Sweden officially joins NATO alliance, ending decades of neutrality
The Nordic nation applied to join the military alliance in May 2022 but faced delays from Turkey and Hungary.
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What’s slowing down America’s clean energy transition? It’s not the cost
New report finds renewable energy faces organised opposition and grid connectivity issues.
Modi makes rare pre-election Kashmir trip, but struggles to ‘win hearts’
Modi's development pitch for disputed region leaves Kashmiris asking when political grievances will be addressed.
India’s Modi visits Kashmir: How has the region changed since 2019?
Here's a look at Narendra Modi's government policies and how they have affected Kashmir in the past five years.
Gaza ceasefire talks end in Cairo with ‘no substantial answer or solution’
Hamas says negotiations to continue next week even as Israel 'thwarts' deal to secure 40-day truce before Ramadan.
Strikes cripple air and rail travel across Germany
Airport workers and train drivers walk off the job to demand more pay to offset soaring inflation in the country.
Russia’s presidential election: Putin, power, the possibility of protests
The 71-year-old president is all but certain to win another term in a vote that begins on March 15.
In Gaza, babies have no more nappies, milk, as Israeli bombing continues
A shortage of nappies because of Israel's blockade has led to prices skyrocketing and mothers looking for alternatives.
Could Houthi-sunk ship Rubymar spell eco-disaster for the Red Sea?
'Time is of essence': Greenpeace director warns that urgent strategy is needed to protect the Red Sea from catastrophe.
Israeli tank ‘likely’ fired machinegun at journalists near Lebanon border
The attack on October 13 killed a Reuters reporter and injured six others, including two Al Jazeera journalists.
Israel’s blocking of aid creating ‘apocalyptic’ conditions in Gaza
New report shows Israel 'consistently and groundlessly' blocks aid operations for Gaza amid famine-like conditions.
Ramadan 2024: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world
The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 12 to 17 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
Oceans break high-temperature record in warmest February marked globally
Marine high occurs during what was also hottest February on record, the ninth straight month with such a milestone.
Angry Polish farmers protest against EU rules, Ukraine farm imports
Farmers are angry over EU climate policies and food imports from Ukraine that they say threaten their livelihoods.
Rust armourer convicted for involuntary manslaughter in Baldwin shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty in the fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Israel’s illegal West Bank settlement plans face global condemnation
The 3,500 illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank add to nearly 20,000 approved in the past year.
Tunisian government supporters in uproar over French documentary
The French documentary, aired on Sunday, focused on the negative consequences of President Kais Saied's rule in Tunisia.
Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24
President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.
India’s ‘drone sisters’ driving farming and social change
Hundreds of women are being trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under a government-backed programme.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 153
Calls to allow more aid into the Gaza Strip have grown louder as more people die from malnutrition and dehydration.