Many killed in Houthi missile attack on mosque, says minister

Information minister says 29 people killed and wounded after two ballistic missiles hit a mosque and a religious school.

Japan: Kishida’s coalition wins absolute majority in parliament

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's coalition secures an absolute majority in election for Japan's lower house.

Jen Psaki: White House press secretary says she has COVID

Jen Psaki says she is experiencing mild symptoms and was last in contact with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

G20 says climate action is critical, but only offer modest steps

G20 leaders make meek pledges on net-zero emissions and coal financing, leaving uphill task for COP26.

Can carbon capture facilities reverse climate change?

World’s biggest such complex will capture 4,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas per year in boxes like shipping containers.

Tigrayan forces claim to capture new town of Kombolcha

Tigrayan fighters make new advance southwards as Ethiopian troops battle to secure the strategic city of Dessie.

Lebanese minister: ‘No question’ of resigning over Saudi crisis

Embattled Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi says resignation 'out of the question'.

Thousands call for reforms to monarchy, government in Bangkok

Thai protesters demand changes, including the repeal of a draconian law that criminalises any criticism of the king.

Palestinians vow to defend graves in Jerusalem cemetery

Palestinians have been protesting against Israeli excavations in a Muslim cemetery in Jerusalem to build national park.

Man with knife stabs at least 10 on Tokyo train; starts fire

At least 10 passengers were injured, including one seriously, in the attack on commuters on Sunday.

Biden, Erdogan discuss F-16 fighter jets and human rights

Meeting on sidelines of G20 summit in Rome comes amid US-Turkey tensions over defence and human rights.

Restoring wetlands can help combat climate change

Swamps are a major carbon store. Their regeneration can help sequester vast amounts of carbon dioxide.

France says Macron, Johnson to de-escalate fishing dispute

UK, France to pursue 'practical and operational measures' to resolve a row over fishing rights, says Macron's office.

Capturing Change: Australia’s Black Summer Warning

Matthew Abbott’s photos of Australia’s catastrophic bushfires serve as a warning to the world.

New Delta coronavirus subvariant AY.4.2: What we know so far

Experts are tracking a new mutation of the Delta variant of the coronavirus reported in dozens of countries.

Sudan’s anti-coup protesters back on Khartoum’s streets

Protesters barricade several streets in the capital a day after deadly crackdown by security forces.

How long before India’s economy recovers?

Faye D’Souza analyses how much damage the COVID pandemic has wrought on India’s economy and where it goes from here.

COP26: What’s at stake?

Can states reach a radical new deal?

New climate pledges are weak, but it is not too late to catch up

The world has eight years to remove 28 gigatonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere to meet its 1.5C goal.

COP26: World gathers amid calls to avert climate disaster

COP26 aims to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5C, amid warnings of a climate catastrophe.

Spain’s land buyout plan in shrinking Ebro Delta irks locals

Such purchases would expand a publicly owned buffer along the coast where nature would take its course.

Japan votes in election seen as test for Fumio Kishida

Polls show ruling LDP is on the brink of losing its single-party majority in the lower house for first time since 2009.

Barcelona’s Sergio Aguero taken to hospital with chest pains

Argentinian international complained about feeling dizzy during his side's 1-1 La Liga draw with Alaves.

Virat Kohli blasts ‘spineless, pathetic’ trolls after Shami abuse

India's cricket captain spoke out in defence of the only Muslim player in the squad after abuse following Pakistan loss.

Saudi Aramco Q3 profit soars on higher prices, volumes sold

Net income jumps to $30.4bn for the third quarter, up from $11.8bn a year earlier, boosted by rising oil prices.

‘Code red for humanity’: 5 key climate change facts

Effects of human-caused global warming are happening now and will only worsen if urgent action is not taken.

G20 leaders endorse global minimum tax on big businesses

New tax rules will see the profits of large multinational corporations taxed at least 15 percent.

Coal mining or climate action? Australia faces up to COP26

Australian government’s new ‘plan’ to combat climate change may have little impact if coal mining continues.

