India navy says responding to Liberian-flagged vessel hijack in Arabian Sea
Navy says it has sent a warship to render assistance after the vessel issues a hijacking distress call.
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‘We’ll have more’: Palestinians in Lebanon lay killed Hamas leader to rest
Palestinians refugees from across the country pay their respects to top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 91
Israel brings a 'day after' plan for Gaza and al-Arouri's funeral is held. Here's the latest:
Senegal top court rejects opposition leader Sonko’s appeal in libel case
Ruling could jeopardise popular politician's chances of running in February's presidential elections.
Three killed, 28 injured in two-train collision in Indonesia’s West Java
A long-distance train from Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya, has collided with a commuter train near Bandung.
India’s stateless babies: How lawless asylum rules leave refugees in limbo
Without a refugee law, India is an uncertain home for new waves of asylum seekers. Will the 2024 election change that?
Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow
Second- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.
Israeli defence minister outlines new phase in Gaza war
Yoav Gallant says Israeli officials want a 'Palestinian entity' to run civilian affairs in Gaza after the war.
Russia used North Korean missiles in Ukraine, US says
The United States also expressed concerns that Russia is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran.
One killed, five wounded in Iowa school shooting
Police identify shooter on first day of classes at Perry Middle and High School as 17-year-old Dylan Butler.
The price of passage: Migrants fear threat of extortion in Guatemala
Advocates say law enforcement officials are preying on migrants and asylum seekers heading north across Central America.
Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi arrested in Tunis
Sassi was arrested after a raid on his family's home on Wednesday night.
British PM Sunak says he expects general election in second half of 2024
Rishi Sunak says it is a 'working assumption' that the vote will be held in the second half of the year.
Israel’s long history of assassination attempts in Lebanon
Killing of Hamas officials comes after an 18-year pause in Israel's targeting of Palestinian leaders in Lebanon.
Jeffrey Epstein list: Whose names are on the newly unsealed documents?
The documents have unearthed sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew. Trump, Bill Clinton are also mentioned.
Egypt’s economy will be its biggest challenge during el-Sisi’s third term
How will the coming years unfold for Egyptians who are hoping that their standard of living will improve a bit?
Elvis has not ‘left the building’: Icon to be revived as hologram
Dead nearly five decades, Elvis is the latest in a range of deceased and still-living stars relaunching as avatars.
Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad
Senior commander of Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces group is among those killed.
US to send top diplomats to Middle East as regional tensions spread
US Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?
Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.