Australia’s Gladys Berejiklian quits as state premier over probe

New South Wales's anti-corruption body investigating state premier's alleged relationship with state legislator.

‘Shrilling’: China cites Mao in attack on Taiwan foreign minister

China's Taiwan Affairs Office launches furious attack on Joseph Wu condemning him as a 'shrilling' fly.

Australia’s borders to reopen in November after 18-month closure

Prime minister says Australians allowed to return home, travel abroad 'within weeks' if 80 percent are vaccinated.

Pacquiao files for president as Philippine campaigning starts

Successor to President Duterte, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a second term, will be elected in 2022.

N Korea conducts second-known missile test in a week

State media says Pyongyang tested an anti-aircraft missile on Thursday as it continues its carrot-and-stick strategy.

China’s Xi ascendant as attention turns to every facet of life

China celebrates National Day as its government embarks on a massive social engineering project.

US lawmakers question Facebook on Instagram policies for children

Senators grill social media giant after Wall Street Journal reported it was aware Instagram harmed teens' mental health.

US stocks suffer worst monthly loss since March 2020

Investors are warily eyeing the global energy crunch and the US debt ceiling debate, among other factors.

Prince Andrew can review Epstein estate deal, accuser says

Virginia Giuffre sued Andrew claiming Jeffrey Epstein recruited her for sex with the British prince when she was a teen.

Duterte drug war critic nominated to run as Philippine president

Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo seen as the 'real opposition candidate' in the race to replace Duterte in 2022.

Vietnam to end COVID lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City

People in Vietnam's largest city will be able to leave their homes on Friday after months of strict COVID curbs.

Ecuador declares emergency in prisons after 116 inmates killed

Authorities say the deadly riots at the prison in Guayaquil are the worst in the country's history.

Ethiopians in three regions go to polls in delayed election

Citizens in three regions are electing 47 representatives in the June vote delayed over ballot and security issues.

France’s Sarkozy convicted of illegal campaign financing

Verdict comes six months after ex-president was handed a one-year prison sentence for corruption in a separate trial.

Vaccine apartheid: The Global South fights back

Fed up with the games of rich countries, Global South countries are starting to take matters into their own hands.

US general says Afghanistan collapse rooted in Trump-Taliban deal

Top general says collapse of the Afghan government can be traced to US troop withdrawal deal.

Tunisian politicians call for resumption of parliament

Ennahdha asks parliament speaker to resume assembly's work, while tens of MPs reject Saied's move to rule by decree.

Asia’s Pandemic Waste Emergency

We explore how Southeast Asia is struggling to cope with thousands of tonnes of medical waste during COVID-19.

Thailand issues new flood warnings amid heavy monsoon rains

Seven people have died and two are missing from flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Dianmu.

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in separate incidents

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank village of Burqin and a woman in Jerusalem's Old City.

Nigeria: Can Boko Haram fighters rejoin society?

Government hails rehabilitation programmes but victims of armed group express doubts.

Israel foreign minister heads to Bahrain for landmark visit

FM Yair Lapid will inaugurate Israel's embassy in Manama and sign bilateral deals during the trip, says ministry.

This is what the death of democracy looks like

America is in a dark place. There are no simple ways forward or easy solutions that could bring people together.

YouTube expands COVID move to block all anti-vaccine content

Aside from anti-COVID-19 misinformation, video-sharing giant will also bar erroneous claims about flu and measles jabs.

New Zealand tightens ‘terror’ law after ISIL-linked knife attack

New law punishes plotting an attack with up to seven years in jail, and comes after an ISIL-linked stabbing in Auckland.

N Korea’s Kim offers to restore inter-Korean hotline, slams US

Leader says move to reactivate lines by early October is to help 'realise the expectations and desire' of Korean nation.

US will not normalise or upgrade diplomatic ties with Syria

Washington suspended its diplomatic presence in Syria in 2012 and then placed sanctions on President al-Assad's gov't

‘Old school’ Kishida faces challenge to inspire Japan

New LDP leader expected to be installed as prime minister on Monday with elections just weeks away.

US judge suspends Britney Spears’s father from conservatorship

Decision is significant victory for pop star, who pleaded in dramatic court hearings that her father needed to be cut out.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro complains about gas prices as inflation soars

Inflation, running at an annual rate of more than 10 percent, has become one of Bolsonaro’s biggest headaches.

Mexico sends 70 Haitian migrants to Port-au-Prince by plane

Removal from Mexico follows US expulsions of thousands of Haitian asylum seekers, which drew widespread criticism.

Last-gasp Ronaldo wins it for Manchester United

Ronaldo scores 95th-minute winner against Villarreal; Barcelona hammered by Benfica; holders Chelsea lose at Juventus.

Jordan fully reopens main crossing with Syria

Jordanian officials have urged the US to ease sanctions on Syria in efforts to boost cross-border trade.

‘Death knell’: Afghan journalists fear new Taliban media rules

Journalists, rights workers, worried that 11 new directives issued by the Taliban may lead to censorship of the media.

In India, demand for Russia’s expensive Sputnik vaccine sputters

Low demand and high prices have led to cancelled orders.

US passes bill enabling sanctions on foreign actors in Libya

Legislation would sanction foreign actors backing rival Libyan factions loyal to forces in either Tobruk or Tripoli.

A court just confirmed: To be Dutch is to be white

Hague District Court recently ruled that ethnicity can be used to single out passengers for checks at Dutch airports.

Disappointed by the US, Turkey cautiously looks to Russia

Turkish President Erdogan set to meet Russian counterpart, as the split between NATO allies Turkey and the US grows.

‘They started shooting’: Assam Muslims recount police killing

Up to 1,300 families made homeless and two killed as authorities in India's Assam launch eviction drive.

‘Nothing more humiliating’: The Australians turning to begging

Couple Cheryl and Troy lived on the streets of Melbourne for more than a decade as they battled heroin addictions.

At least 24 killed in Ecuador prison gang riot: Police

An Ecuador official said order restored in a prison after 24 killed and 42 wounded in one of the deadliest riots.

Shia Muslim pilgrims commemorate Arbaeen in Karbala

In one of the world's largest gatherings, hundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims mark Arbaeen in Iraq's Karbala.

Is press freedom dead in Afghanistan?

New rules for Afghan journalists raise fears following brutal attacks on reporters.

Fumio Kishida set to become Japan prime minister after party vote

Former foreign minister wins LDP leadership race and is set to become Japan's next prime minister.

New Bond film gets premiere after 18-month delay

Studios are banking on No Time to Die to pull in the crowds after prolonged pandemic shutdown.

CNN stops publishing articles on its Australia Facebook page

CNN cited a court ruling that holds publishers liable for public comments on stories even if latter are not defamatory.

United says nearly 600 staff face termination for vaccine refusal

United Airline's mandate that all domestic employees in US be vaccinated against COVID-19 kicked in on Tuesday.

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidency

An emotional Manny Pacquiao says he is retiring from boxing to focus on his 2022 presidential bid.

Japan’s ruling party chooses new leader as Suga steps aside

Race for LDP chief is unusually tight time around, with four politicians - including two women - in the running.

North Korea says it tested hypersonic missile

Pyongyang has been developing its arsenal with denuclearisation talks stalled since 2019.

Lava from Canaries’ volcano reaches sea nine days after eruption

Huge clouds of steam billow into air as red-hot lava touches the water amid concerns of explosions, toxic gas.

‘Elections must be held as soon as possible,’ Haiti PM says

In interview with The Associated Press, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he also plans a referendum.

US judge approves extradition of ex-Peruvian President Toledo

Alejandro Toledo faces corruption charges in his home country in relation to the Odebrecht scandal.

Chile takes ‘first step’ towards decriminalising abortion

Proposed bill to legalise abortion up to 14 weeks hailed by Chilean legislator as 'tremendous' step for women's rights.

Pakistan’s dependence on natural gas is turning into a nightmare

Surge in global gas prices is forcing Pakistan to pay top dollar or forego spot shipments it needs to tide over winter.

‘Unprecedented’ power cuts in China hits homes, factories

Northeastern China is experiencing power cuts because of coal shortages and the tightening of emissions standards.

Lebanon: Hezbollah seeks to deflect anger through fuel patronage

Analysts say the Iran-backed party’s expanding patronage aims to boost its popularity amid Lebanon's energy crisis.

Haiti elections postponed indefinitely amid political crisis

Haiti's prime minister dismisses electoral administration members, again casting the vote's timeline into uncertainty.

Is Nigeria’s mandatory youth corps still fit for purpose?

NYSC members complain of being sent to dangerous areas, poor conditions and little improvement in job prospects.

Hong Kong man on national security trial over protest chants

Food delivery worker who has been in custody for 10 months, accused of inciting secession from China for chants.

For Kabul’s carpet, antique dealers, a long wait for buyers

Stores selling carpets, antiques and souvenirs on Kabul's famed Chicken Street lie empty after foreigners flee.

