US forces sink ‘Houthi’ boats in Red Sea after attack on Maersk vessel
Global shipping giant Maersk is suspending operations in the Red Sea for 48 hours after the attack.
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Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?
France’s hold on its African allies significantly shrunk in 2023. Here's a timeline of how that unfolded.
Israel detains Palestinians in renewed West Bank incursions
At least four Palestinians detained and 17 others injured from Israeli drone strikes on Tulkarem.
Russia targets Ukraine ‘military’ sites in retaliation for Belgorod attack
Kharkiv, Kyiv and other cities attacked in the latest wave of attacks, while missile alert sounded in Russia's Belgorod.
‘He never hesitated’: Samer Abudaqa – father, friend, fearless photographer
Al Jazeera’s cameraman in Gaza bled to death after being hit during an Israeli air raid; medics could not reach him.
Israeli bombardment destroyed over 70% of Gaza homes: Report
Experts say the besieged strip is unrecognisable and its bombing is the most destructive in modern history.
Heat and fire, rains and drought: How 2023 broke climate records
Al Jazeera takes a look at the unparalleled climate events from the past year.
North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable
Kim promises further military modernisation after conducting a record number of weapons tests in 2023.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 676
As the war enters its 676th day, these are the main developments.
Netanyahu says Gaza-Egypt border zone should be under Israeli control
The Israeli prime minister also predicts the war in Gaza and on other regional fronts would last many months.
US appeals court allows California to ban guns in most public places
A federal appeals court put on hold judge's ruling that declared the law, set to take effect in 2024, unconstitutional.
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer
American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.
Israeli air raids target Syrian city of Aleppo as regional tensions rise
Syrian defence ministry says the 'aerial aggression' came from the Mediterranean and hit a number of places.
Thousands protest in Serbia alleging election fraud by governing party
Protesters accuse President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party of fraud and demand the December 17 election be annulled.
Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections
Jailed leader's bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.
Year of the underdog: How ‘outsiders’ upended Latin America’s elections
From Argentina to Guatemala to Ecuador, voters rejected establishment candidates in this year’s presidential races.
Russia says 18 people killed in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
Moscow says it shot down 32 Ukrainian drones, a day after Russia launched one of the deadliest attacks in Ukraine war.
Malaysia anticorruption body probes ex-finance minister for abuse of power
Daim Zainuddin, an ally of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, has described the investigation as a 'political witch-hunt'.
Brazil urges calm as Venezuela-Guyana border tension rises over Essequibo
A British warship arrives for defence exercises with Guyana as Venezuela launches war games near contested region.
US prosecutors opt out of second trial for crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried
Prosecutors cite 'strong public interest' for resolving major case against disgraced crypto exchange founder.