Almost a third of world’s tree species face extinction: Report

At least 30 percent of tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out.

Brazil warns of energy crisis with record drought

Federal gov't agencies have been told to cut back energy consumption by 20 percent, electricity prices are being hiked.

Organic food revolution in Sri Lanka threatens its tea industry

Island nation's drive to become the world's first 100 percent organic food producer threatens the prized tea industry.

Ida leaves hot & humid New Orleans without power for days

Louisiana’s biggest city is facing most extensive US outage since February, no word on when lights will come on.

Pollution to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% Indians: Study

EPIC report says more than 480 million Indians endure significantly high pollution levels.

China’s pupils get schooled in ‘Xi Jinping thought’

Chinese students return to school with new textbooks peppered with 'Xi Jingping thought'.

UK in talks with Taliban to evacuate British citizens, Afghans

Envoy travels to Doha for talks with Taliban on safe passage for remaining British nationals and allies in Afghanistan.

Biden says Afghanistan exit marks end of US nation-building

US issues licence authorising humanitarian aid in Afghanistan despite sanctions against the Taliban.

Dozens dead as bus plunges off cliff near Peruvian capital Lima

At least two children were among the 32 killed, and 20 others were injured in the accident east of Lima.

Biden speech transcript: US completes Afghanistan withdrawal

'I believe this is the right decision, a wise decision and the best decision for America,' Biden said.

Peru kicks off corruption case against Keiko Fujimori

Fujimori, who conceded after failed presidential run, is accused of taking illicit money from Brazil's Odebrecht firm.

India hits back after PNG bans flights over COVID ‘deception’

India denies Papua New Guinea claims it allowed COVID-infected passengers to board a flight to Port Moresby.

Drought diplomacy boosts Israel-Jordan ties

Israel and Jordan poised for unprecedented boom in water cooperation amid increasing climate pressures.

The Taliban now controls Kabul airport. How will it run it?

Taliban wants Turkey to run airport as it controls security, but steps to revive the transport hub are still unclear.

Facebook, Xiaomi eye $1 trillion mkt as they plan digital loans

Several big tech firms are now focusing on digital payments in India as online transactions surged during the pandemic.

‘Stop being selfish’: Africans decry ‘vaccine apartheid’

In Africa, less than 2 percent of its 1.3 billion people are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Triumphant Taliban parades at Kabul airport after US exit

Taliban fighters take over the Kabul airport hours after the last US forces left the country after 20 years of war.

Turkey, UAE leaders hold phone call in sign of improving ties

The call comes after Erdogan met a senior UAE official to discuss economic cooperation.

Raging wildfire forces evacuation of major US tourist town

Some 22,000 people were ordered out of their homes, joining tens of thousands of others trying to escape the blaze.

Afghanistan is ‘a free nation’: Taliban celebrates US defeat

Taliban congratulates Afghans on their victory after the withdrawal of the last US soldier.

Organ transplants fell globally during the pandemic, study says

Figures from 22 countries show a 15-percent average decrease in the number of transplants worldwide during COVID-19.

‘I lost my best friend, we were journalists fleeing Kabul’

Alireza Ahmadi desperately hoped to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, then a deadly explosion took his life.

Iran and Saudi Arabia expected to resume direct talks soon

Two regional rivals began secret talks hosted by Baghdad in April and more discussions are planned soon in Iraq.

Taliban in talks with Qatar, Turkey to manage Kabul airport

After the US's withdrawal Kabul airport is without air traffic control services and talks are on to secure the airport.

What is left of America (and its experts) in the Taliban era?

Why is it that a superpower so rich in experts, scholars, pundits and policymakers keeps messing up?

Sri Lanka declares food emergency as forex crisis worsens

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa introduces emergency regulations to control prices of essential food items.

Monsoon floods threaten hundreds of thousands in eastern India

The Brahmaputra and other rivers across Assam and Bihar burst their banks after incessant downpours.

Australia’s Canberra extends COVID-19 lockdown

Canberra reports 13 new cases as officials extend the capital's hard lockdown until at least September 17.

US: After Ida’s fury, major hurdles to restart oil and gas plants

Ida knocked out offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico, caused 'catastrophic' damage to Louisiana's grid.

US’s Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on cutting emissions

US climate envoy will hold talks in Japan, China on cooperation on removing support for fossil fuels, especially coal.

Drug suspect’s murder ignites calls for police reform in Thailand

Leaked footage of police suffocating a drug suspect to death sparks anger and calls for an end to custodial abuse.

Taliban: Afghanistan now ‘a free and sovereign’ nation – Live

Taliban hails departure of US troops as a 'historic moment', declaring the country has now gained 'full independence'.

How can we save ourselves from extinction?

Extinction Rebellion says the past three decades of conventional climate change campaigning has not been enough.

Afghan refugee in Australia pleads to return and rescue family

Afghan refugee in Australian detention grows increasingly desperate as US troops withdraws from Afghanistan.

Kabul families say children killed in US drone attack

Ten people from a Kabul neighbourhood killed in US drone attack - Washington claims ISKP fighters were the target.

What is Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on trial for?

Five years after her fall from grace, Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes is getting her day in US court.

Rescue efforts begin after Hurricane Ida hits US: Live

New Orleans plunged into darkness hours after storm slammed southern US state of Louisiana, killing at least one person.

Can Germans stand up for hijabs as they do for unitards?

During the Olympics, Germany missed a precious opportunity for a society-wide conversation on women's rights.

Hurricane Ida pummels energy suppliers

The storm tore through US offshore oil and gas fields and the production losses will push up retail gasoline prices.

India’s COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes

New production lines set up, Cadila vaccine approved, and Russia's Sputnik V starts production in India.

Infographic: Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis

One in three Afghans is going hungry and more than half a million people have been displaced by conflict since January.

Do not forget Syria’s disappeared

Syrian families continue to struggle to get information about their loved ones disappeared by the Assad regime.

Malaysian PM in quarantine after contact with COVID-19 patient

Ismail Sabri Yaakob's office did not say how long the premier would be in quarantine.

From a factory in China to a supplier in Chicago

A stuck box of fertiliser captures the global supply chain crisis, which is preventing economic activity, hiking costs.

‘Deeply troubling’: North Korea nuclear activity stokes fears

UN nuclear report says ongoing activity at the Yongbyon facility continues to be 'a cause for serious concern'.

Palestinian president, Israeli defence minister hold rare talks

In first high-level talks in years, Benny Gantz met PA President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday night.

Mother of disappeared Muslim student in India refuses to give up

Fatima Nafees waits for her eldest son Najeeb Ahmed’s return, nearly five years after he disappeared from JNU campus.

Alibaba fires 10 employees for leaking details of sexual assault

Details of the assault turned Alibaba into the highest-profile symbol of the abuses prevalent in Chinese tech firms.

Can ‘safe injecting sites’ help Australia’s homeless?

By the time he was 13, Scottie was addicted to heroin. A Medically Supervised Injecting Room helped him stop using.

Rockets fired towards Afghanistan’s Kabul airport: Live News

Several rockets were fired towards Kabul's international airport but were intercepted by a missile defence system.

Hurricane Ida pummels US state of Louisiana

At least on person dead as hurricane Ida battered the southern US state of Louisiana.

IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister

Situmbeko Musokotwane faces the daunting task of pulling country out of a protracted debt crisis, prioritises IMF talks.

Helping hand: Israeli forces in the service of Jewish settlers

Palestinians in Urif village fear for their lives as attacks by illegal Jewish settlers surge and Israeli troops assist.

US: Hurricane Ida kills one, knocks out power across New Orleans

Category-4 storm submerges parts of Louisiana coast, knocks out power across New Orleans city.

Several killed in boat collision in Peru’s Amazon

Government says 11 people died and six were injured after two boats collided in the Huallaga River in Peru.

Afghanistan: Children among civilians killed in US drone attack

Al Jazeera's sources say three children are among civilians killed in US drone attack targeting ISKP members.

One dead, several missing as Tropical Storm Nora lashes Mexico

Severe floods bring down a hotel in town of Puerta Vallarta, killing a teenage boy from Spain.

Powerful Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana

'Extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane brings storm surge and winds of more than 240kmph to southern US state.

Israel offers COVID booster vaccine for ages 12 and above

Top Israeli health officials say effectiveness of second Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine dose wanes after six months.

Biden pays respects to US soldiers killed in Kabul bombings

Remains of 13 US soldiers killed in attack at Kabul airport last week are being returned to the US from Afghanistan.

Plantation slavery, the first American dream

The roots of today's American fascination with rich white men go back to the days of chattel slavery.

Erdogan says Turkey to maintain diplomatic presence in Kabul

Turkey's President Erdogan says the Turkish embassy in Afghanistan has returned to its building in the capital, Kabul.

Rocket blast near Kabul airport kills child: Afghan police

Afghan police chief says rocket struck northwest of Kabul's airport amid US evacuations and warnings of attacks.

Geo-engineering: Solution or time bomb?

Can we hack our way out of the climate crisis?