India reports lowest daily COVID cases, deaths since March

India reported 179 COVID deaths and 18,795 new infections on Tuesday, the lowest since March, the health ministry said.

Oil roars beyond $80, the highest in nearly three years

Oil has rallied this year as the vaccine rollout boosts energy demand, leading to a drop in US inventories.

Ex-China, World Bank slashes economic recovery for Asia

Growth forecasts are downgraded for most countries in East Asia, Pacific region as economies slowed on back of Delta.

Is Afghanistan being left to go hungry?

In this episode, The Stream also looks at vaccine equity and Britney Spears' legal battles.

UEFA nullifies proceedings against Super League rebels

UEFA drops proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus to comply with a ruling from a Madrid court.

Jewel of Roman Empire lies neglected in Libya chaos

As conflict eases, Libya hopes tourists can be tempted to visit the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna.

New Zealand introduces rules to cool its red-hot housing market

Record-low housing affordability is a crucial issue for the government of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

In Malaysia, young people find their voice amid a pandemic

A burgeoning youth movement has taken it upon itself to reform the country and is vying for political leadership.

Americans blocked from leaving China return to US

Cynthia and Victor Liu, whose father is Chinese fugitive Liu Changming, were prevented from leaving China for 3 years.

N Korea fires projectile, UN envoy says has right to test arms

South Korea says unidentified projectile was fired early on Tuesday morning, the third weapons launch this month.

US Senate fails to advance gov’t funding, debt ceiling measure

The US faces two looming deadlines on government funding and its debt ceiling that could destabilise the economy.

R&B singer R Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R Kelly faces the possibility of decades in prison for crimes including violating a US anti-sex trafficking law.

Energy crunch: How high will oil prices climb?

Surging demand coupled with supply shortages has sent crude prices to a near three-year high.

Women of colour in US still face greater barriers at work: Report

The annual Women in the Workplace report finds American women are more burned out than they were a year ago.

Saudi-US military ties continue despite rights reset

Eight months into his presidency, Joe Biden appears inclined to maintain the old alliance with Saudi Arabia.

Biden adviser to meet Saudi crown prince on Yemen: US officials

NSA Jake Sullivan will meet MBS in Riyadh as UN warns of 'indefinite state of war'.

Sudan protesters agree to resumption of oil exports

Sudan's gov't reached a deal with tribal demonstrators in eastern Sudan after days of protests.

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying

Lack of truck drivers means fuel cannot be transported to petrol stations, but government promises urgent action.

Bahrain authorities jailed hundreds of children: Report

Some 607 children endured various forms of torture while held in Bahraini prisons over the past decade, report finds.

End of an era with arrest of HNA Group chairman

As HNA snapped up assets across the world, it symbolised the arrival of China on a global stage. Now that's unravelling.

Photographing Afghanistan: ‘I was looking at a dead man’

A photojournalist recalls the Afghans he met, including the leader of a police unit left to fight the Taliban alone.

US Democrats face consequential week on infrastructure overhaul

Pending legislation could have wide-ranging implications for midterm elections and Biden's domestic approval.

Now Evergrande’s EV unit warns of running out of cash

The warning shows the embattled property developer's liquidity crisis is worsening across its business.

‘Shown their place’: Muslim livelihoods under attack in India

Experts say rising attacks on Muslim vendors and businesses by Hindu supremacist groups point to a worrying trend.

Iran and IAEA in new disagreement over nuclear monitoring

The nuclear watchdog says its inspectors denied access to a nuclear site in Karaj but Tehran says it's not part of deal.

Mass protest as Tunisia political crisis escalates

Tunisians rallied in the capital to protest President Kais Saied's steps to tighten his grip on power.

The next shock in the pipeline for China’s economy: energy crunch

As China cracks down on energy use, it could lead to a shortage of everything from textiles to electronic components.

UK universal credit cut: ‘We don’t know how we will survive’

A 20-pound-a-week reduction in income may not mean much to some, but for us, it is a matter of life and death.

Nationwide strike by India farmers a year after farm laws enacted

Farmers' unions across the vast country protest, disrupting road and rail services, to demand repeal of the laws.

China restricts abortions for ‘non-medical purposes’

Move comes as China also introduces new policies aimed at encouraging families to have more children.

With Chinese ban final on crypto, firms scramble to sever ties

Two of the largest crypto exchanges said they have stopped registering new users from mainland China on the back of ban.

Iceland almost gets female-majority parliament

Iceland looked to have elected Europe's first female-majority parliament, but recount shows it fell short.

China’s biggest airshow to highlight military prowess

Country's most advanced fighter jet will take part in aerial manoeuvres as new electronic warfare jet goes on display.

Switzerland says resounding ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage

Swiss backed proposal, which also allows couples to adopt, by a nearly two-thirds majority in a referendum on Sunday.

In western Myanmar, conflict creates new dangers for women

Sagaing region is a hotbed of resistance to military rule and women are forced to flee every time soldiers appear.

Is gerrymandering destroying US democracy?

Electoral reform advocates say partisan gerrymandering is weakening the value of voting in the US.

SPD edges ahead of Merkel’s CDU in end-of-era German election

Centre-left Social Democrats take lead as conservatives head towards worst-ever result in national election.

Should digital currencies be regulated?

China bans the trade of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, as the US considers tighter rules.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits south of Philippines capital

The epicentre of the earthquake was in Occidental Mindoro province.

Italy rules out recognising a Taliban government in Afghanistan

Italy's FM urges foreign gov'ts to prevent financial collapse that would result in a massive flow of migrants.

Heavy rains as Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in India

Thousands evacuated to storm shelters in the coastal areas of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh.

Polls close in Germany’s unpredictable election

Exit polls show neck-and-neck race between Merkel’s Christian Democrats and rival Social Democrats.

Hamilton wins 100th Formula One race with victory in Russian GP

Briton becomes first F1 driver to win 100 races with victory in Russian Grand Prix.

Sea Level Rise: Can we stop it?

Can we turn back the tide?

Women win majority of seats in Iceland’s election

Voters elect 33 women to parliament, up from 24 in the last election.

Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar released from Israeli prison

Jarrar, a left-wing figure and member of the now-defunct PLC, released by Israeli authorities on Sunday.

Sudan thwarts Ethiopian incursion amid protests in east

Sudan's army said it repelled attempted incursion in border area as angry protesters in eastern Sudan shut ports, roads.

Hundreds of Tunisians protest President Saied’s ‘power grab’

Protesters are calling on President Kais Saied to resign after he announced he would rule by decree.

Pakistani FM: Was Pakistan a safe haven for the Taliban?

Shah Mahmood Qureshi discusses his country's stance on the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan.

Erdogan: Turkey could buy more Russian S-400s despite US warnings

Turkish president says Ankara considering acquiring more of the Russian defence systems in defiance of US objections.

Lebanese voice concerns and mixed emotions on new government

Najib Mikati's new government has been met with cautious hope after 13 months of political deadlock.

Lebanon: What life is like in a ‘failed state’

As the economic crisis grinds on, Lebanese navigate soaring food costs and fuel and medicine shortages.

Two Argentinian couples win 2021 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup

This year's edition marked the comeback of the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Cup after 2020's online version.

Russia says ‘top priority’ to hold Taliban to rights pledges

It is essential Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers keep their promises, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Israeli army killed the Palestinians during overnight confrontations in Jenin and Jerusalem early on Sunday.

Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport as new vent emerges

The recent volcanic eruption is the first since 1971 on La Palma, which has a population of 85,000.

German election: Polls open in tight race to elect new chancellor

Tens of millions of Germans to cast ballots in what is seen as the first real contest in many years.

North Korea says inter-Korean summit possible with ‘respect’

In second statement in two days, Kim Yo Jong says N Korea is ready to consider a summit if respect can be guaranteed.

Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain

Partial results show majority for ruling coalition, but it is unclear if parties want to continue in power together.

Several dead as Amtrak train derails in US state of Montana

Official says three people were killed after an Amtrak train carrying 147 passengers derailed near town of Joplin.

Taekwondo: Ending child marriage in Zimbabwe, one kick at a time

The martial art is a welcome refuge for teenage girls hoping to escape the widespread practice of child marriage.

Russia’s Putin praises elections as hundreds protest results

As hundreds gather to protest results, President Putin says they were 'held openly and in accordance with the law'.

Will the AUKUS pact undermine NATO?

The security pact between the US, UK and Australia did not cause a rift within NATO, but it is not helping, either.

Witnesses accuse Tigray fighters of Kobo killings

Northern Ethiopia has been racked by more than 10 months of war that has left thousands dead.

Suicide bomber kills at least eight in Somali capital

Attack targeting a convoy going into the presidential palace is claimed by the armed group al-Shabab.

Germany set to vote in most unpredictable elections in years

Germany's vote on Sunday marks the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel's 16 years in office.

Over 100 Ennahdha members resign amid Tunisia’s political crisis

Senior party members cited Ennahdha's failure to confront what they called an 'imminent tyrannical danger'.