Explosion near Yemen’s Aden airport kills a dozen people

At least 12 civilians were killed in the blast in Aden, the Yemeni government's interim capital.

Fruit-shaped bomb kills 2 children in Uganda

Recent surge in bombings has set Ugandan authorities on a hunt for the perpetrators.

Lebanese president says he wants ‘best relations’ with Saudis

Michel Aoun calls for dialogue to ease a diplomatic rift with Gulf countries as UAE the latest to sever diplomatic ties.

‘Dishonest competition’: Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines

Russia's Putin complains about a lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine at the G20 summit.

Climate change threatens Greek wetlands and ancient livelihoods

Rising temperatures have had devastating effects on the economy and other aspects of life in Greece.

Ethiopia’s strategic town of Dessie ‘captured’ by rebel forces

Rebel spokesman says Tigrayan forces captured the town in Amhara region early on Saturday.

Syria says Israel fired missiles towards Damascus suburbs

Two Syrian soldiers were injured in an unusual daytime Israeli missile attack on Damascus, Syrian state TV has reported.

Arrests and defamation: Bollywood in the dock in Modi’s India

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the latest case of Indian authorities taking Bollywood to task. Plus, a refugee hotline.

Arab League ‘concerned’ by ‘deteriorating’ Lebanon-Gulf ties

Arab League statement comes hours after Saudi Arabia, Bahrain recalled their ambassadors to Lebanon.

Pan-American Gateway to Hope

A journey into one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.

Aryan, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son, released from jail

Aryan Khan was detained after authorities raided a ship set to sail from Mumbai to Goa in early October.

Ahead of COP26, Canada’s oil industry fears new climate minister

'It's a cause for concern,' Alberta's provincial energy minister tells Al Jazeera. 'He has opposed every pipeline.'

China and the West can build a better world, together

We have the opportunity to engage China in a joint reform of a failing global system.

World leaders to talk climate, economy, COVID vaccines at G20

Looming over the talks in Rome is pressure to make headway on tackling global warming ahead of the key COP26 summit.

Sudanese gear up for nationwide protests against military coup

Anti-coup demonstrators plan to stage a 'million-strong' march against the military's power grab.

Bankruptcy and bailouts: When will the airline industry recover?

Airlines continue to receive life support from governments, totalling $243bn since the start of the pandemic.

T20 World Cup: How Asif spared Pakistan’s blushes v Afghanistan

Batsman Asif Ali hit four sixes off the 19th over to take Pakistan home in nervy chase against Afghanistan.

‘Historic’: Capital of Arab America may elect first Arab mayor

Dearborn, Michigan, long a stronghold for Arab-American political power, now has chance to elect an Arab mayor.

Why are Indonesian prisons so dangerous?

Dozens were killed in a fire at a prison last month, but experts say it was an accident waiting to happen.

Tonga faces lockdown after first COVID case is detected

Prime Minister Tuionetoa says South Pacific nation of 106,000 people could be locked down next week if virus spreads.

Japan election: Ruling LDP struggles over COVID, inequality

Prime minister says LDP faces an 'extremely tough' situation in Sunday's vote as polls project gains for the opposition.

Just how strong is the Chinese military?

China is investing in advanced weaponry and equipment, and overhauling its command structure to modernise the military.

US makes another attempt to end the ‘Remain in Mexico’ programme

The Biden administration is still subject to a court decision that has ruled the programme needs to be reinstated.

How not to blame a woman for being murdered

A guide to not being a victim-blamer.

Slavery is alive in Mali and continues to wreak havoc on lives

While slavery was abolished during colonial rule, local communities still place their descendants at society's margins.

COP26: What developing countries need to fight the climate crisis

Will world leaders deliver a finance package that helps developing countries meet or even exceed climate goals?

US to deepen ties with Taiwan amid China tensions: Top envoy

Director of de facto US embassy in Taiwan says deeper ties with island part of countering Beijing's 'malign influence'.