Elon Musk’s satellites beam internet into Chilean boy’s life

Musk's Starlink aims to roll out 12,000 satellites to give out-of-the-way places internet access.

The land we came from: My people are my homeland

I hate to think the place I played in as a child might someday become unrecognisable, but I still give thanks.

Veteran Afghan commanders to negotiate with Taliban

It will be a challenge for any one force to rule Afghanistan for long without consensus among the many ethnic groups.

Explainer: Ida and Katrina similar but tiny differences are key

Category 4 Hurricane Ida is on track for a potentially devastating landfall on the Louisiana coast on Sunday.

India: Four charged with rape, murder of nine-year-old girl

Child was allegedly sexually assaulted by a priest and three workers after she went to a crematorium to fetch water.

Singapore vaccinates 80 percent of population against COVID-19

Some 80 percent of Singapore's 5.7 million people are now fully inoculated against COVID-19, says health minister.

War-weary Libyans yearn for end to daily blackouts

Power cuts have become a regular occurrence in the war-torn country where people say authorities are not doing enough.

Dozens killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s largest base

Loud blasts heard in the al-Anad area in the government held southern province of Lahij.

Israel bombs Hamas sites in Gaza after protests

Palestinians say they are resuming the demonstrations to press Israel to ease restrictions on the enclave.

Libya’s Dbeibah hits back at parliament over no-confidence threat

Libyan leader says the eastern-based parliament's failure to vote on state budget is delaying his administration's work.

Tony Blair should go to Afghanistan

The former British PM should follow up by personal example on his calls not to abandon Afghanistan.

Taliban takeover a ‘body blow’ to Indian interests in Afghanistan

Analysts say Taliban's takeover is a major setback for India, which cultivated close ties with the outgoing government.

Kabul airlift in final phase as US warns of more attacks – Live

US forces begin final evacuations from Afghan capital amid warnings of a 'specific, credible threat' at airport.

Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown

Lockdown in Melbourne was due to end on Thursday, but authorities say this is no longer possible due to rising cases.

Bolsonaro sees three options for future: prison, death or victory

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's comments come amid campaign to alter electronic voting system before 2022 election.

‘We can’t survive’: Migrants in Mexico protest slow asylum system

Hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers join caravan bound for Mexico City to demand expedited asylum proceedings.

Does Afghanistan mark the end of American Empire?

The American appetite for entering into conflict to preserve global dominance seems to be abating.

Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli, who were evacuated last weekend to France, have arrived in Tokyo, says IPC.

US says drone strike killed two ISKP targets in Afghanistan

US strike in Afghanistan followed ISIL-affiliate suicide bombing that killed at least 175 people at Kabul airport.

Delta variant doubles COVID hospital risk: Study

British study suggests those who get COVID-19 from the Delta variant more likely to be hospitalised compared with Alpha.

Last UK flight for civilians leaves as Kabul airlift winds down

UK armed forces begin to leave Afghanistan and will take a small number of Afghans on remaining flights.

Several civilians burned, hacked to death by rebels in DR Congo

The deadly attack happened in Kasanzi village in the Beni territory of North Kivu province, a local chief said.

Palestinian boy dies after being shot by Israeli forces in Gaza

Hassan Abu al-Neil, 12, dies of wounds a week after he was shot by Israeli forces during protests at the Gaza border.

No different from Trump, Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘predatory’ Biden

Iranian supreme leader doubles down on his position before future nuclear talks with Western powers.

21 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh

Passenger vessel reportedly collided with a sand-laden cargo ship on a lake in the town of Bijoynagar.

‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin

Beijing says the US intelligence community report is based on the presumption of guilt on the part of China.

Russia’s hypersonic missiles: Can the world avert an arms race?

Moscow takes a lead in new technology that can evade conventional defences and fly at seven times the speed of sound.

Argentina’s president charged with allegedly breaking quarantine

The case against Fernandez has grabbed headlines after Argentina imposed stricter lockdowns on the public.

Is the Taliban up to the security challenges in Afghanistan?

Dozens of people killed in bombing outside Kabul airport by ISIL affiliate.

On Afghanistan, Pakistan walks tightrope of optimism and caution

Some see Taliban takeover as Islamabad's preferred outcome, but it may embolden armed groups in the country.

China condemns US warship transit of Taiwan Strait

Beijing slams the move as provocative, saying it shows the US is the biggest threat to peace and stability.

Iraq hosts summit aimed at easing regional tensions

In a bid to become regional mediator and amid fears of an ISIL resurgence, Iraq hosts Middle East meeting.

Africa COVID chief: Vaccination rollout ‘extremely disappointing’

Dr John Nkengasong discusses global vaccine inequality and Africa’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Didn’t need to die’: US seeks answers after Kabul massacre

Among the most pressing questions is how did the suicide bombers make it through Taliban checkpoints?

How stars live and die: Kepler captures rare supernova blast

Ground-breaking data from space telescope comes three years after it was decommissioned in 2018 when it ran out of fuel.

US embassy in Kabul warns Americans to avoid airport: Live

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said warns of 'specific, credible' threats against the airport even as evacuation resumes.

Several dead as bus carrying mine workers plunges in Peru

At least 15 dead and three injured in incident near a copper mine in the Cotabambas province of Peru's Apurimac region.

Wuhan facilities shed light on China’s oversight on wildlife use

G7 leaders call for 'a transparent, evidence-based' study on the origins of COVID-19 but Beijing rejects another probe.

Sirhan Sirhan, killer of Robert F Kennedy, recommended for parole

Two of Kennedy's sons favour the release of Sirhan, who assassinated the then-presidential candidate in 1968.

Clot risk far lower from vaccines than virus: UK study

Researchers examined data on 29 million people in England, where concerns over the safety of vaccines have risen.

Iraqis who worked with US fear for the future amid Afghan chaos

Iraqis who worked with the Americans are now more worried than ever about their fate as the US leaves.

Ex-EU Brexit negotiator Barnier announces French presidential bid

Barnier, 70, a former French foreign minister, could attract support from the pro-European, centre-right electorate.

Cuba to recognise, regulate cryptocurrency

Popularity of the digital currency has grown in Cuba, in part because of restrictions on remittances from the US.

‘In the eye of chaos’: Lebanon’s security chief issues warning

Major-General Abbas Ibrahim says the collapse of state institutions threatens to undermine the stability of the country.

Pakistan chemical factory fire kills more than a dozen workers

The fire broke out inside a chemical factory in Mehran Town, a congested Karachi neighbourhood.

Turkey holds first talks with the Taliban in Kabul

Erdogan says discussions under way as Turkey decides on a Taliban request to help run Kabul's airport.

Iraq summit seeks to mend Middle East fractures

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to the Baghdad meeting, but it is not clear if he will attend.

Hundreds of displaced Afghan families seeking food and shelter

UN says over 18 million people require aid and half of all children under five suffer acute malnutrition in Afghanistan.

Taliban planning ‘inclusive caretaker gov’t’ in Afghanistan

Taliban sources tell Al Jazeera the government will include leaders from all ethnicities and tribal backgrounds.

Biden vague on whether US gave Taliban list of vulnerable Afghans

Official tells Politico news site names reportedly given to the group could serve as a 'kill list' for the Taliban.

UN chief says ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ unfolding in Ethiopia

Antonio Guterres tells the UN Security Council the conflict in Tigray is threatening the country's social fabric.

Should the US have stayed in Afghanistan longer?

Critics of the hasty exit from Afghanistan warn about long-term implications for the United States and its partners.

What we know about Islamic State in Khorasan, aka ISIL-K, ISKP

ISIL-K has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks outside Kabul airport. Here's what we know about this group.

‘Vicious attack’: World leaders condemn Kabul suicide blasts

Coordinated blasts rip through crowds at Afghanistan's Kabul airport as nations race to airlift people before deadline.

India asks two states to consider night curfews amid COVID spike

Kerala and Maharashtra asked to consider the curbs as country reports over 40,000 new infections for two days in a row.

Geographies of fear: Letter from America

Twenty years on, 9/11 continues to shape American spaces.

International employers accused of abandoning Afghan staff

Many international NGOs are accused of abandoning their staff as thousands of Afghans try to flee.

Deadliest days for US troops in Afghanistan

A list of some of the deadliest days for US Army after explosions at Kabul airport kill at least 13 American soldiers.

US braces for more possible attacks after deadly Kabul blasts

Head of US Central Command says US commanders on alert for rockets or vehicle-borne bombs aimed at the airport.

US Vice President Harris ends Asia tour with fresh jab at China

In visits to Singapore and Vietnam, Kamala Harris charged China with bullying its neighbours in the region.

‘We will hunt you down,’ Biden warns Kabul attackers

US president confirms that bombings near airport were carried out by ISIL affiliate.

Can Naftali Bennett reset relations with Washington?

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visits the United States on his first official trip abroad.

Senior UAE official meets Qatar’s emir in rare visit: State media

UAE National Security Adviser and brother of de facto ruler meets Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, reports say.

Migrant minors languish at emergency sites in US: Advocates

The sites were set up amid a surge in border crossings, but aren't suitable for long-term housing, advocates say.