Hong Kong: Tiananmen vigil group disbands after police probe

Democracy group is the latest of many civil society bodies to fold over the past year under government pressure.

Drone exposé: The journalism that forced the Pentagon’s mea culpa

The investigations that proved a US military strike killed civilians in Afghanistan. Plus, Canada’s residential schools.

Pakistan and India trade angry accusations at the UNGA

Pakistani PM Imran Khan labels India's government 'fascist', as India accuses its neighbour of nurturing 'terror'.

Rights abuse allegations as displaced Syrians head to gov’t areas

Desperate people in Rukban camp 'subjected to torture or other ill-treatment' after returning to Homs province.

Gaza reconstruction process to start by October

The reconstruction process comes in three stages: The residential units, infrastructure and high-rise buildings.

Texas border camp emptied as US continues to deport Haitians

Nearly 30,000 migrants, many of them from Haiti, had been camping underneath Del Rio International Bridge.

Is Russia to blame for Europe’s gas shortages?

International Energy Agency calls on Moscow to send more gas to head off an energy crisis amid concerns of shortages.

UFC’s Jon Jones arrested for domestic violence, vehicle damage

Former UFC light heavyweight champion arrested in Las Vegas following Hall of Fame induction.

Iceland votes amid splintered political landscape

Prime Minister Jakobsdottir is seeking a second mandate but the large number of parties could get in her way.

Abbas gives Israel ‘one year’ to leave Palestinian territory

Speaking at UN, the PA leader accuses Israel of 'apartheid' and 'ethnic cleansing', threatens to withdraw recognition.

Vanuatu to push international court for climate change action

Island state with 280,000 people among the dozen Pacific island nations facing rising sea levels, more frequent storms.

Myanmar will not address world leaders at UN General Assembly

Russia, China agree to allow Kyaw Moe Tun to keep Myanmar's UN seat as long as he does not speak during meeting.

Canadian PM Trudeau says Kovrig, Spavor have left China

Two Canadian's departure from China followed reports that Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flew back to China after US deal.

Canada’s Catholic bishops sorry for abuses of Indigenous children

Decision falls short of the recommendation from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the Pope to apologise.

Huawei CFO flying back to China after deal with US prosecutors

Years-long extradition drama has been a central source of discord in increasingly rocky ties between US and China.

Bonus Edition: UNGA Special with Melissa Fleming

Femi Oke co-hosts with the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications.

Trump allies Bannon, Meadows subpoenaed in Capitol riot probe

Ex-Trump advisers to be probed over storming of US Capitol on January 6 as Congress was meeting to certify Biden's win.

Petrol stations close in UK amid shortage of truck drivers

Government urges Brits against panic buying as shortage of hauliers stretches supply chains to breaking point.

North Korea open to talks with South, but under conditions

Comments by influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely aimed at easing US sanctions, experts say.

For Britons like me, British citizenship comes with conditions

In the eyes of the state, some Britons are more British than others.

Sri Lanka arrests Tamil MP for commemorating separatist rebel

Opposition legislator Selvarajah Kajendran arrested for remembering rebel who died campaigning for minority community.

US officials deny plans to send Haiti migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The denial comes after progressive politicians slammed Biden admin's plans to send migrants to the US base in Cuba.

US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for at-risk workers, elderly

Agency's director overruled its own panel in recommending boosters for people who face high risk of infection at work.

Taliban official says strict punishment, executions, will return

Taliban leader Mullah Nooruddin Turabi says punishments such as 'cutting off hands' was necessary for 'security'.

Sabina Nessa: London murder reignites fears over women’s safety

Campaigners say authorities must tackle 'root causes of male violence against women' in the wake of teacher's killing.

Indian photographer in video stomps on man shot by Assam police

Muslims protesting against government's forced displacement fired at by police, killing at least two and wounding many.

Police officer convicted of George Floyd murder appeals ruling

Advocates have said police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction should represent a sea change in police accountability.

Oldest human footprints in North America found in New Mexico

Fossilised footprints dating 23,000 years push back known date the continent was colonised by thousands of years.

Pakistan to US: Abandoning Afghanistan risks humanitarian crisis

Pakistan repeats call for the world not to 'abandon' Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of that country.

Mapping Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources

Afghanistan is believed to hold more than $1 trillion worth of mineral resources but faces challenges in untapping it.

Harris to Modi: ‘Incumbent on our nations to protect democracies’

US vice president's remarks mark a subtle change from Trump administration's approach towards the Indian leader.

Indian Americans protest outside White House over Modi’s visit

Protesters call on Biden administration to hold Indian leader accountable for rights violations and religious freedom.

Top UN official urges Myanmar action ‘before it’s too late’

Clashes between armed resistance forces and the military in recent days have prompted a new wave of evacuations.

Duterte-Pacquiao rift could open door to presidential rivals

Analysts say split between Philippine president and boxer could be ‘lose-lose’ for both in 2022 elections.

Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont arrested in Italy

Exiled former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has been living in Belgium since 2017 and was visiting Sardinia.

WHO backs Regeneron drug for COVID-19, urges action on price

Treatment given to Donald Trump found to reduce risk of disease advancing to more severe stage.

US Democrats introduce bill backing ‘end to Israel’s occupation’

Proposed bill calls for 'robust oversight' on US aid to Israel, but Palestinian rights group says it falls short.

Abortion providers ask US top court to review Texas abortion ban

Petition to US Supreme Court argues Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is causing 'great harm'.

‘Here to stay’: Indo-Pacific Quad leaders to meet at White House

First in-person leader meet of US, Japan, India and Australia grouping signals 'durability' despite differences.

New Greek camp pushes refugees out of sight

While some view a new camp on Samos with optimism, others fear its location is so remote that many will feel isolated

Many flee as army ‘torches’ homes in Myanmar’s Sagaing region

Violence in the northwest is the latest in a series of attacks by the army that also forced many to flee Chin state.

Taiwan scrambles jets as Chinese aircraft enter air defence zone

The Chinese aircraft included 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, Taiwan's ministry says.

Second UK data breach exposes details of more imperilled Afghans

Latest defence ministry blunder follows another breach reported this week, which critics said put Afghan lives at risk.

Scotland readies for COP26 spotlight as political tensions simmer

Some see event as a chance to stake a claim for statehood, but the UK gov't is reportedly trying to sideline Edinburgh.

How deep are divisions among the Taliban?

Sources tell Al Jazeera the discord is very real and if disharmony grows, it will spell trouble for the people.

Make Me Taller: The Trend of Limb Lengthening Surgeries in India

Limb-lengthening surgery for cosmetic reasons is in demand in India, but it does not always end well.

Israeli-Australian ex-principal faces child sex abuse trial

Court in Melbourne rules there is sufficient evidence to send Malka Leifer to trial on October 21.

The Northern Ireland ‘amnesty’: Hiding Britain’s ‘misdeeds’?

A sweeping amnesty threatens to thwart the pursuit of truth and justice for victims of the Troubles.

Israel accused of negligence as former Palestinian prisoner dies

Palestinian officials accuse Israel of 'medical negligence' after Hussein Masalmah dies of cancer months after release.

UN says 16 million Yemenis ‘marching towards starvation’

Head of World Food Programme warns food rations for millions in Yemen will be cut in October unless new funding arrives.

Tamil family – except youngest – granted 12-month Australia visas

The family, who lived in Queensland, are at the centre of a growing campaign for them to be allowed to return home.

Children ‘wasting away’ in dangerous Syrian camps, NGO says

Save the Children slams foreign governments for failing to repatriate citizens from refugee camps in northeast Syria.

Kashmir’s Dal Lake choking with ‘huge amount of sewage’ and weeds

The lake is a mixture of mossy swamps, thick weeds, trash-strewn patches and floating gardens made from rafts of reeds.

Palestinian children traumatised by Israeli home invasions

Rights groups say that Israeli raids are having a dire effect on the mental health of Palestinian children.

Pakistan’s message to world on Taliban: ‘Be realistic … engage’

Pakistani FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges patience on part of the global community in interview with The Associated Press.

German election: Who can replace Angela Merkel?

For the first time in 16 years Germany will have a new leader.

South Sudanese refugees homeless again after Sudan floods

Heavy rainfall and flash floods have inundated South Sudanese refugee camps in Sudan, displacing thousands again.

Rare rhino horns go up in flames in India anti-poaching campaign

The first ceremony of its kind was held in northeastern India as part of an anti-poaching drive to mark World Rhino Day.

US judge orders Facebook to release anti-Rohingya account records

Gambia is seeking the records as part of a genocide case against Myanmar over the brutal 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya.

UK PM Johnson tells world to ‘grow up’ and tackle climate change

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says world must act at next month's climate summit to avoid serious harm.

Melbourne braces for more protests amid record COVID cases

Vaccination centres on high alert or temporarily shut after being identified as potential targets in Australian city.

Ex-US defence chief testifies he was deceived by Elizabeth Holmes

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 20 years in prison after being charged with lying to investors and patients.