Afghanistan’s girls learn, code ‘underground’ amid Taliban curbs

Hundreds of girls continue to learn - some online and others in hidden makeshift classrooms - despite school closure.

Lebanese minister’s Yemen comments further strain ties with GCC

Lebanese gov't has been desperate to rekindle relations with Gulf nations, as it reels from crippling economic crisis.

UK warns France of retaliation over fishing row threats

The UK and France are at loggerheads over licences for French vessels seeking to fish Britain's territorial waters.

What’s missing from India’s monetisation debate

India’s new privatisation drive will hurt the poor - and especially the lower castes and tribes.

Palestinians unveil huge restored mosaic in Jericho

One of the world’s largest mosaic panels, located in the occupied West Bank, has gone on display.

Tunisia’s #MeToo: Landmark sexual harassment case kicks off

Landmark case that helped galvanise Tunisia’s #MeToo movement involves legislator charged with sexual harassment.

On the bandwagon to Glasgow: Climate action in the MENA region

From Turkey and Saudi Arabia to the UAE, MENA countries are making moves to become future climate leaders.

In first, Guantanamo detainee details CIA torture in court

Majid Khan details being waterboarded, sexually and physically assaulted at CIA black sites during sentencing hearing.

US returns 250 antiquities to India after probe into stolen art

Tens of thousands of antiquities were allegedly smuggled into US by dealer Subhash Kapoor, who has denied the charges.

Tonga reports its first coronavirus case

Tonga's prime minister will announce on Monday whether the island will be placed under a national lockdown.

‘Striketober’ can be a turning point for the US Labour movement

Dubbed 'striketober' by activists, a strike wave is occurring across the country, in various industries.

As US freezes funds, a harsh winter awaits cash-strapped Afghans

With $146bn in assets frozen and limits imposed on bank withdrawals, a humanitarian crisis unfolds in Afghanistan.

Toxic charge: How batteries are poisoning Kinshasa’s children

Lead-acid batteries contain several kilogrammes of lead, a potent neurotoxin estimated to affect 24m children in DRC.

Uganda’s Museveni says schools to reopen in January

Schools in the country have been closed since March last year due to the pandemic.

China’s revised climate pledge ‘casts shadow’ over Glasgow summit

Beijing vows its carbon dioxide emissions will peak before 2030, but experts say world's top emitter needs to do more.

US to pay close to $1m to families separated at border: Report

Families in lawsuit allege emotional distress and trauma after being separated during Trump's years in power.

Japan’s ruling LDP on defensive ahead of parliamentary polls

Nikkei and Yomiuri Shimbun publish polls on Friday showing LDP struggling to hold 233 of the 456 lower house seats.

ASEAN says Myanmar ‘part of the family’ as summit concludes

Brunei Sultan says Southeast Asian grouping hopes coup leaders will cooperate and help country return to normal.

Battlefield Din Daeng and Thai protesters with ‘nothing to lose’

After months of anti-government rallies, some are taking more extreme measures to pressure the administration.

A letter to a refugee child ‘finding friends on this journey’

Friends are instrumental to your journey. Even if they aren’t perfect or don’t behave the way others’ do.

Will academia ever have its #MeToo moment?

Why is it that universities still cannot figure out how to address sexual harassment by academic staff?

France seizes British trawler as post-Brexit fishing row spirals

Move comes after Paris warns of need to 'speak the language of strength' with London amid escalating dispute.

Senegal’s Pink Lake

Lake Retba helps tourism and its salt drives Senegal's economy, but there are environmental risks to its future.

Moscow partially shuts down as Russia sees record COVID cases

Moscow shuts down non-essential services for 11 days to fight the surge in COVID-19 infections.

Watchdog: 30 recent cases of violence against Afghan journalists

The Afghanistan National Journalists Union says 90 percent of violence against journalists committed by the Taliban.

Reporter’s Notebook: A continuing, incredible journey

I am proud to be part of this network, of the work we all do together, and to have called Qatar home for so long.