In a bid to ease tensions, Israel says will allow goods into Gaza

Decision came after Palestinians demonstrated near the separation fence, calling on Israel to ease a crippling blockade.

Bangladesh garment workers, retailers extend workers’ safety pact

Major international retailers and trade unions extend their agreement on ensuring workplace safety at the factories.

What will Afghanistan look like under Taliban rule (again)?

Fearful of Taliban rule, thousands are fleeing the country, while those who remain face uncertainty.

Arab League, OIC call for Algeria-Morocco dialogue amid spat

The two groups and Saudi Arabia decry the diplomatic rift and ask the North African rivals to resolve the conflict.

Palestinians in Gaza protest against Israel’s crippling blockade

Palestinian medics reported at least 14 people were wounded, including five who were shot.

Learning to trust the internet again

Wikipedia can serve as a model to combat disinformation and distrust online.

Panic grips Kabul airport amid ‘terror’ threat warning: Live News

People are urged to move away from Kabul airport over ISIL attack threat as evacuation planes take off every 39 minutes.

Qatar receives first batch of US-made F-15 combat planes

Rollout took place in a ceremony at Boeing's headquarters in the US.

‘It’s a long walk’: Haitian migrants’ traumatic journey to Panama

So far in 2021, 64,000 migrants have crossed Darien Gap, a vast jungle and one of the world's most dangerous routes.

Hong Kong organisers of Tiananmen rally accused of foreign ties

Police to probe Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China over its membership, finance.

‘I was born here, I’ll be buried here’: In Afghanistan to stay

Why one Afghan woman refuses to leave her home - even in the face of fear and uncertainty as the Taliban resume control.

Japan suspends 1.63 million Moderna doses over contamination

'Foreign substances' found in unused vials, raising shortage concerns as the country tries to accelerate vaccinations.

Afghan journalists begin uncertain chapter under Taliban rule

Journalists question whether to stay or leave, after Afghan Taliban – known for its curbs on media – sweeps to power.

US, UK, Australia warn of ‘terror’ threat at Afghanistan airport

Western countries tell crowds outside Kabul airport to leave area amid 'high threat' of an attack by ISIL affiliate.

Will we talk to the Taliban? Why not, we always have

It is MSF's principle to work only when all parties to a conflict agree to it.

Death toll rises to at least 20 in western Venezuela floods

More than 1,200 houses have been destroyed, 17 people missing as rescue workers search the wreckage in Merida.

N Korea to convene parliament as economic woes cause strain

Rubber-stamp Supreme People's Assembly to meet on September 28 to discuss economic policy amid crises.

How an Afghan refugee crisis at sea transformed Australia policy

A cargo ship rescued Afghan asylum seekers stranded at sea near Australia 20 years go, transforming its refugee policy.

Biden, Bennett to discuss Iran’s ‘out of the box’ nuclear program

US official says Washington is committed to diplomacy but has 'other avenues to pursue' with Iran.

US pledges to pressure Taliban to allow departures past August 31

'There is no deadline on our work' Antony Blinken says, vowing to help people leave Afghanistan after US withdrawal.

Earthquake aid flowing after Haiti gang truce opens up highway

For the first time in months, traffic is moving on a key road through a gang-ravaged neighbourhood near Port-au-Prince.

China slams US ‘scapegoating’ before COVID origin report release

China decries US 'politicisation' of efforts to trace origin of the virus ahead of release of a US intelligence report.

India rushes teacher vaccinations as some physical classes resume

Health minister urges the states to vaccinate all school teachers before September 5.

Afghans kept in wretched conditions at US base in Qatar

Pentagon says the US was working on improving conditions for Afghan evacuees at the US base in Qatar.

Zimbabwe to use IMF funds to support beleaguered currency

The government will hold back $500m of the $961m IMF funds to support the currency which has plunged.

Palestinian shot by Israeli army in Gaza Strip dies

Osama Khaled Deaih died after being shot by Israeli forces during demonstrations on Saturday, Gaza health ministry says.

How Brazil’s Indigenous rights hinge on one tribe’s legal battle

The Xokleng were cleared off their traditional hunting grounds over a century ago to make room for European settlers.

How photographing Yemen during the uprising changed me

Taking an award-winning photo helped one Spanish photographer connect with a country rarely seen beyond the stereotypes.

The Biden-Bennett summit: A US-Israeli reset?

US-Israeli duplicity and divergence over Palestine, Iran and China.

Central American nations ask: Can Bitcoin cut remittance costs?

Central American countries may adopt Bitcoin if the cryptcocurrency cuts costs substantially for El Salvador.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sees record number of LGBTQ athletes

At least 28 out-and-proud Paralympians participating, more than three times the number of Olympians at Rio in 2016.

Israeli leader to meet with Biden as tensions grow in Middle East

Naftali Bennett's first state visit to US comes amid heightened tensions with Iran and fresh Israeli bombing in Gaza.

US, allies scramble to evacuate thousands from Afghanistan: Live

More than 20,000 evacuated in the last 24 hours as the US and allies rush to conclude evacuations before the deadline.

Haiti earthquake: Is the world doing enough?

As relief efforts are hampered, The Stream asks what more is needed.

South Korea faces resistance to proposed ‘fake news’ bill

Media watchdogs have called on government to withdraw the bill, saying it could be used to stifle criticism.

US, EU warn of influx of Eritrean troops in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Large numbers of Eritrean forces are re-entering Ethiopia after June withdrawal, says US secretary of state.

US’s Kamala Harris continues Vietnam trip despite health threat

Before vice president leaves, US gov't says possible Havana syndrome case in Hanoi which can cause nausea, migraine.

Airbnb and other US firms step up to help with Afghan refugees

Airbnb said it will work with resettlement agencies to provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide.

US Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

Biden administration says its regrets the court's decision but will will comply with the order 'in good faith'.

Hong Kong lawyers attacked by pro-China media lose heated poll

Traditionally low-profile race at Law Society unusually fraught amid pressures of sweeping national security law.

Coup, COVID take toll on young people’s mental health in Myanmar

Deaths from violence and disease trigger depression and anxiety among young survivors in Myanmar.

Japanese court sentences yakuza boss to death for ordering murder

Head of the 'Kudo-kai' crime syndicate in southwest Japan denied accusations of ordering violent assaults.

Japan expands state of emergency as Delta variant cases soar

Eight prefectures added to emergency order, taking total to 21 areas as country sees sudden spike in critical cases.

Mistrial declared in Michael Avenatti embezzlement case

Avenatti, a lawyer and foe of Donald Trump, was sentenced to prison in a separate extortion case last month.

Iran confirms leaked footage of harsh conditions in Evin Prison

Videos show beatings, neglect, and an unbearably small solitary cell in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison.

US leads an increasingly desperate effort to airlift thousands

US had its biggest day of evacuation flights on Monday, as Taliban said foreign troop pullout deadline is a 'red line'.

Millions ‘one step away’ from famine in Yemen, UN warns

Some five million people are facing imminent famine and disease as the war drags on, the UN says.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank

Imad Khaled Saleh Hashash, 15, died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head by Israeli soldiers.

US ramps up Kabul airlift as withdrawal deadline looms: Live News

About 16,000 people evacuated in 24 hours as US troops work desperately to airlift more before the Taliban 'red line'.

Rodrigo Duterte to run as Philippines’s vice president in 2022

Critics say Philippine president is seeking the second-highest position to stay in power beyond his term.

Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta

Israel began administering a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to people more than 60, the first country to do so.

Kamala Harris accuses China of ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea

US Vice President says Washington's partnerships in Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific 'are a top priority'.

Amid COVID surge, Sri Lankans use cardboard coffins for cremation

Coffins initially used mostly for COVID victims but have become more popular among those concerned about environment.

Investors’ dilemma: Abandon billions or work with Taliban?

If investors walk away, Afghanistan faces economic collapse without the billions of dollars it gets in aid money.

Scientists: Tibet climate risks may soar despite short-term gains

Scientists say climate change could destabilise water supplies and cause frequent disasters in the Tibet plateau.

How much longer will India’s red-hot stock market rally last?

India's stock market has more than doubled since March 2020 despite severe virus outbreaks and strict lockdowns.

As COVID surges, Southeast Asia struggles to vaccinate citizens

Shortages and hesitancy driven by distrust of authorities and China hobble vaccination campaigns in Southeast Asia.

US issues new disclosure requirements to Chinese firms: Report

It's a step to create investor awareness of the risks involved including of Chinese gov't interference, Reuters said.

Israel’s killing of Palestinian children

Eleven children were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this year as well as 67 in the May attack on Gaza.

New Zealand warns Delta strain like ‘a whole new virus’ amid rise

Majority of 41 new confirmed COVID-19 cases are of Samoan ethnicity linked to the Samoan Assembly Of God Church.

How accessible are the Paralympic Games?

Para athletes say sport organisations must set higher standards for accessibility.

Iran resumes a crucial lifeline to Afghanistan: Fuel

Taliban told Iran to continue exports of petroleum products which the latter had paused over safety concerns.