Sony India to buy Zee, country’s largest listed TV network

The deal would expand Sony’s media business in the world’s second-most populous country and help troubled Zee.

Brazil’s health minister tests COVID positive at UNGA

Marcelo Queiroga tested positive after attending the gathering of world leaders.

Has the Delta variant changed the symptoms of COVID-19?

A wider range of symptoms are associated with the Delta variant. Recognising them will help you know when to get tested.

Taliban asks to address UN after Afghanistan takeover

Afghanistan's new rulers have asked to represent the country at the 76th annual UN session, posing a dilemma for the UN.

India’s biggest e-scooter firm calls for end to gasoline vehicles

Hero Electric's Naveen Munjal says if left to market forces, the transition to electric transport will be 'much slower'.

Taliban sacks Afghan Cricket Board CEO Hamid Shinwari

The move is the second major change in the game's national governing body since the Taliban took control of the country.

War-ravaged Syrian rebel area struggles with virus surge

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Idlib province has more than doubled since the beginning of August.

Manila mayor announces bid for president of the Philippines

Former actor Isko Moreno is latest to join race to succeed Rodrigo Duterte in May 2022 election.

Does Chef Massimo Bottura have a recipe to end global food waste?

Renowned Michelin star chef joins The Stream to discuss his kitchen activism.

New rivers of molten lava endanger La Palma

Molten rock flowed towards the sea, closing in on a densely populated part of the Spanish island.

Tunisia military judge jails two members of parliament

The rulings come amid growing concerns for human rights after the president seized governing powers in July.

Lured by promises of high returns, thousands gave Evergrande cash

More than 80,000 people bought wealth management products from Evergrande and fear they won't see their money again.

Amnesty blames top COVID jab makers for vaccine inequality

Amnesty International says six leading COVID jab manufacturers are 'wheeling and dealing in favour of wealthy states'.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan warns of ‘civil war’ in Afghanistan

Khan says Pakistan primarily concerned with possibility of humanitarian and refugee crisis if a civil war breaks out.

China’s Evergrande says will make a scheduled payment

Indebted developer, however, has not said whether it will meet two other interest payments, including one on Thursday.

Duterte chides interference in ‘drug war’, calls for UN reform

Philippine president says global body a 'product of an era long past' while appearing to brush off ICC probe.

Is it time to rethink Bali’s monkey forests?

The lives and livelihoods of people and macaques are being sorely tested by the absence of tourists.

Rare Australian earthquake triggers panic in Melbourne

The magnitude 5.9 quake struck northeast of Australia's second-biggest city, damaging buildings.

‘Game-changer’: China to stop funding overseas coal projects

Chinese president Xi Jinping tells United Nations Beijing will support green energy, not coal.

US House to approve $6.3B for Afghan refugee resettlement

Funding will bolster US government agencies' Afghan refugee resettlement efforts after Kabul evacuation in August.

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund plans green debt issuance ‘soon’

Saudi's Public Investment Fund has been investing more in businesses that benefit from a transition from fossil fuels.

UK power firm stops taking new customers amid escalating crisis

The United Kingdom's government held an emergency meeting with small power suppliers on Tuesday.

UK data breach puts hundreds of Afghan interpreters ‘at risk’

Error exposes email addresses of more than 250 people who worked with British forces, officials in Afghanistan.

Protesters against vaccine mandate in Melbourne clash with police

Violent protests break out in Australian city after authorities imposed vaccine mandates on construction workers.

India’s aim to tighten e-com rules faces internal gov’t dissent

Handful of ministries, including finance ministry, have raised concerns on the proposed rules calling them 'excessive'.

Egypt’s first post-Mubarak ruler, Hussein Tantawi, dies aged 85

Egypt's former military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi has died aged 85, Egypt's presidency said.

How can people displaced by climate change get justice?

Intensifying climate hazards are set to force millions from homes and put existing human rights protocols under strain.

HRW slams Kenya’s response to surge in gender-based violence

Kenya failed to provide support amid a spike in violence against women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, HRW says.

‘Freedom on the Net’ report paints grim picture of online rights

Myanmar and Belarus proved particular low points as online rights declined globally in 2021 for the 11th year in a row.

Niger hosts prestigious camel race in the Sahara

The race in Ingall, northern Niger, is a highlight of a three-day nomad festival that attracts far-flung herders.

The Westgate Mall attack and Kenya’s national amnesia

There has been little government effort to investigate the 2013 terror attack in Nairobi or to remember its victims.

External review finds World Bank’s data rigging problem runs deep

A review by external advisers found a 'pattern of government efforts to interfere' in the Doing Business rankings.

Sudan coup attempt: Suspects arrested over ‘failed plot’ – Live

Local media reports that the plotters tried to take control of the main radio and television building in Khartoum.

China’s Evergrande default concerns loom large on nervous market

With Beijing not showing any signs of stepping in to help the developer, concerns over spillover risks remain high.

Sudan state media report ‘failed’ coup attempt

An attempted coup in Sudan "failed" early on Tuesday, state media reported, calling on people to repulse it.

EU backs France as Australia submarine deal strains alliance

European leaders call for cooperation and coordination for peaceful Indo-Pacific.

Biden to announce ‘good news’ on $100bn UN climate fund

Support for climate adaptation fund offers glimmer of hope amid bleak climate outlook.

Anti-vaccine violence prompts Melbourne building site shutdown

Victoria police said several people were arrested after hundreds turned out in protest against vaccine requirement.

Canada: Trudeau’s Liberals win minority government, CBC projects

PM Trudeau's party expected to form government, Canada's public broadcaster reports, after tight election race.

Snacks, books for prisoners spark Hong Kong security law arrests

Three members of pro-democracy student group accused of 'subversion' for support scheme for prisoners.

Rights groups accuse Taliban of rolling back civil liberties

Report accuses armed group of several rights violations ranging from limits on press freedom to restrictions on women.

Biden to raise US refugee cap to 125,000 for next year

US administration says it intends to increase refugee admissions for next fiscal year, a move welcomed by advocates.

Evergrande tumult ensnares stocks with very little link to China

The chain reaction may say more about the extreme altitude of global risk assets than it does about economic contagion. 

‘Obscene’: Rights groups slam US expulsions of Haitian migrants

More than 12,000 Haitian migrants have been camped under a bridge in Texas after wading across Rio Grande from Mexico.

Four giant trees in Sequoia National Park unharmed by US blaze

The raging KNP Complex wildfire has scorched the heart of sequoia country in the western United States.

Cricket: Pakistan fears becoming a no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan Cricket Board chief says abrupt pull-out of New Zealand cricket team from Pakistan 'has hit us very hard'.

Mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas continues

Authorities plan to remove 12,000 migrants camped at bridge on southern border within the week.

Indian farmers remain defiant, a year after ‘black laws’ passed

Al Jazeera visits Singhu outside New Delhi to meet the farmers who refuse to call off their nearly 10-month-old protest.

Syrian military chief makes rare visit to Jordan

First discussions since start of the 10-year war covered border security and intensifying coordination.

US trade rep says India’s Mastercard crackdown ‘draconian’:Report

US has been frustrated since India's central bank banned new card issuance on back of breaking data-storage rules.

Guterres warns China, US to avoid new Cold War ahead of UN summit

Antonio Guterres implores China and the US to repair their 'completely dysfunctional' relationship.

Fleeing Afghan Hazaras face uncertain future in Pakistan

Pakistan says it is unable to take any more refugees and has begun deporting new arrivals back to Afghanistan.

‘Verge of the abyss’: Climate change to dominate UNGA talks

Forcing wealthy nations to honour UN climate pledges will 'be a stretch', British PM Boris Johnson said on Sunday.

Navalny allies accuse Telegram and other platforms of censorship

The moves are seen as a possible milestone in Russia's crackdown on the internet and its standoff with US tech firms.

Several killed in shooting at Russian university

People jump from windows and lock themselves in rooms as student in Perm carries out attack, killing at least eight.

‘Nothing but a pot of mlukhiye’: Trauma, mental health in Lebanon

Beirut's port blast and an unprecedented socioeconomic collapse have left many Lebanese people suffering trauma.

New Zealand grapples with Delta – and Tucker Carlson

Despite domestic and foreign criticism, the Ardern government's early lockdown strategy works.

US begins to deport Haitian migrants from Texas border camp

US authorities have moved 3,300 migrants since Friday from Texas after nearly 15,000 migrants camped near border.

China’s Evergrande’s shares pummelled on fear of debt default

As Evergrande scrambles to raise funds to pay off debt, regulators warn of broader risks to China's financial system.

Thousands evacuated after volcano erupts on Spain’s Canary island

Lava flows destroy houses and threaten more areas, prompting authorities in La Palma to evacuate thousands of residents.

Fixing lives and limbs through decades of war in Afghanistan

For more than 30 years, an orthopaedic centre has been a source of hope for Afghans caught in conflict.

Tickets, rooms sell in minutes for China’s new Universal Studios

Surging demand underscores the challenge President Xi Jingping faces in dampening the public's appetite for celebrities.

