North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘super-large’ rocket launcher drills
Pyongyang has broken with much of its inter-Korean policy in recent years and ramped up weapons testing.
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Haiti unrest fuels fear, frustration in tight-knit Haitian diasporas
Despite myriad challenges, Haitians in US and Canada say they remain hopeful of a better future for Caribbean nation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 754
As the war enters its 754th day, these are the main developments.
Biden warns Netanyahu against ‘mistake’ of invading Rafah: White House
The US president reportedly told Israeli prime minister that a 'coherent strategy' is needed to defeat Hamas in Gaza.
How the uncommitted vote against Biden’s Gaza policy is going ‘national’
After expectation-busting showings in US states like Michigan and Minnesota, organisers outline plans for months ahead.
Israel asks ICJ not to order new measures over looming famine in Gaza
Israel asks the UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in the Gaza genocide case.
At least 12 bodies found after gang attacks in upscale Haiti suburb
Bodies found outside capital, Port-au-Prince, as attacks by gang members have ravaged the country for weeks.
Lawyers say ‘not possible’ for Trump to post bond in $454m civil fraud case
The former US president is appealing a New York ruling that he inflated his wealth to deceive lenders and insurers.
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap at least 87 people in new attack
The attack comes days after an armed gang seizes 286 students and staff from a school.
No evidence of brain injury in people suffering ‘Havana Syndrome’: US study
US research agency finds no 'biological abnormalities' in US officials reporting incidents, but says symptoms are real.
India bank ordered to share electoral bonds data linking donors, recipients
The Supreme Court gives the State Bank of India until Thursday to disclose all the information.
Famine expected in Gaza between now and May: What to know?
UN-backed report says Gaza's 2.3 million population is experiencing food shortage as Israel accused of provoking famine.
Al Jazeera journalist beaten, arrested by Israeli forces from Gaza hospital
Media watchdogs decry Ismail al-Ghoul's arrest, demand his immediate release after he is taken from al-Shifa Hospital.
Photos: Record heat index of 62.3C scorches Rio de Janeiro
Reading is city's highest in a decade. Heat index measures what a temperature feels like, taking into account humidity.
Cubans stage rare protests amid blackouts, persisting economic crisis
President points finger at US after hundreds of people demonstrate against food shortages and blackouts.
Oxfam accuses Israel of ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to famine-stalked Gaza
Aid trucks are waiting an average of 20 days to access the enclave, the NGO says, as warnings of impending famine rise.
Ukraine debates mobilising more men to fight Russia after two years of war
Russia seems ready to increase its attacking army after Vladimir Putin was re-elected, leaving Kyiv little choice.
Russian election garners congratulations and condemnation
Allies of Russian president have been quick with applause but Western leaders denounce results as illegitimate.
Why are Black voters backing Donald Trump in record numbers?
Latest polls show 17 percent of Black voters would vote for former president today - more than twice the number in 2016.
Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan
Taliban claims to have fired across border following air raids targeting Pakistani Taliban.