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says 'forever' lockdowns will do more harm than good to the country.

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied extends suspension of parliament

Saied also extended the suspension of immunity of members of parliament a month after he dismissed prime minister.

Israel bombs Hamas sites in Gaza over fire balloons: military

Palestinians say the balloons aim to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on besieged territory under Israeli blockade.

US on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline: Only Biden decides

'Ultimately, it will be the president’s decision how this proceeds; no one else’s,' top US official says.

Proud Boys leader who burned BLM banner sentenced to 5 months

Enrique Tarrio was arrested in Washington, DC, just prior to the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

Deadly siege: Syrians trapped in Deraa after regime attacks

Considered the birthplace of the 2011 uprising, Deraa was attacked by the Syrian military and allied militias in July.

New Delhi opens first ‘smog tower’; expert says ‘absolute waste’

Move aims to reduce the air pollution blamed for thousands of premature deaths every year, but experts are sceptical.

Pakistan crosses 25,000 COVID deaths amid stricter vaccine drive

Pakistan passes the grim milestone as authorities struggle to contain the highly contagious Delta variant.

As hopes of return dim, Afghans in India demand refugee status

India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.

Amid Kabul chaos, UK calls on US to extend August 31 deadline

Johnson will ask Biden to extend evacuation efforts beyond the troop withdrawal deadline at Tuesday's G7 talks.

Australia’s ‘revolving door’ of prison and homelessness

In the state of Victoria, a third of all those leaving prison become homeless.

China crackdown on tutoring sector leads to protests

The crackdown exacerbated financial problems for these firms, leading to more protests in any month since January 2019.

Qatar is an ‘impartial mediator’ amid Afghanistan evacuations: FM

Doha is stressing to the Taliban the importance of being an 'engaging party as part of Afghan society', official says.

Israeli attack on Gaza Strip ‘apparently broke the law’, HRW says

Israeli attacks on Gaza high-rises left dozens of people homeless and destroyed scores of businesses.

The Taliban and Islamic law in Afghanistan

Taliban says women will have their rights 'within Islamic law', but what it means remains vague.

Uncertainty, stress for Afghan cricketers as Taliban takes over

Some Afghan players are finding it difficult to focus on sport following the Taliban takeover last week.

China mulls pressing US IPO-bound firms to hand over data

Regulators want to bring in third-party monitoring firms to limit data transfer and avoid undermining national security.

Water crisis and drought threaten 12 million in Syria, Iraq

Unfolding water crisis will soon become an 'unprecedented catastrophe' across Syria and Iraq, NGOs say.

Israel struggles with COVID surge despite mass vaccinations

Israelis flouting mask requirements may have been a main contributor to the rapid spread of the Delta variant in Israel.

‘I am very afraid’: Women on the front lines of a new Afghanistan

Reporter Mellissa Fung reflects on what’s at stake for women under Taliban rule.

Deadly firefight at Kabul airport: Live News

The deadly gun battle was reported as US President Biden promised to step up evacuations from Afghanistan.

22 dead, many missing after record rain in US’s Tennessee

The dead included twin babies who were swept from their father's arms amid the raging floodwaters.

SKorea’s LG Chem’s shares hammered by GM Bolt recall

GM has expanded its recall of Bolt EVs due to fire risk from battery manufacturing defects that it said would cost $1bn.

Those working to help Somalia should pay attention to Afghanistan

The nation-building experiment in Somalia will collapse, just like in Afghanistan, unless a different approach is taken.

Afghans struggle with jobs gone, banks shut, prices on the rise

Everyday worries about food and rent are adding to the misery of regular Afghans as the economy gets crushed.

Medigen: Taiwan rolls out local COVID vaccine, president gets jab

Tsai Ing-wen receives first dose of Taiwan's domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine.

Bolivia: Jeanine Anez ‘stable’ after suicide attempt in jail

Former president tried to harm herself after charge of 'genocide' over the deaths of protesters in 2019.

Biden says Kabul evacuations accelerating amid ‘acute’ threats

US president pledges his 'unwavering commitment' to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans, but warns of hurdles ahead.

Nigeria: Bandits release 15 students after parents pay ransom

The students were among more than 100 taken on July 5 from the Bethel Baptist High School in northwest Nigeria.

Israeli inquiry into deadly Mount Meron stampede begins hearings

Commission investigating deadly accident at Jewish pilgrimage site in April holds first hearing.

‘All Afghans’ should feel safe under Taliban, says security chief

Haqqani tells Al Jazeera that Afghans should not fear Taliban, but many remain sceptical their safety will be assured.

Nord Stream 2 pipeline ‘dangerous geopolitical weapon’: Ukraine

Ukraine fiercely opposes Russia's $12bn pipeline under Baltic Sea which deprives Kyiv of crucial gas transit fees.

Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to step down in November

Social Democratic leader said he was stepping aside to give his successor the best possible chance in next year's polls.

The mental health cost of Poland’s abortion ban

Seven months after severe restrictions came into effect, women are struggling with the emotional toll of the ban.

Infographic: How many people evacuated from Afghanistan so far?

In the week since the Taliban takeover, 28,000 people have been evacuated, but tens of thousands more are still waiting.

Iran: Japanese FM discusses nuclear deal, Afghanistan turmoil

Bilateral ties and Iran's frozen money were some of the other issues addressed on Sunday.

Qatar sets October 2 for first legislative elections

The PM urges voters 'to participate positively in the first elections to be held in the history of the State of Qatar'.

Yemen currency clash deepens crisis in war-torn country

Yemen's government and the Houthi rebels continue to battle a currency war that has opened up a gulf in riyal values. 

Caught in the crossfire, Ethiopian minority flees to Sudan

Violence has since sucked in various ethnic groups in bitter battles over land and spread from Tigray.

Taliban leader Abdul Qahar Balkhi speaks about group’s future

Abdul Qahar Balkhi, from the Taliban’s Cultural Commission, has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis.

Taliban retakes power, but it faces mounting challenges ahead

Al Jazeera takes a look at six challenges facing the armed group as it prepares to rule the country of 38 million.

Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban takeover

Following the 2015 refugee crisis fuelled by Syria's war, European leaders seek to avoid an influx of Afghans.

Ex-UK PM Blair slams American ‘abandonment’ of Afghanistan

'The abandonment of Afghanistan and its people is tragic, dangerous, unnecessary,' Tony Blair writes.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalised with COVID-19

Jackson and his wife Jacqueline are being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Australian PM defends lockdown strategy as daily cases hit record

Scott Morrison says lockdown strategy will stay until at least 70 percent of Australia's population is fully vaccinated.

Yordenis Ugás beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision

The 35-year-old Ugás threw far fewer punches than Pacquiao, but his blows were more precise and more effective.

Deadly chaos continues at Kabul airport: Live News

UK army says seven people killed near the airport, where thousands of Afghans trying to flee the Taliban are gathered.

Gaza border clashes wound 41 Palestinians

Violence erupts after hundreds of Palestinians protested against Israel's stifling blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Is the Taliban’s treatment of women really inspired by Sharia?

And what does the current debate on the Taliban and women's rights tell us about Western (mis)perceptions of Muslims?

Kamala Harris begins Southeast Asia trip amid Afghan chaos

Vice president faces task of convincing Southeast Asia of US reliability amid its chaotic pullout from Afghanistan.

Lebanon to raise fuel prices in bid to ease crippling shortages

Lebanese leaders hold emergency meeting, decide to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products.

Chad says will withdraw half its troops from G5 Sahel force

N'Djamena says the 'strategic redeployment' is to better adapt to the organisation of rebel groups in the region.

Afghans need to accept Taliban rule, says Hashmat Ghani

Hashmat Ghani tells Al Jazeera that accepting the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is essential to avoid instability.

Qaamqaam: The Somali village where chopping trees is banned

Village elders impose hefty fines and expel residents for cutting down trees as they seek to protect the environment.

Turkey extols booming defence industry at international arms fair

Turkish showcases domestically-produced stealth fighter jet, drones at International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul.

That time James Baldwin beat the ‘blues’

In his column recalling past interviews, reporter A Craig Copetas revisits conversations with the American novelist.

Hurricane Grace hits eastern Mexico causing power outages

Grace slams into Mexican coast as Category 3 storm, causing power outages and downing trees.

Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar in Kabul for government talks

Mullah Baradar is in discussions with other Taliban leaders to hammer out a new Afghan government.

Australia: Scores arrested at anti-coronavirus lockdown protests

At least seven police officers injured amid nationwide demonstrations against government's COVID containment measures.

Why Kabul is not Saigon

The parallels drawn between Saigon in 1975 and Kabul in 2021 are misleading.

‘Absolutely overwhelmed’: Haiti hospitals struggle after quake

Many hospitals remained saturated in the worst-hit areas of Haiti as helicopters ferry the injured to Port-au-Prince.

The Taliban economy: Can Afghanistan avert a financial collapse?

Without cash deliveries and its impounded international reserves, banks could fold and civil servants could go unpaid.