The Crown, Ted Lasso win top Emmy awards

Streaming platforms and British acting talent dominate top prizes at annual awards in Los Angeles.

N Korea says US-Australia submarine deal ‘extremely undesirable’

Pyongyang warns 'dangerous' agreement could trigger 'chain reaction of arms races'.

Lava pours from Canary Islands’ volcano, villages evacuated

Cumbre Vieja is one of most active volcanic regions of Spanish islands with last eruption in 1971.

Can we live with COVID-19? Singapore tries to blaze a path

New daily cases reach highest level in 17 months after curbs relaxed for highly vaccinated population.

Can we trust governments to tackle the climate emergency?

Time is running out for countries to drastically reduce carbon emissions to avoid further global catastrophe.

COVID booster use may be expanded, US health officials say

FDA advisory body this week recommended coronavirus booster shots for people over age 65 and those at high risk.

Will Tunisia’s political crisis deepen?

Two months after sacking the PM and suspending parliament, President Saied faces major protests.

Trudeau makes final appeal ahead of Canada’s election

Polls show PM Justin Trudeau's Liberals hold a slight edge over the rival Conservatives ahead of Monday's vote.

Infographic: All you need to know about the Canadian election

Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Here's what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key election issues.

It is time Israel, the West admit the two-state solution is dead

A recent survey shows that even Western and Israeli pundits know two states in Palestine are impossible.

Algeria buries former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Bouteflika buried at El Alia cemetery without fanfare and official mourning period accorded to previous leaders.

Why undocumented migrants went on hunger strike in Belgium

Nearly 500 migrants and refugees held a two month hunger strike in a bid to get the right to live legally in Belgium.

What Iran’s membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation means

Iran’s membership in the organisation is a success, but its extent will likely be limited in the short term.

Five years on: Revisiting Rio 2016 Olympics’ unkept promises

All eyes are on Paris for the 2024 Olympics but Rio residents are still waiting for promises to be delivered.

Haitian migrants undeterred by US plan to expel them

US plan to step up deportations has not dampened the resolve of many Haitian migrants to seek a better life.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Pacquiao presents a potential obstacle to Rodrigo Duterte’s succession plans as the race for the top post takes shape.

How a submarine deal sparked a major diplomatic crisis

Australia's move to ditch a submarine deal has spiralled into an unprecedented diplomatic row between Western allies.

We must stop children getting addicted to online gaming

China’s new restrictions might be unthinkable elsewhere, but it is time for a digital detox.

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden

Turkey hopes relations with the US, blighted by a litany of disputes, can be salvaged on President Erdogan's trip.

Protesters call to ‘kick out’ Thai PM on coup anniversary

Demonstrators mark 15th anniversary of coup d'etat that overthrew then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Pro-Putin party heads for Russian parliamentary election win

United Russia party is set to win the polls after Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny's allies barred from running in June.

Spoons become a new symbol of Palestinian resistance

Brazen jailbreak with utensils has put spoons in the spotlight at Palestinian rallies.

Dueling Tunisian protests erupt over president’s power grab

Protesters angry at the Tunisian president's seizure of broad powers faced off against his supporters.

Israel carries out mass arrests of Palestinians after jailbreak

Arrest campaign started after the escape of six high-profile Palestinian security prisoners from Gilboa prison.

Indonesia police kill ISIL-linked leader in Sulawesi shoot-out

Ali Kalora of East Indonesia Mujahideen was one of two killed in Indonesia's continuing crackdown on hardline groups.

Hong Kong few select powerful new ‘patriots only’ committee

Some 4,800 people will select the Election Committee following China's changes, compared with 233,000 five years ago.

Satellite images show N Korea expanding Yongbyon nuclear facility

Photos suggest expanded enrichment plant could increase production of weapons-grade plutonium by as much as 25 percent.

Last two escaped Palestinian prisoners recaptured: Israeli police

Police say the two men, who escaped on Sept 6, were found in an eastern district of Jenin city.

Space tourists come back to Earth after three days in orbit

The Elon Musk-developed spacecraft splashed down in calm seas off Florida on Saturday evening.

US steps up plan to expel Haitian migrants from Texas border city

Thousands of people in Del Rio to be put on 'removal flights' within next three days, officials say.

War of terror: Legal colonialism reincarnated

Did 9/11 really open a 'new' chapter in American history?

France to work with India to promote ‘truly multilateral’ order

Foreign ministers of two countries agree during call to deepen strategic partnership, discuss Indo-Pacific developments.

UNSC urges Somalia’s feuding leaders to settle dispute

Fifteen-member body calls on government leaders to give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this yea

Apology ‘not enough’, say survivors of US drone attack in Kabul

Grieving relatives of Afghan civilian victims demand accountability, as well as financial compensation and relocation.

Tunisians stage protest over President Saied’s seizure of powers

First major demonstration in Tunis since President Kais Saied seized ruling powers and dismissed parliament in July.

Taliban replaces ministry for women with ‘guidance’ ministry

A new sign outside the Women's Affairs Ministry announced it was now the 'Ministry for Preaching and Guidance'.

North Africa COVID cases plummeting after summer spike

Weeks after Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya were hit hard by COVID infections, case numbers are now declining fast.

Yemen rebels say nine executed over political leader’s killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former US President Donald Trump were tried in absentia.

China: Regulating superstars, superfans and big tech

Are China's new regulations designed to benefit society or the Communist Party? Plus, activists vs statues in Colombia.

Hundreds arrested in Australian anti-lockdown protests

Several police officers wounded in clashes with protesters at anti-lockdown rallies in Sydney and Melbourne.

Antonio Guterres on Afghanistan: ‘Everything went wrong’

The UN secretary-general discusses the recent developments in Afghanistan, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guinea refuses to allow deposed president to leave the country

Military says detained ex-President Conde will not be allowed to leave Guinea after the coup, defying regional pressure.

Brazil football legend Pele ‘stable’ after respiratory problems

The 80-year-old was hospitalised again due to respiratory problems days after surgery for suspected colon tumour.

US real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murdering friend

Durst, suspected of killing three people, found guilty by a Los Angeles court of murdering Susan Berman in 2000.

Is this the end of China’s experiment with capitalism?

President Xi Jinping launches sweeping socialist reforms to address inequality in the world's second-biggest economy.

Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika dead at age 84

Plagued by health problems for years, the long-serving leader held onto power using repression and oil profits.

China enters Taiwan air defence zone a day after army budget rise

Taiwan sent combat aircraft to warn away the Chinese aircraft, while missile systems were deployed to monitor them.

Vietnam approves Abdala vaccine as president visits Cuba

Abdala becomes the eighth COVID vaccine approved for use in Vietnam, which has a low vaccination rate.

Argentina’s Fernandez reshuffles Cabinet after crisis week

Tucuman Governor Juan Manzur appointed as Cabinet chief replacing Santiago Cafiero who was named foreign minister.

China’s Xi warns of ‘interference’ as Australia brushes off anger

Beijing says Asia-Pacific region must 'resist external forces' but Australia points to China's own nuclear capabilities.

Algeria’s former President Bouteflika dies at 84

Veteran of Algeria's war for independence ruled the North African country for two decades before he resigned in 2019.

US FDA panel okays COVID-19 booster jabs for people over 65

Recommendation comes after science advisory panel rejects Pfizer proposal to provide booster jabs to most people.

Somalia’s regional leaders urge end to power struggle

Row over the government escalated when President Mohamed suspended the executive powers of PM Roble.

New Zealand abandons Pakistan cricket tour over ‘security alert’

New Zealand Cricket calls off the tour minutes before Rawalpindi match, the team's first in Pakistan in 18 years.

Cuba begins vaccinating children as young as two against COVID-19

Cuba, using its homegrown vaccines, is one of the first nations to begin vaccinating very young children.

Italy makes COVID-19 ‘green pass’ mandatory for all workers

The measures are the first of their kind adopted by a major European economy for all categories of workers.

UK culture secretary’s ‘medieval burqa’ comments decried

Nadine Dorries, promoted by PM Johnson this week, has previously called for a complete ban on the Muslim face veil.

Progressives are wrong, the ‘forever war’ is not over

The war has not ended, neither has the US interests in Afghanistan.

South Africa’s top court rejects Zuma’s bid to overturn sentence

Ex-President Jacob Zuma sought to have his jail sentence for contempt overturned, arguing it would endanger his health.

Afghans who fled Panjshir: ‘Everything can change by the hour’

As resistance forces battle Taliban in Afghanistan's last war front, Panjshir residents say there's no clear winner yet.

Thousands of migrants camp under US-Mexico bridge

More than 10,000 migrants are waiting under the bridge to be processed by US authorities in the latest border crisis.

Did the pandemic signal the end of the American era?

Anthropologist Wade Davis argues that racism and wealth disparity have eroded social solidarity among Americans.

Libya’s interim government must end civil society crackdown

Decree 286 is undermining Libya's vibrant post-2011 civil society and could result in a rollback of democratic gains.

