages, losses and needs in Gaza.
Four hundred years on, Mexico’s oldest Black community struggles to survive
Climate change, poverty threaten to wash away the coastal community founded by fugitive slaves.
Netanyahu says Israeli forces killed World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms Israel launched attack that killed seven charity workers in Gaza.
Al Jazeera Sanad probe: Israeli forces deliberately hit WCK convoy
Israeli army deliberately targeted World Central Kitchen convoy with three consecutive attacks, Al Jazeera concludes.
Cyprus concerned over spike in arrivals of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
Arrivals of Syrian asylum seekers have surged, with more than 350 such arrivals recorded in two days.
Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?
Israeli citizens have taken to the streets in anti-government protests, calling for ceasefire and return of captives.
Photos: Senegal’s youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sworn in
Commonly known as Diomaye, or 'the honourable one' in the local Serer language, Faye won election with 54% of the vote.
Fire at nightclub in Turkey’s Istanbul kills at least 29 people
Blaze breaks out during renovation work, according to the Istanbul governor.
Iran’s Khamenei promises ‘Israel will be punished’ for Syria strike
The attack and rhetoric raise concern that Israel's war in Gaza threatens to escalate major conflict across the region.
Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, an Iranian general killed by Israel in Syria?
Zahedi was the highest ranking commander to be killed since Major General Qassem Soleimani died in 2020 US drone strike.
From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office
As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.
What is World Central Kitchen, whose team was attacked by Israel in Gaza?
The NGO has provided food aid in some of the world's biggest disasters and conflicts, from Haiti to Ukraine.
Russia says explosives sent from Ukraine via EU countries seized
Authorities say they have seized cargo comprising of home-made explosives as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside Russia.
Japan’s low-key royal family takes to Instagram
More than 450,000 people are already following the account, which went public on Monday.
Australia’s PM demands ‘full accountability’ over death of Gaza aid worker
Australian leader says the death of Australian aid worker is 'completely unacceptable'.
Israel strikes Iran consulate in Syria’s capital Damascus: What we know
Iran has promised a response after an alleged Israeli attack on its consulate killed seven including two top commanders.