Megaship that blocked Suez crosses canal again

Taiwanese-operated vessel steamed out of the Suez last month after the owners reached a compensation deal with Egypt.

WWE pushing diversity at Las Vegas mega event SummerSlam

SummerSlam promotion set to feature title defences by one of WWE's most ethnically mixed selection of champions.

Children killed in Syria’s Idlib amid displacement crisis

Russian-backed Syrian government forces launch attacks on villages in southern Idlib, activists and residents say.

Pacquiao eyes Philippine presidency as he fights for boxing crown

A victory by the eight time world boxing champion against Cuban Yordenis Ugás could recalibrate 2022 presidential race.

Lithuanian PM: ‘Lukashenko is opposition to his own nation’

Ingrida Simonyte discusses the diplomatic and migration crises at the Belarus-EU border.

WHO issues call for experts to help with COVID origins probe

New scientific group would provide the WHO with an independent analysis and guidance on next steps in the probe.

Tunisia: Former anti-corruption chief placed under house arrest

Chawki Tabib says he was informed by a police patrol outside his home that he was now under house arrest.

Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob sworn in as new PM

Veteran politician from longest-ruling party UMNO risks starting his term with damaged credibility over the pandemic.

Singapore says ASEAN not as effective as hoped in Myanmar

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says political situation in Myanmar 'dire' as he vows to facilitate dialogue.

Desperation deepens as Afghan evacuations falter

Six days after the Taliban took power, the flow of people trying to flee has overwhelmed the Afghan capital.

Philippines eases lockdown amid record COVID-19 infections

Hospitals were filling up, with 73 percent of the country's intensive care capacity already utilised.

Fantasy writer mines modern Malaysia’s cultural complexity

Mixing modernity and folklore, Zen Cho’s new novel brings a staunchly authentic portrait of Malaysia to the world.

Mexican radio journalist fatally shot in Veracruz state

At least a 141 journalists have been murdered in Mexico since 2000, according monitoring group Article 19.

As COVID deaths surge, Sri Lanka prepares for 10-day lockdown

Lockdown starting Friday night announced after government bows to pressure from experts as surge overwhelms hospitals.

Hamas hails resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza

Qatar has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza's poorest families in recent years.

US: Nevada court ruling could reshape US immigration policy

A federal judge ruled a 1929 law that makes it illegal for deported migrants to re-enter the US is unconstitutional.

Nepalese Gurkhas end hunger strike over UK military pensions

Veterans call off 'fast unto death' strike after 13 days as British officials agree to talks over pension rights.

India drug regulator’s panel clears Cadila COVID vaccine: Report

If approved, Zydus Cadila's will be the second home-grown shot to get emergency authorisation in India after Covaxin.

Uganda suspends more than 50 rights groups, citing non-compliance

Authorities say the decision was made because the NGOs failed to comply with legislation covering their activities.

Kashmiris accuse Indian forces of arbitrary arrests, intimidation

Arbitrary arrests and intimidation by forces wielding batons and snatching phones leave many too scared to show dissent.

Merkel and Putin, at odds over Navalny, to hold talks in Moscow

German chancellor expected to discuss Taliban resurgence during meeting with Russian president.

Qatar’s Taliban efforts position Doha as a key mediator: Analysts

Qatar is positioned to be the first contact point for regional and international players who want to engage the Taliban.

Malaysian king picks ex-deputy PM as nation’s new leader

King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said Ismail Sabri secured the backing of 114 lawmakers for a slender majority.

Harris heads to Singapore, Vietnam in shadow of Taliban rise

Vice president's trip, set to focus on China, comes as some allies question US credibility after Afghanistan chaos.

As Taliban returns, Afghan influencers go dark on social media

Prominent social media influencers go dark or flee, while residents and activists scramble to scrub their digital lives.

Taliban making ‘door-to-door visits’ in Afghanistan: UN document

Confidential UN document says group conducting door-to-door visits of people who worked with US and NATO forces.

4,000 Gaza students displaced after Israel attacks

After being hit by Israeli air strikes, two UN schools had to relocate thousands of students.

US-Pakistan cooperation is more necessary today than ever before

After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the US will need Pakistan's help to preserve the gains of the last 20 years.

US evacuates 3,000 as Taliban revenge fears grow: Live news

US evacuation tally hits 9,000 since August 14 as UN document says Taliban conducting 'targeted door-to-door visits'.

Why did wildfires claim so many lives in Algeria?

And what needs to be done to prevent a repeat of this tragedy?

2020 was ‘deadliest’ year ever for Rohingya sea journeys: UNHCR

Refugee agency says Andaman Sea crossing was eight times more deadly than in 2019 as borders were closed.

Australia’s Indigenous people face COVID crisis within a crisis

Cases have been reported in far west of New South Wales in Aboriginal communities already suffering from poor health.

Taiwan faces water wake-up call as climate change intensifies

Experts say Taiwan can no longer rely on typhoons and heavy rain to supply water and must find alternatives.

Syria says its air defences intercepted Israeli missiles

Air raids came after Lebanese media outlets reported low-flying Israeli jets over Beirut.

US judge signs off on $850m Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement

Ruling enables the Boy Scouts, hit by a flood of lawsuits last year, to move ahead with a proposed reorganisation plan.

Afghanistan: A subdued Ashura under Taliban rule

Some worshippers wary of Taliban reprisal, despite assurances from the group that Shia minority would not be harmed.

COVID vaccine efficacy wanes, but jabs offer protection: Study

UK researchers say efficacy of Pfizer, AstraZeneca weakens in 90 days but both 'still doing really well' against strain.

Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbours panic, reject refugees

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan fear an influx of refugees from Afghanistan could undermine domestic security.

China marks Tibet anniversary with call to accept Communist rule

Beijing marks 70th anniversary of founding of Tibet Autonomous Region, with a call to accept the Communist Party's rule.

Bulgaria: At the Crossroads

Will growing public disgust at political corruption be enough to bring change to Bulgaria?

Ismail Sabri looks set to become Malaysia’s next prime minister

Move will mark UMNO's return to leadership three years after the party lost the elections over corruption allegations.

What will the Taliban victory mean for the Middle East?

Middle East leaders are watching Afghanistan and drawing conclusions about the unreliability of the US as a partner.

Hezbollah says Iranian fuel oil ship to sail to Lebanon in hours

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warns Israel and the US against attacking the ship.

First COVID case reported in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic village

Organisers say first virus case detected in Paralympic village, days before the Games open on August 24.

Apple urged to drop plans to scan iMessages, images for sex abuse

Over 90 policy and rights groups ask the firm to axe plans for scanning phones of adults for images of child sex abuse.

Infographic: Afghanistan’s flags over the years

Afghanistan's flag has been changed or modified at least 18 times over the past 100 years.

Tensions in quake-hit Haiti grow as more than 2,000 die

Fresh tremors shake Les Cayes city, days after devastating earthquake kills almost 2,200 people in the Caribbean nation.

Guinea identifies 58 contacts of Ebola patient in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast's first Ebola case since 1994 was discovered over the weekend in an 18-year-old Guinean woman.

How is the Delta variant affecting children?

Rise in positive cases of COVID-19 among people under age of 12 raises questions about how response should change.

Australia’s homeless children: ‘We’re easily manipulated’

When Rachel was 12 years old she saw her father murder her mother. Traumatised, she ended up homeless.

Mapping wildfires around the world

From Siberia to Algeria, Al Jazeera looks at some of the largest and deadliest wildfires blazing around the world.

Two Hong Kong activists convicted on security law charge

The two were accused of 'collusion with a foreign power' over sanctions calls in a case linked to media mogul Jimmy Lai.

Sydney rushes to vaccinate as Delta variant tears through suburbs

Australia's biggest city is struggling to contain the COVID-19 outbreak with cases in New South Wales at a new record.

Haiti ‘on its knees’ as quake death toll surpasses 2,000

Authorities say at least 600,000 people are in need of assistance following the earthquake in the country's south.

Extradition hearings in Canada for Huawei’s Meng come to a close

Meng was detained on a US request in December 2018, with China arresting two Canadians just days later.

Two refugees to sue Australia over continued detention

Then-immigration minister Scott Morrison broke the law when he put children into offshore detention system, lawyers say.

US troops to stay in Afghanistan till all Americans out – Live

US president says troops will stay in Kabul to get all Americans out, even beyond the August 31 deadline for withdrawal.

US scrambles to evacuate citizens and allies from Afghanistan

Top US general says collapse of Afghan forces in 11 days against Taliban offensive was not foreseeable.

The history of the Taliban

The Taliban has retaken Afghan government 20 years after it was removed from power in a US-led invasion.

Niger declares two days of national mourning after 37 killed

Government says 48 hours of national mourning to be observed after 37 people are killed by suspected rebels.

French firefighters battle Riviera inferno for third day

Blaze near Saint-Tropez forces thousands to evacuate as summer of wildfires continues to grip the Mediterranean region.

Nearly 1,000 killed in Myanmar since February 1 coup: Activists

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) records killings by the country's security forces.