Israel’s Pegasus: Is your phone a ‘24-hour surveillance device’?

The Pegasus scandal is the latest episode in the dystopian science fiction thriller that we are living.

Argentina vice president leads cabinet revolt against president

Many left-wing ministers allied with Vice President Fernandez de Kirchner resigned over ailing economy.

Chinese astronauts return after 90-day mission to space station

Shenzhou-12 mission carrying three Chinese men landed safely in Inner Mongolia in northern China.

New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues

PM Ardern says the country has nearly eliminated Delta variant but travel limits to Australia extended until November.

Dutch foreign minister quits over Afghanistan evacuation chaos

Sigrid Kaag admitted the government's slow response meant some who had worked for Dutch troops had not been evacuated.

India tells China border troop pullback needed for better ties

India's FM says relations will only develop when both countries pull their troops back from disputed Himalayan border.

Indonesians hail ‘unexpected win’ in landmark pollution case

Clean air advocates in Jakarta say court's decision is a small step towards progress even as officials hint at appeal.

Bahamas PM concedes defeat in polls overshadowed by COVID-19

Hubert Minnis concedes defeat to Progressive Liberal Party's Philip Davis following a campaign centred on the pandemic.

Australia says more US troops to come, plans missile project

About 2,200 US Marines expected in Darwin in the 2021 rotation as Canberra also eyes improved air, maritime capability.

Indonesia adds patrols after detecting ships in South China Sea

Jakarta deploys navy vessels, assisted by an air patrol in North Natuna Sea after detecting China, US ships nearby.

US Federal Reserve reviews ethics rules after trading revelations

The Federal Reserve said that Chair Jerome Powell has requested a 'fresh and comprehensive look at the ethics rules'.

The international community should support Afghanistan

The fighting is over and it is time for the Afghans to rebuild their devastated country. But they need help.

Climate change not slowed by the COVID pandemic, UN warns

Study says climate change is accelerating in spite of a brief 2020 decrease in greenhouse emissions due to the pandemic.

France says leader of ISIL group in Sahel has been killed

Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, who was wanted by the US, led the Islamic State in Greater Sahara armed group.

From Pakistan to Scotland: The many homes of my mother

My mother is her own universe and has the ability to call a new continent home.

French hospital worker on hunger strike over vaccine mandate

Man says rule imposed in 'violent way' as 3,000 healthcare workers suspended for failing to get vaccinated by deadline.

Afghan women dress up in colourful attire in ‘fight for identity’

Online campaign with hashtags such as #DoNotTouchMyClothes and #AfghanistanCulture slams dress code under Taliban.

Court rules against officials in landmark Jakarta pollution case

Judges order President Joko Widodo and six other senior officials to take steps to clean up the capital's filthy air.

Canada election: Has Trudeau’s gamble backfired?

Climate change, the economy and COVID-19 are all looming large as voters head to the polls.

A month of Taliban rule: Signs of US occupation at Kabul airport

A month after Taliban takeover, signs of 20-year occupation still visible, including evidence of humiliating exit by US.

SpaceX launches amateur crew on private Earth-circling trip

First private SpaceX flight reaches orbit with two contest winners, a healthcare worker and their rich sponsor on board.

Attacks on Eritrean refugees in Tigray ‘clear war crimes’: HRW

Eritrean soldiers and Ethiopian rebel fighters raped and killed refugees in Ethiopia's Tigray region, rights group says.

India conglomerate Tata Group bids for debt-hit national airline

Tata Group, which owned Air India before airline was nationalised, also has investments in AirAsia India and Vistara.

Afghanistan envoys marooned abroad after Taliban’s sudden return

Hundreds of Afghan diplomats still living abroad, many saying money is running out and they fear over family's safety.

Taiwan eyes $8.7bn more for arms as it warns of ‘severe threats’

Taiwan Defence Ministry wants more cruise missiles, warships as it tries to fend off almost daily threats from Beijing.

Three killed, dozens injured as earthquake hits China’s Sichuan

Rescue underway after shallow tremor struck not far from Chongqing in the early hours of the morning.

Indonesia quells COVID, but is a new wave on the way?

Experts worry about outbreaks in provinces, as situation in Jakarta, Java and Bali comes under control.

First all-civilian SpaceX crew launches into space

Flight marks the debut of SpaceX owner Elon Musk's new orbital tourism business, tickets for crew reportedly cost $200m.

North Korea confirms testing new railway-launched missiles

South Korea also tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile on same day as the North launched its test.

Can a new scheme help improve life for Singapore’s domestic workers?

Migrants working as household cleaners enjoy better conditions than the city-state's legion of live-in domestic workers.

UK and US to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines

The three countries unveil new security partnership dubbed AUKUS in apparent push against China.

Brazil’s top court shelves Indigenous land case, no new date set

Indigenous groups say Brazilian Supreme Court decision will be critical as they seek to defend ancestral land rights.

First all-civilian space crew set to blast off on SpaceX rocket

It is the first time in 60 years of human spaceflight that no professional astronaut is aboard an orbit-bound rocket.

Indigenous leaders urge action as Canada’s election nears

Rights and priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people have mostly taken a backseat during election campaign.

Crucial changes at Iran’s foreign ministry ahead of nuclear talks

Iran has appointed a staunch critic of the nuclear deal to a position that will have a big impact on its future.

Extreme weather to cost US over $100bn this year: Joe Biden

US president was touring western states ravaged by wildfires as another hurricane battered southern states.

K-craze: Korean dramas and culture are taking India by storm

As India locked down last year, locals turned to Korean dramas, spurring a jump in sales of Korean food, makeup, music.

Fossil of land-roaming whale species found in Egypt

Prehistoric whale, known as semi-aquatic because it lived on land and sea, showed signs of an accomplished hunter.

SoftBank ventures into Saudi Arabia in a deal with wealth fund

SoftBank has partnered with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and plans to expand into the Middle East and Africa.

Taliban fighters make themselves at home in Dostum’s mansion

Fighters occupy glitzy Kabul mansion of one of their fiercest enemies: strongman and fugitive ex-VP Abdul Rashid Dostum.

China economy slowed in August, raising fears for global recovery

As China's economy slows due to lockdowns and property curbs, fears grow over knock-on effect for global growth.

Lebanon’s military gives tourists helicopter rides to raise cash

Lebanon's struggling military is trying to make much-needed money by selling helicopter tours to tourists.

A day with the Taliban 2.0

After the last American soldier left, Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid was the first to report from outside of Kabul.

Is Afghanistan’s healthcare system about to crumble?

International aid organisations say emergency funding is desperately needed.

A month after Kabul’s fall, Taliban stares at humanitarian crisis

Daunting problems for the group as it seeks to convert its lightning military victory into a peacetime government.

Hong Kong activists jailed for joining peaceful Tiananmen vigil

Nine activists sentenced to between six and 10 months in jail while three others were handed suspended sentences.

Macau casino stocks plunge as gov’t kicks off consultation

A gov't proposal to revise the city's gaming laws spooked investors already slammed by Beijing's recent crackdown.

South Korea says Pyongyang tested pair of ballistic missiles

The test comes just days after North Korea tested a long-range cruise missile and, if confirmed, will breach sanctions.

Haiti crisis deepens after prime minister sacks prosecutor

Removal came hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry was named a suspect in the assassination of the country's president.

Californians vote to keep Democratic governor Gavin Newsom

With more than 60 percent of the votes tallied, TV networks said two thirds of voters opposed recall.

Ninth time lucky? Hopes for decision in Jakarta filthy air case

Citizens who brought landmark pollution case hope judges will deliver verdict when they sit again on Thursday.

US general called China over fears Trump could order war: Report

New book reveals information of the last months of Trump's presidency including General Milley's two calls to Beijing.

Taiwan lands fighters on highway as annual war games reach peak

President Tsai praises combat skills and training, saying they demonstrate confidence in defending island's airspace.

China’s UK ambassador banned from parliament over sanctions

Zheng Zeguang was due to speak at an event on Wednesday, but speakers said it was 'inappropriate'' for him to attend.

Thailand: Migrants plead for vaccines as COVID takes lives, jobs

Workers living on the Thai-Myanmar border say latest COVID-19 surge is putting their lives and livelihoods in jeopardy.

US penalises three ‘hackers for hire’ working for UAE firm

Three defendants agree to pay $1.68m in penalties after criminal investigation by US Justice Department.

‘Ashes, twisted metal’: California residents reel amid wildfires

Wildfires are being ‘supercharged’ by climate change, Joe Biden says on visit to western US state hit by record blazes.

US to place conditions on fraction of aid to Egypt: US media

US to withhold $130m, less than half of $300m targeted by Congress and fraction of $1.3bn in overall security aid.

Climate change could displace 216 million by 2050: Report

World Bank warns 'climate migrants' will be in the tens of millions in three decades even if urgent action is taken.

Is Russia’s defence chief emerging as Putin’s possible successor?

Putin is still pondering the idea of another term, but as he approaches 70, bets are being placed on Sergey Shoigu.