Pakistani startup sees the country’s largest funding round

The online shopping delivery firm pivoted in the pandemic to offer 30-minute deliveries, raised $85m in Series B round.

Journalists fear UK’s proposed changes to Official Secrets Act

Reporters, experts and union officials say reforms will deter the press from holding the government to account.

A tale of two Cornwalls: Food banks amid luxury holiday lets

Tourists are drawn to the British county's rugged cliffs and beautiful beaches, but locals face poverty and deprivation.

Australia’s Qantas tells employees: no jabs, no jobs

Pilots, cabin crew, airport workers need to be vaccinated by November 15 while other staff have until the end of March.

Hospitals in blast-hit north Lebanon grapple with power outages

Hospitals in Akkar struggle after fuel tank explosion, with Lebanese parliament set to discuss fuel crisis on Friday.

Devastating wildfires scorch northern California

The Dixie Fire is the largest of nearly 100 major wildfires burning across a dozen western US states, including Alaska.

Cambodia jails union leader for two years for ‘incitement’

Court hands maximum term to Rong Chhun who was arrested after raising concerns about land rights on the eastern border.

India’s midnight evacuation from Afghanistan, escorted by Taliban

Embassy decided to ask Taliban to shepherd Indians when group closed access to the once-heavily fortified neighbourhood.

Jerusalem wildfires brought under control: Officials

Blaze under control after 52 hours, with no serious injuries reported in the worst fires in the Jerusalem area in years.

What does the future hold for Afghanistan?

Calls on Taliban leadership to respect human rights, but fear remains.

US agencies warn of flaw in BlackBerry software

The Canadian firm disclosed a vulnerability in a software used in a wide range of products including medical equipment.

Hong Kong police arrest four students for ‘advocating terrorism’

Arrests are linked to a since-withdrawn student union motion marking the death of a man who stabbed a police officer.

Malaysia on knife-edge as parties submit choice for next leader

Ismail Sabri gets nod from UMNO and its allies, as opposition considers Anwar Ibrahim or Sabah's Shafie Apdal.

Evacuations from Kabul speed up as Taliban promises peace – Live

Evacuations from Kabul speed up as Taliban promises women's rights and media freedom in their first press conference.

US freezes Afghan central bank’s assets of $9.5bn

Any central bank assets that the Afghan government has in the US will not be available to the Taliban, the gov't said.

New Zealand links first COVID case in months to Australia

Genome sequencing shows Australia link as country begins snap lockdown to stamp out outbreak.

UK announces plan to resettle 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan

The scheme will give priority to women, girls and minorities considered 'most at risk' under Taliban rule.

Cambodia union leader faces court verdict as crackdown continues

Rong Chhun is accused of 'incitement' and faces up to two years in prison if convicted.

‘Next 24 hours critical’, as crews battle largest wildfire in US

Strong winds are complicating US firefighters' battle against California's Dixie Fire, less than one-third contained.

India evacuates 170 people from Afghanistan, including ambassador

About 200 Indian mission staff in Afghanistan evacuated in three days alongside Indian civilians working in the country.

Taliban announces ‘amnesty,’ reaches out to women

The comments come days after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

New Israeli plan a ‘dangerous blow to the two-state solution’

Massive Israeli settlement in the heart of Palestine would mark the end of a viable Palestinian state, critics say.

China’s new draft rules to further tighten control on tech sector

Draft rules ban using algorithms or fake reviews to promote goods & services, prohibit forced exclusivity arrangements.

Why did the Afghan army disintegrate so quickly?

The billions spent by the US and NATO on the Afghan military could not fix major internal flaws.

India COVID vaccinations near record, new cases at five-month low

India administers nearly 9 million vaccine doses in a day as new infections drop to the lowest since March 16.

US officials declare first-ever water shortage for Colorado River

Officials called on populations served by the river to reduce water usage starting next year.

First German plane evacuated only seven people from Kabul

'We only took people who were on-site,' defence minister says, blaming airport chaos following the Taliban takeover.

US calls on Iran to halt ‘nuclear escalations’

UN nuclear agency reports Iranian progress on uranium metal production as the US warns it threatens nuclear talks.

With economic assets to secure, China embraces the Taliban

Afghanistan’s stability is key to protect a mine, oil blocks, $50bn of Belt-and-Road projects in the neighbourhood.

Cricket: India, Pakistan set for October 24 T20 World Cup clash

The two last met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won, maintaining its World Cups record against Pakistan.

Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in 1960s

Music legend's spokesman says the allegations brought by an unnamed woman were false and will be 'vigorously defended'.

‘Our future unknown’: Afghan nationals in India wary of Taliban

Al Jazeera visits a New Delhi neighbourhood that is home to thousands of Afghans now unsure of their country's future.

‘We eat tobacco, drink shampoo’: Overdosing for asylum in Europe

Some refugees hoping to enter the EU via Croatia try to get hospitalised to avoid being pushed back across the border.

Thousands evacuated in southern France as wildfire spreads

About 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft battle the blaze amid high temperatures and strong winds.

Ethnic Karen commanders in Myanmar admit killing 25 men

Fortify Rights says two senior commanders admitted to the killings and agree to cooperate with international justice.

As Afghanistan’s central bank governor flees, currency drops

Turmoil spills into Pakistan's markets as investors worry it will be isolated in its alleged support of the Taliban.

US social media firms face new challenge in Afghanistan

Social media firms are split on how to treat content posted by Taliban as only some of them consider it a rebel group.

New Zealand reports first community COVID case in six months

Health officials urge people to wear masks on public transport as investigations into case continue.

US lays out conditions for recognising a new Afghan gov’t

State Department says any new administration in Kabul must respect human rights, including rights of women.

The US spent $2 trillion in Afghanistan – and for what?

Since 2001, the US has spent $2.26 trillion in Afghanistan only to see the Taliban retake the country.

US immigration advocates urge swift evacuation of Afghans

Biden administration says it is committed to evacuating Afghans who worked with US, but activists call for urgency.

Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes may go unmasked at US criminal trial

A lawyer for Elizabeth Holmes, without explaining why, said her team has a 'strong preference' that she not wear a mask.

Does Russia have a new strategy for Afghanistan?

Moscow will seek 'pragmatic' engagement with the Taliban after armed group seized control of Afghanistan, analysts say.

Saudi Aramco looks to spend $20-25bn on a Reliance stake: Report

The Saudi firm is discussing the purchase of a roughly 20-percent stake in Mukesh Ambani's Reliance.

Three Turkish soldiers killed in explosion in northern Iraq

The attack took place on Sunday in a region where Turkey was carrying out a cross-border operation.

Sri Lanka replaces health minister as COVID outbreak worsens

Wanniarachchi, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to battle the virus, axed as infections and deaths soar.

Opium: Afghanistan’s drug trade that helped fuel the Taliban

Taliban are involved from poppy planting, opium extraction, trafficking to charging smugglers export fees.

Kabul the day after the Taliban takeover

Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul a day after taking over the country following President Ghani's departure.

Indian state brings COVID vaccines to migrant workers’ doorstep

It is rare for migrant workers, who make up one-fifth of India's 100 million workforce, to be targeted for state help.

Death toll rises to 70 from Turkey floods; 47 reported missing

Some 8,000 personnel, backed by 20 rescue dogs, are involved in the rescue and assistance efforts.

Deaths, gunshots reported at Kabul airport as chaos continues

All commercial flights cancelled as five people reportedly killed as people scramble to leave Afghanistan.

Taliban takes over Kabul, investors worry about the neighbourhood

Investors are worried years of war, waves of refugees will add pressure on neighbouring nations, especially Pakistan.

Four Palestinians shot and killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin

Clashes broke out as the Israeli army raided Jenin refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank early on Monday.

‘Bring then to safety’: Desperate pleas from Afghan Australians

Australian government urged to expedite partner and family visas and launch rescue mission out of Kabul.

DR Congo accepts US military help against ADF militia

President Felix Tshisekedii authorises deployment of US counterterrorism forces in eastern DRC as attacks continue.

‘Misused, abused’: India’s harsh terror law under rare scrutiny

UAPA allows authorities to designate someone as 'terrorist' and detain them without producing incriminating evidence.

As the Taliban seized cities, they sent women home

Taliban told female employees at some banks to not return to their jobs, raising concerns over their future rights.

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin resigns after troubled 17 months in power

Muhyiddin becomes Malaysia's shortest-serving prime minister amid persistent squabbling within his coalition.

Last surviving Khmer Rouge leader appeals genocide conviction

Khieu Samphan is one of only three people convicted in relation to the government's brutal four years in power.

HRW calls for UN probe into Bangladesh ‘enforced disappearances’

HRW report identifies 86 activists, businessmen and members of main opposition party who went missing in past decade.

Major airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghan airpsace

Airlines have worried more about the risks of flying over conflict zones after two deadly incidents in recent years.

Zambia’s opposition leader Hichilema wins presidential vote

Scale of victory sparks celebrations and means there will be no second-round runoff.

Malaysia’s political turmoil: Five things to know

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to announce his resignation after a difficult 17 months in office.

Taliban says Afghanistan war over as president, diplomats flee

More than 60 countries call for safe departure of Afghans and foreigners as Taliban take control of presidential palace.

Devastated Indonesian parents mourn children lost to COVID-19

The archipelago has seen a surge in child deaths since the Delta variant took hold in July.

Jailed former South African President Zuma undergoes surgery

Zuma has unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned days before corruption trial.

Pakistan says ‘closely following’ situation in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s eastern neighbour says embassy is open and ‘offering assistance’ to those seeking consular help or visas.

Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban surrounds Kabul

Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan hours after Taliban ordered its fighters to wait on the outskirts of the capital.

Canada’s Trudeau triggers snap election in push for majority

Canadians will go to the polls on September 20, as Justin Trudeau's Liberals seek a renewed majority in parliament.

The Future of Flight

There’s significant change in the air.

In Pictures: Taliban mass ‘at the gates’ of Kabul

The Taliban swiftly defeated, co-opted, or sent Afghan security forces fleeing from wide swathes of the country.

Can a disaster in Afghanistan be averted?

The Taliban must ensure a peaceful transition, prevent abuse of civilians if Afghanistan is to have a chance at peace.

Taliban takeover: What we know so far

Taliban fighters surrounded Kabul as the US hastily evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter.

World reacts as Taliban closes in on Afghan capital

Governments, world leaders react to Taliban forces surrounding Kabul amid reports of a 'peaceful transfer of power'.

Haitians scramble to rescue survivors from ruins of major quake

The quake flattened hundreds of homes in a country still clawing its way back from another temblor 11 years ago.

Man stabbed, reporter attacked at US anti-vaccination protest

A rally against vaccine mandates near Los Angeles' City Hall led to a fight between anti-vaxxers and counter-protesters.

Thai protesters plan ‘car mob’ rally demanding PM resign

Anti-government protests in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes with police.

The Kashmir village that outlawed dowries

One village in Indian-administered Kashmir is bucking the trend for lavish weddings – with an outright ban on dowries.

S Korea’s Moon open to Japan talks despite historical feuds

Moon Jae-in says South Korea and Japan must work together to 'surmount difficulties' and foster cooperation.

Taliban enter Kabul from all sides

Sirens could be heard as multiple helicopters were flying above the city centre.

Taliban begins entering Afghan capital

Taliban leader says group's fighters were ordered to offer safe passage to anyone looking to leave Kabul.

CHRF: Hong Kong group behind huge democracy rallies disbands

Civil Human Rights Front galvanised millions to take part in street protests in Hong Kong in 2019.

Powerful quake kills hundreds in Haiti

People in the Caribbean island nation rushed onto the streets for safety and to help rescue those trapped in the rubble.

Ivory Coast records first case of Ebola in 25 years

Health minister says a young woman who travelled to Abidjan from neighbouring Guinea has tested positive for Ebola.

Taliban capture Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, cut off Kabul from east

Taliban capture of Jalalabad effectively leaves Kabul as the last major urban area under government control.

Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon’s Akkar, at least 20 killed

Lebanese Red Cross says its teams have transported 20 dead bodies and seven injured people to hospitals in Akkar.

US firefighters face ‘critical day’ as Dixie Fire threatens towns

Thunderstorms are pushing flames closer to two towns as thousands of firefighters battle massive California blaze.

Nicaragua police arrest editor of newspaper critical of Ortega

Arrest of La Prensa editor Juan Hollman Chamorro is latest in President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on opposition figures.

Cuomo’s fall, #MeToo and the ‘disposables’

Why is it that a sexual harassment scandal toppled Cuomo, but not revelations about preventable elderly deaths?

Who can stop Taliban advance?

The Taliban is taking control of more of Afghanistan and closing in on the capital Kabul.

Lebanon bank boss slams criticism over ending fuel subsidies

Bank chief slams gov't criticism over ending fuel subsidies, as Lebanese army deploys at gas pumps to curb hoarding.

Rights groups slam Spain over child deportations to Morocco

Spain urged to halt repatriation of hundreds of unaccompanied minors who crossed into Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Russian firefighting plane crashes in southern Turkey

Russian defence ministry says all eight people onboard a Russian firefighting plane died when it crashed in Turkey.

Tsunami alert issued as powerful earthquake strikes western Haiti

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes western Haiti and tsunami alert issued, US Geological Survey says.

July was hottest month on record, US agency says

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's warning comes as the UN sounds the alarm over human-induced climate.

Afghanistan: As Taliban attacks continue, people rush to Kabul

The capital, Mazar and Jalalabad remain the only major cities still under government control as Taliban encircles Kabul.

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases

Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly.

At least 42 killed in severe northern Turkey floods

The devastation came just as the disaster-hit country was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires.

Panama FM: ‘Migration is the phenomenon of our time’

Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes discusses the migration crisis at the Colombia-Panama border.

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema takes early presidential election lead

Opposition candidate tallied 171,604 votes versus the 110,178 garnered by incumbent Edgar Lungu.

Secretive Israel-UAE oil deal endangers prized Eilat corals

Environmental groups worry about the risk supertankers might pose to Eilat’s fragile coral ecosystems.

Afghan President Ghani vows to fight Taliban offensive

Ghani's pre-recorded statement said remobilizing the Afghan National Security Forces was a 'top priority'.

Taliban launches new assault on major northern Afghan city: Live

Armed group launches multi-pronged assault on Mazar-i-Sharif as it resumes a rapid offensive to capture more territory.

US calls on Tunisia’s Saied to appoint PM, restore democracy

US envoy conveys Biden administration's desire to see new prime minister appointed to stabilise Tunisia's weak economy.

Could the European Peace Facility be used to arm dictators?

Critics are concerned the fund could provide training and weapons to dictators, increasing human rights abuses.

‘Literally a war’: Australia state goes into COVID lockdown

New South Wales increases fines for people breaching lockdown rules with police fining people up to $3,700.

US immigration advocates blast ‘cruel’ Biden policies on asylum

US says expulsions are necessary to keep US detention centres from becoming overwhelmed during pandemic.

Thai protesters clash with police at anti-PM rally in Bangkok

At least three protesters injured when Thai police fired tear gas, rubber bullets at Bangkok rally amid COVID surge.

COVID-19 resurgence puts Philippine health workers under strain

Country reports its second-largest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since pandemic began.

Venezuela government, opposition launch talks in Mexico

Representatives of the two sides sign an agreement in Mexico City to start talks mediated by Norway.

Three US unions pull out of consumer group over Amazon funding

Three major US workers' unions announced they were resigning from the board of the National Consumers League.

Bangladesh migrants flee rising seas only to die in factory fires

Thousands being driven out of rural homes by worsening effects of climate crisis to search for work in capital Dhaka.

US envoy heads to Ethiopia to urge end to fighting

Jeffrey Feltman's trip comes as humanitarian organisations warn of a continued crisis as battles rage in Tigray.

International community must assist but not interfere in Haiti

The country's future stability depends on outside forces taking a back seat to a Haitian-driven rebuilding process.

Fear and stigma slow COVID vaccine drive among trans Pakistanis

Many fear adverse reaction due to pre-existing conditions as doctors urge trans and HIV-positive people to get the jab.

Russia reports record-high COVID-19 deaths

New figures bring Russia's total fatalities from COVID-19 to 168,864 - the highest toll in Europe.

Turkish soldier killed in mortar attack in northern Iraq

Turkish forces retaliated against those carrying out the attack and three PKK fighters were killed.

Pakistani forces clash with Afghan protesters at border crossing

Disturbances break out after 56-year-old Afghan dies of heart attack waiting in dusty heat to enter Afghanistan.

WHO scientist puts COVID lab leak theory back under spotlight

Head WHO mission probing pandemic origins says virus may have started with a Wuhan lab staffer becoming infected.

Home in India, job in Bhutan: Border shutdown hits Assam workers

Ban on entering Himalayan kingdom results in loss of livelihoods for hundreds of daily wage earners on the Indian side.

Death toll from severe floods in northern Turkey reaches 27

An 80-year-old woman is still missing in Bartin province, says the country's Disaster and Emergency Management.

Kabul evacuations: Echoes of 1975 US exit from Vietnam’s Saigon?

Back in June, as Taliban built momentum, Biden himself addressed Saigon parallels and dismissed them out of hand.

Japan’s defence, economy ministers visit Yasukuni shrine

Shrine remains a potent symbol of Japan's wartime legacy in East Asia and a flashpoint for tensions with its neighbours.

Algeria arrests 22 suspected arsonists over deadly blazes

President Tebboune says some fires were caused by high temperatures but 'criminal hands were behind most of them'.

Is COVID herd immunity becoming a myth?

New virus variants and unequal vaccine distribution complicate efforts to slow COVID-19 spread.

Former Myanmar strongman Than Shwe in hospital with COVID

Former military general's admission to hospital comes as country struggles to contain resurgent pandemic.