‘Why are you out?’: Afghan women journalists recall Taliban sweep

Female journalists who fled the country tell Al Jazeera they were left with no choice amid fears of Taliban persecution.

Champions League: Barcelona host Bayern in group stage Day 1

Barcelona’s ability to compete in Europe without Messi will be put to the test when it hosts Bayern Munich.

Fears for Palestinian hunger strikers protesting imprisonment

Palestinian prisoners plan mass hunger strike in support of rearrested escapees, abysmal jail conditions.

Putin and Syria’s al-Assad hold talks in Moscow on rebel areas

Syria's most powerful ally in the decade-long conflict, Russia's Putin denounced 'foreign forces' still fighting.

Yemeni government forces again on the backfoot

Houthi rebels recaptured Rahabah and are now threatening to gain control over Marib, the last gov't stronghold.

Is El Salvador’s democracy under threat?

Bitcoin adoption makes global headlines but critics of President Nayib Bukele say he is undermining checks and balances.

Rights body urges South Korea to pass anti-discrimination law

Human Rights Watch says legislation would protect vulnerable young South Koreans including LGBTQ people from harassment.

School-based COVID outbreak in China’s Fujian grows

Cities of Putian and Xiamen began mass testing after Delta-linked outbreak surges to more than 100 people.

Once inmates, Taliban now in charge of a Kabul prison

Group now runs Pul-e-Charkhi Prison, a sprawling complex on Kabul's outskirts where thousands of them were imprisoned.

South Korea fines Google for abusing its dominant position

The antitrust regulator said Google's terms with device makers on using its operating system restricted competition.

US, Japan, South Korea nuclear envoys meet after Pyongyang test

Countries want to revive talks on denuclearisation, which have been stalled for two years.

Sri Lanka brings back veteran central banker

Cabraal says he is not keen on an international bailout even as he has to resolve Sri Lanka's depleted forex reserves.

US, EU eye 30-percent cut in methane emissions by 2030: report

Over two dozen countries, including China, Russia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also expected to join pledge.

What to expect at the 76th UN General Assembly

This year's GA comes amid a push to reinvigorate the UN, with a spotlight on who will represent two member states.

Norway’s left-wing opposition wins election in a landslide

Labour expected to form coalition of the left as it seeks to reduce inequality and wean the economy off oil.

Democrats shift blame for Afghanistan withdrawal chaos to Trump

Under pressure over August departure from Kabul, Biden allies in Congress point to Donald Trump's deal with Taliban.

Prince Andrew rejects sexual abuse accuser’s lawsuit: Lawyer

Virginia Giuffre filed a US civil lawsuit last month against Prince Andrew, accusing him of sexually assaulting her.

Apple fixes flaw exploited by Israeli firm’s Pegasus spyware

The flaw, disclosed Monday, allowed a hacker using NSO’s malware to gain access to a device owned by a Saudi activist.

Israeli PM Bennett visits Egypt on invitation of el-Sisi

First official trip by an Israeli PM to Egypt for a decade comes amid an uptick of Israeli violence in Palestine.

Environmental threats ‘greatest challenge to human rights’: UN

UN rights chief warns of the worsening ecological situation across the globe that must be urgently addressed.

From dropout to fintech disruptor: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of India's largest trading platform, says the stock market is 'very evidently a bubble'.

Gunmen attack Nigerian prison; 240 inmates freed

Authorities appealed to the public to provide intelligence that will assist in recapturing the escapees.

Les Hijabeuses: Muslim women footballers tackle French hijab ban

Women from the Parisian suburbs that produced Pogba and Mbappé say French Football Federation rules are discriminatory.

Argentina primary results spell trouble for ruling party

The vote, seen as a preview of November midterm elections, saw support wane for the government.

Oil sector in balance as Norway votes

Polls suggest a clear majority is emerging to unseat Prime Minister Erna Solberg's centre-right government.

Spain deploys military against wildfire, evacuates 2,500

Wildfires are common in southern Europe during the summer months, but this year has seen an exceptional number.

Infographic: How many Palestinians are imprisoned by Israel?

Israel holds some 4,650 Palestinians, including 200 children, 40 women, and 520 administrative detainees, in prisons.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi skips hearing after feeling unwell

Deposed Myanmar leader is being tried on charges of flouting pandemic rules and illegally importing walkie-talkies.

Dengue suspected of killing dozens in India’s Uttar Pradesh state

At least 58 people, many of them children, have died in the worst-hit Firozabad district alone.

Top US Democrat calls out Saudi over alleged aid worker torture

Rights groups say aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan has been tortured after May arrest.

‘Gross abuses’: Armed groups killing, recruiting in Niger

Human rights group Amnesty urges government to take urgent action, warning of the 'devastating impact on children'.

First foreign commercial jet since Taliban return lands in Kabul

A Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad carrying a handful of passengers touches down at Kabul airport.

What fate awaits the rearrested Palestinian prisoners?

Lawyers say prisoners likely to face additional years on their initial sentences as well as harsh punitive measures.

Afghans sell possessions amid cash crunch, looming crisis

The Taliban takeover, and the resulting cut in international funds, has exacerbated an already dire economic situation.

The land we came from: The green hills of Kaltungo

I grew up in the city, with concrete sidewalks and tarred roads, and for me, the village was an endless adventure.

Bangladesh reopens schools after 18-month COVID shutdown

Schools reopened after 543 days of closure as country's virus situation eases and more people are vaccinated.

UN urged to retain Kyaw Moe Tun as Myanmar ambassador

Civil society groups in Myanmar and overseas say Kyaw Moe Tun a 'crucial voice' for people and deposed government.

Shanghai suspends flights, schools as Typhoon Chanthu approaches

Typhoon Chanthu is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains to coastal regions in China.

Myanmar dissidents face fear and uncertainty in Thailand

Myanmar dissidents in Thailand are living in hiding as they seek humanitarian protection in third countries.

Malaysia PM to sign cooperation agreement with opposition

The deal is designed to shore up Ismail Sabri's support in parliament after months of political instability.

North Korea says it tests new long-range cruise missile

Tests announced as officials from the US, South Korea and Japan meet to discuss how to revive denuclearisation talks.

Pope calls for openness after meeting Hungary’s Orban

Tens of thousands turn out in Budapest to hear Pope Francis, who called for his audience to be 'open' and 'considerate'.

Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day

Spain sends in a military unit to help tackle blazes raging close to a Costa del Sol resort.

Photographing 9/11: ‘What did they think as they jumped?’

'It was like she was floating. I was so close I could see her face. She didn’t scream.'

Qatar foreign minister in Afghanistan in first high-level visit

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is highest-level foreign official to visit Afghanistan since the Taliban took power.

#PalestinianPrisoners: This is not the time to despair

The story of the six Palestinian political prisoners should inspire hope and action, not throw us into despair.

It is time to stop playing Jenga with US foreign policy

Imperial hubris leads the US to build towers doomed to fall.

Will California Gov Gavin Newsom be kicked out in recall vote?

Polls show Newsom will likely stay in office, but the recall has emboldened Republicans.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announces French presidential bid

The 62-year-old daughter of Spanish immigrants is the hot favourite to win the nomination of the Socialist party.

Extreme Weather: Are we ready?

The modelling doesn't look good.

IAEA and Iran reach agreement to avert nuclear deal crisis

Iran and the UN's nuclear agency reached an agreement on Sunday and said talks will continue later this month.

Iran training Middle East fighters to fly drones: Israel

Benny Gantz says Tehran is using an airbase to train 'operatives from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon' to fly UAVs.

Taliban says women can study in gender-segregated universities

However, women will be required to wear head coverings and the curriculum is under review, Afghanistan's new rulers say.

Two Ukraine soldiers die in clashes with separatists

The Ukrainian army is locked in a conflict with breakaway fighters in Donetsk and Lugansk.

‘Men don’t protect us, they won’t respect us’: Afghan diaries

How one woman is determined to stay despite the uncertain future that women like her face in the country.

Israeli blockade on Gaza eases, but residents are not hopeful

Although Israel lifted some restrictions, economic analysts say the moves will not lead to real development.

US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

President Joe Biden said the United States must come together and lead the world by example.

The West is getting Afghanistan wrong – again

Here are four misconceptions about the Afghan crisis that Western politicians and pundits continue to spread.

Tunisia president indicates plans to amend constitution

Kais Saied says 2014 charter is 'not eternal' and can be amended within existing constitutional means.

Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries

Tokyo says new deal elevates Japan-Vietnam defense partnership to a 'new level'.

Japan’s vaccines minister leads poll on LDP leadership race

Poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo shows Taro Kono leading opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

FBI releases newly declassified record on September 11 attacks

Document but offers no evidence the Saudi government was complicit in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

UK’s Raducanu makes history with US Open victory

Emma Raducanu, 18, is the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title and first qualifier to win a major.

Iraq’s Erbil airport targeted in drone attack: Kurdish officials

No immediate reports of casualties in attack on northern Iraq airport, which serves as base for US-led coalition forces.