WHO urges China to share raw data on origins of coronavirus

UN agency says cooperation and transparent data 'vitally important' to prevent future pandemics.

Taliban captures southern Afghanistan’s Lashkar Gah city: Live

Group seizes key southern city shortly after claiming Kandahar and Herat, Afghanistan's second and third largest cities.

‘I’m very sorry’: Samsung tycoon released from prison on parole

Electronics giant's vice chairman, the world's 202nd richest person, had served seven months of his 30-month term.

China cities declare rain ‘red alerts’ as flood death toll climbs

Torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people in the province of Hubei.

Five people killed in rare mass shooting in Britain

Police say the incident in the southwestern city of Plymouth has been contained and gunman is also dead.

US seeing ‘unprecedented’ migration at border with Mexico

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas visits southwest border, says US facing 'toughest challenge' amid pandemic.

Britney Spears’ father to step down as her estate’s conservator

Jamie Spears has controlled his 39-year-old daughter's estate since she suffered a mental health breakdown in 2008.

Russian court asked to curb Navalny aide’s freedom for 2 years

Prosecutors ask court to put restrictions on Kremlin critic's spokesperson, who is currently held under house arrest.

Egypt’s US envoy slams ‘deceived’ legislators’ bid to block aid

Prominent US legislators have sought to curtail $1.3bn in annual aid to Cairo, citing human rights violations.

Australia’s ‘invisible’ homeless women

Domestic violence is the number one cause of homelessness in the country, where almost 50 percent of homeless are women.

Is this the end of the road for meat consumption?

How can the world achieve zero food poverty while also reducing carbon emissions and reversing biodiversity loss?

Hackers return $260m to cryptocurrency platform after theft

Poly Network, a decentralised finance platform, says $260m of stolen funds returned as $353m outstanding.

Sicily records Europe’s ‘highest ever’ temperature as fires rage

Some scientists believe temperatures of 48.8C in Italy, as anticyclone 'Lucifer' sweeps in, are unprecedented.

Pakistan useful for US only to clean up Afghanistan ‘mess’: Khan

Pakistan PM accuses US of seeing his country as useful only in context of 'mess' it is leaving behind in Afghanistan.

Belarus Olympic defector Tsimanouskaya auctions medal on eBay

In interview with Al Jazeera, the 24 year old explains why she will part with her medal as she recounts her ordeal.

China signals crackdown on privacy, data, monopolies to continue

China's leadership announces plans to draft new laws on national security, technology and monopolies.

COVID-19 Delta surge: Are healthcare workers at a breaking point?

Exhausted US doctors and nurses struggle to muster compassion for newest patients, many of whom are unvaccinated.

With fuel scarce, Yemen’s forests are next casualty of war

Fuel shortages force people to turn to firewood to cook food, and logging as a source of work in a ravaged economy.

Birds on the Brink

We showcase New Zealand’s trailblazing environmental policy that aims to see the country rid of predators by 2050.

Sudan says will ‘hand over’ al-Bashir to ICC for war crimes trial

Foreign minister says country's cabinet decided to hand over wanted officials to the ICC, but did not give a timeframe.

Israel tightens coronavirus restrictions as new cases surge

Israeli cabinet approves tighter measures including limitations on people gathering indoors and entry to venues.

Sri Lanka files charges against 25 Easter Sunday bombing suspects

Attorney general asks chief justice to appoint a special three-member high court bench to hear the cases speedily.

Taliban storms Kandahar prison, Lashkar Gah police HQ falls: Live

Armed group also claims it has captured 10th provincial capital of Ghazni, but government insists it remains in control.

Zambia votes in tense presidential and parliamentary polls

President Edgar Lungu and opposition's Hakainde Hichilema face off for a third time in the knife-edge election.

Canberra enters snap lockdown as Sydney tightens COVID curbs

Canberra goes into one-week lockdown after detecting its first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in more than a year.

WHO to trial malaria, arthritis drugs as COVID treatments

Three drugs will be added to the UN agency's global trial to test their efficacy in patients hospitalised with COVID-19.

Helicopter with 16 people on board crashes in Russia’s Kamchatka

At least nine people found alive while fate of seven others unknown after Mi-8 helicopter came down in Lake Kurile.

Poland MPs approve controversial media ownership bill

Opponents say legislation on foreign ownership an attempt to silence a TV station critical of government.

N Korea warns of ‘serious security crisis’ over US-S Korea drills

Pyongyang says Seoul is risking a security crisis by choosing to go ahead with joint military drills with the US.

California first US state to order teachers get COVID jabs, tests

Move is 'right thing to do' to protect children as schools begin new academic year, Governor Gavin Newsom says.

US FDA set to clear third COVID shot for immunocompromised people

A third dose of Moderna's vaccine significantly raised antibody levels against the coronavirus in transplant patients.

Huawei CFO fights extradition as Beijing raises pressure

Meng Wanzhou's final push comes as a court in China declared a Canadian national guilty in a spying scandal.

Israel FM makes first visit to Morocco since ties normalised

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's visit is the first by a top Israeli diplomat since relations were upgraded last December.

Timeline: Afghanistan provincial capitals captured by Taliban

The provincial capitals that have fallen to or are being attacked by the armed group as it advances across the nation.

Dozens dead as wildfires rip through northern Algeria

The fires are being encouraged by blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

Germany arrests British diplomat suspected of spying for Russia

German authorities said the man is suspected of passing documents to Russian intelligence in exchange for cash.

Zambians to vote in tense polls as economy struggles

Close race expected between Hichilema making his sixth run for the presidency and the current president, Lungu.

From Middle East to India, women ‘violated’ in Pegasus phone hack

Rights activists say deploying the software in countries with few privacy protections poses a particular risk to women.

Amnesty: Rape survivors describe slavery, mutilations in Tigray

'Severity and scale' of sexual crimes Ethiopian and Eritrean troops committed amount to war crimes, rights body says.

‘Martyrs’: Algeria wildfires leave 42 dead, including 25 soldiers

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says soldiers who died saving 100 people in Kabyle are 'martyrs'.

Ninth Afghan city falls to Taliban, Ghani in Mazar-i-Sharif: Live

Badakhshan province's capital Faizabad becomes the ninth Afghan city to be captured by the Taliban since Friday.

Infographic: Who controls what in Afghanistan

Taliban launched a sweeping offensive across Afghanistan in early May as US-led foreign forces began final withdrawal.

Coinbase warns of upcoming slowdown even as profit jumps

The US crypto exchange's Q2 profit jumped but it warned that trading volumes had dropped in the current quarter.

Navies of 21 countries kick off US-led drills in Southeast Asia

SEACAT exercises under way in Singapore and virtually as Beijing and Moscow also hold drills in China's Ningxia.

Brazil’s Congress rejects voting changes amid Bolsonaro pressure

President's proposal to switch to paper ballots falls short of majority needed for constitutional change.

China’s anti-corruption watchdog eyes new target: alcohol

The watchdog's comments to replace business drinks with 'correct values' sent most alcohol-related stocks tumbling.

‘We’re Hong Kong!’: Olympic success lifts mood in troubled city

Team's unprecedented success in Tokyo fuels solidarity in territory facing deep political change.

After long ban, Boeing 737 MAX tests its wings in China: Report

A 737 MAX test plane left Seattle last week to conduct a test flight in China, a key market where it remains grounded.

Alleged abuses linked to China’s ‘Belt and Road’ projects: report

Almost a third of alleged abuses took place in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia.

Canadian jailed for 11 years on spying charges in China

Businessman Michael Spavor, who has been detained since December 2018, was found guilty by a court in Dandong.

‘Zero empathy’ Suga battles for job after Japan’s Olympic success

Anger over COVID-19 and prime minister's determination to hold event despite opposition weigh on election chances.

Two years after losing special status, how has Kashmir changed?

As BJP claims development gains, activists say Kashmiris are worse off.

What’s next for disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo?

Outgoing governor faces legal, political challenges following his resignation in face of sexual harassment allegations.

Oil climbs on bet demand will hold up despite Delta variant surge

While the Delta variant has led to rising infections and curbs on movement, global consumption is expected to hold up.

North Korea says South, US should ‘pay’ for military drills

Kim Yo Jong, a N Korean gov't official and sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said drills are an 'act of self-destruction'.

Haiti chooses judge to probe President Jovenel Moise’s killing

Judge Mathieu Chanlatte chosen for the job after weeks of struggle following the July 7 assassination.

Egypt’s papyrus makers keep tradition alive despite tourism slump

Al-Qaramus village, about 80km (50 miles) northeast of Cairo, is Egypt's largest hub of papyrus production.

At least seven killed, two injured in Algeria forest fires

Firefighters and helicopters are trying to contain several blazes threatening residents in Tizi Ouzou province.

Regional states urge dialogue to ease South Sudan tensions

IGAD calls emergency meeting of its foreign ministers, saying situation in South Sudan requires 'urgent attention'.

Virginia Giuffre sues Prince Andrew for alleged sex abuse

Giuffre, an Epstein accuser who says she was abused at 17, says she is holding Andrew accountable.