DR Congo president seeks review of mining contracts with China

Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking what it says is a fairer share of its vast mineral wealth.

US honours 9/11 dead on 20th anniversary of attacks

Commemoration ceremonies held across country to remember nearly 3,000 victims of September 11, 2001 attacks.

Reporting the ‘end’ of the Afghan war 20 years after 9/11

What lessons has the media learned in 20 years of the ‘War on Terror’? Also, Afghan media under the Taliban.

Attack on Turkish troops in Syria kills two soldiers

Three other soldiers were wounded in an attack targeting Turkish forces in Idlib province.

Why is Guantanamo Bay prison still open 20 years after 9/11?

The fate of 39 detainees still being held rests with US President Joe Biden, who has pledged to close the prison.

Video shows last US Afghan attack may have targeted aid worker

An NYT investigation shows the US may have targeted Kabul resident Ezmarai Ahmadi and several children.

Muslim man spent 15 years in prison after post-9/11 crackdown

Yassin Aref was a victim of post-9/11 Islamophobia and a controversial arrest by the FBI that led to 15 years in jail.

How Muslim Americans pushed for political prominence post-9/11

US Muslims are voting, running for office and organising - forging their own path - despite bigotry, activists say.

9/11 should have led to a criminal investigation, not a war

The challenge is to understand how and why the West elected to position al-Qaeda as the counterweight to the US.

Have the BRICS moved the centre of economic and political power?

Representing 45% of the world's population, some of these fast-growing countries have failed to live up to expectations.

More US studies show COVID vaccines protect from serious illness

Research suggests vaccines offer strong protection against hospitalisation and death, even for the Delta variant.

Afghan flights into US paused because of four measles cases

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki says suspension came at the recommendation of the CDC.

US pulls missile defences in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks

Gulf Arab nations worry about the US's future plans as it removes forces from the Middle East.

China’s Wang Yi tells Vietnam to avoid magnifying sea dispute

The foreign minister says the two countries should be vigilant to resist the intervention of extraterritorial forces.

PM Albin Kurti: Will US troops retreat from Kosovo too?

As Joe Biden pledges to end the US's 'forever wars', Kosovo's prime minister discusses if a troops pullout is possible.

The ‘war on terror’ and the disciplining of American Muslims

American Muslims have been subjected to a multibillion-dollar securitisation effort that has devastated the community.

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza over a rocket firing: military

There were no immediate reports of casualties in the attack, testing a fragile truce that ended fierce fighting in May.

Haiti prosecutors seek to interview PM over Jovenel Moise killing

PM Henry asked to explain why he spoke with one of the main suspects just hours after the president was killed in July.

Refugees fear COVID risk in Australian immigration detention

Concerns raised for health, safety of those held in overcrowded Melbourne facility after a guard contracted the virus.

Deadly unrest in Myanmar as opposition urges ‘defensive war’

Opposition launches campaign urging UN to recognise the National Unity Government amid escalating violence.

How Southeast Asia’s hardline groups saw September 11 attacks

Groups like Jemaah Islamiyah were already carrying out attacks across Southeast Asia when 9/11 happened.

The young Vietnamese helping tackle the illegal wildlife trade

Trang Nguyen is a rarity in Vietnam where civil society is viewed with scepticism and most young people want more lucrat

Families expect US release of FBI report on Saudi role in 9/11

Anticipated 16-page report is an FBI summary of a long-running investigation into the activities of two Saudi hijackers.

9/11 and the racial limitations of religious freedom in America

For the past 20 years, Muslims in the US have been systematically racialised and their civil liberties curbed.

Decades after 9/11, what became of the US’s neoconservatives?

Few willingly describe themselves as 'neoconservative' as the label has fallen away from popular use.

UN condemns Taliban violence against peaceful protesters

The UN calls on the Taliban to immediately cease the use of force and the arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters.

Mumbai imposes curbs on major religious festival amid COVID spike

India's financial hub introduces new safety measures and restrictions for Ganesh Chaturthi amid rise in COVID cases.

Austrian man hid mother’s body in cellar to draw pension: Police

The 66-year-old man kept the mummified body for over a year to receive her social welfare benefits, police say.

Sri Lanka’s political detainees tortured in custody: Rights group

International Truth and Justice Project report says 15 Tamils were beaten, burned, suffocated and sexually assaulted.

Infographic: US military presence around the world

The US controls about 750 bases in 80 countries and spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined.

Lebanon’s presidency announces government formation

Presidency announces cabinet formation, ending year-long impasse that worsened the country’s economic situation.

Philippines vows to ignore China maritime law, seeks US help

Philippine defence chief presses for review of US mutual defence treaty, lobby for advance military equipment.

Trudeau faces pressure in final debate before Canadian election

Polls show Trudeau's Liberal Party could be threatened by Erin O'Toole's Conservative Party on election day.

Palestinians hold ‘day of rage’ solidarity protests for escapees

Palestinians hold protest in solidarity with the six escaped prisoners as well those still in Israeli jails.

US Open: UK’s Raducanu to play fellow teenager Fernandez in final

Two teen tennis champions will contend the Grand Slam prize on Saturday in a historic US Open final.

Cricket: England-India 5th test cancelled after COVID outbreak

Fifth and final test of series cancelled hours before play was due to start, following a COVID outbreak in Indian camp.

It is time we remember Afghan men are also victims of this war

Despite being taken, tortured and killed for decades, Afghan men are seen as potential security threats in the West.

9/11 Kids: 20 years in the US

What became of the pupils President Bush was reading to when he was informed of the 9/11 attacks?

Studies on airborne rhinos, hissing cats get Ig Nobels prize

Annual honour for unusual accomplishments in science and the humanities aims to make people laugh and then think.

Philippines sceptical as Duterte daughter denies presidential bid

Sara Duterte-Carpio says she has a deal with her father that only one of them would be on a presidential ticket in 2022.

UN warns Afghanistan at risk of ‘total breakdown’

Special envoy urges Security Council to release assets frozen overseas to avoid economic and social collapse.

Biden and Xi speak on phone for first time in seven months

The leaders of the world's two-biggest economies discussed areas where US, China interests 'converge, diverge'.

Biden announces new vaccine requirements in US to combat COVID

President Joe Biden says companies with 100 employees or more must require vaccination or test staff weekly.

Japan yearns for charisma as race to replace Suga heats up

Vaccine tsar Taro Kono is popular with the public, but needs support from the ruling party's local members.

Biden administration sues Texas over anti-abortion law

US Attorney General Merrick Garland says Texas's SB8 threatens 'constitutional rights and judicial precedents'.

Taliban accused of torturing journalists for covering protests

Reports show the armed group being violent and intimidating journalists, despite their free press pledge.

Behind the Lens: Photographing the chaos and confusion of 9/11

Stan Honda reflects on the death and destruction he witnessed and some of the iconic images he captured that day.

Kashmir villages facing submergence as India plans Himalayan dam

At least 52 villages, with total of 3,700 families, likely to lose homesteads to make way for Ujh multipurpose project.

Taliban accuses the US of violating Doha Agreement

Taliban says keeping cabinet members belonging to the Haqqani family on US terror list is a violation of the 2020 deal.

US Supreme Court stays prisoner execution over spiritual adviser

Texas officials' refusal to allow pastor to touch, pray over John Ramirez during execution violates rights: Lawyer.

Fire alarms sound at International Space Station

Alarms went off in the Russian segment of the ISS during recharging of station's batteries, Russia's space agency said.

20 years later: How has 9/11 changed the world?

Did al-Qaeda’s attack on the US on September 11, 2001, change the way Americans deal with the world - and each other?

Nicaragua orders arrest of prominent writer Sergio Ramirez

President Daniel Ortega has been accused of cracking down on critics, political opponents ahead of November elections.

India’s deepening love affair with Israel

Under Modi's leadership, the strategic, military, and ideological ties between Israel and India are growing stronger.

Israel attacks solidarity protests for escaped Palestinians

At least 100 Palestinians injured by Israeli tear gas, rubber-coated bullets fired at protests in occupied West Bank.

Remote learning setting back millions of S Asian children: UNICEF

UNICEF says repeated school closures affecting 434 million children, with many learning less than pre-pandemic levels.

BRICS Summit: Afghanistan likely to dominate discussions

The COVID-19 pandemic, security and Afghanistan are likely to dominate conversations at this year's virtual summit.

India evicted 21 people every hour during COVID: Advocacy group

Activists say more than 43,000 homes demolished and about 21 people evicted every hour between March 2020 and July 2021.

Is the world any safer since the Sept. 11 attacks?

Two decades after the twin towers were destroyed and the US launched its ‘war on terror,’ how has the world changed?

North Korea parades military hardware to celebrate founding

North Korea paraded goose-stepping soldiers and military hardware in a celebration of the nation’s 73rd anniversary.

The US-Saudi ‘special’ relationship 20 years after 9/11

In the past 20 years, it was no 9/11 that shook the close ties between Washington and Riyadh.