Qatar signs deal with Accor to manage World Cup fan accommodation

Agreement will see Europe's largest hotel group manage apartments, villas that house fans during the 2022 World Cup.

Infographic: Who is attending COP26?

Leaders from around the world and other notable figures set to meet in Glasgow to discuss climate crisis.

Climate crisis: How Bangladeshis are fighting rising sea levels

Global Climate Risk Index says Bangladesh is seventh among nations most affected by extreme weather in past two decades.

South Africa gears up for hotly contested local elections

Economy and COVID-19 pandemic dominate campaigns ahead of November 1 polls.

Sudan army sacks six envoys as coup condemnation grows

State media report ambassadors to the US, EU, China, Qatar, France and head of Geneva mission relieved of their posts.

Dying to Deliver: Overworked in South Korea

101 East investigates the deadly price Korean delivery workers are paying for online shopping convenience.

Israel approves about 3,000 settler homes in occupied West Bank

Palestinian Authority rejects Israel's decision, urges international community to take 'decisive stance'.

India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China

India test-fires nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile with range of 5,000km (3,125 miles).

Q&A: ‘Religious freedom conditions in India greatly concerning’

US Commission on International Religious Freedom chair Nadine Maenza on deteriorating religious freedom in India.

Xavi the favourite after Barcelona sack Koeman over poor results

Many Barca fans believe Xavi Hernandez would instil a style similar to the one played under Pep Guardiola.

India rejects net zero carbon emissions target before COP26

India is the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US.

Climate change and human error shrivel Greek agriculture

Climate change is now compounding decades of water mismanagement and unsustainable farming practices.

Taiwan’s Tsai has ‘faith’ in US help amid new China ‘intrusions’

Taipei's defence ministry registers 680 incursions in 2021, including three on Wednesday amid diplomatic rhetoric.

Singapore to investigate ‘unusual’ surge in COVID-19 cases

Recent spike in infections after relaxation of some restrictions has prompted the city-state to pause further reopening.

People, climate change make even forests carbon emitters

New study finds human activity since 2001 has caused harm in even the world's most protected forests.

Can Hong Kong’s economy survive China’s political crackdown?

Business is considering its options amid the national security law, currency fears and punishing COVID-19 quarantines.

African Union suspends Sudan over coup

Pan-African body says the suspension will be in place until civilian-led transitional government is restored.

Merck strikes deal for global access to COVID-19 medication

The deal could pave the way for the use of antiviral drug molnupiravir in 105 low- and middle-income countries.

Exit Honduras: A climate in crisis

Fault Lines reports from Honduras on how climate change is upending lives and increasing migration.

Dutch court awards Crimean gold artefacts to Ukraine

Kyiv hails 'long-awaited victory' in treasure dispute and pledges to return Russian-annexed Crimea in the ruling's wake.

Lebanese Forces supporters protest party leader’s summoning

Christian political leader Samir Geagea did not turn up to give testimony on deadly Beirut clashes.

Julian Assange must be freed, now

The US government’s efforts to extradite Assange pose a grave threat to press freedom both in the US and abroad.

India’s top court asks: Did gov’t use Pegasus spyware to snoop?

The court said the possible violation of citizens’ right to privacy and free speech compelled it to seek out the truth.

Reporter’s Notebook: Telling the story of human suffering

Al Jazeera staff brave bullets and bombs in some of the most troubled regions - and sometimes we're the targets.

Hate campaign in India against Urdu for being a ‘Muslim’ language

Hindu nationalist groups target Indian-born language after clothing brand's Diwali advertisement features Urdu words.

US senators urge Biden to avoid India sanctions over Russian deal

India signed $5.5bn deal with Russia in 2018 for surface-to-air missile systems for defence against Pakistan and China.

Fiat Chrysler nears guilty plea in emissions fraud: Report

The plea, currently being brokered, could include financial penalties between $250m and $300m, Reuters reported.

ASEAN urged to take ‘decisive step’ by recognising Myanmar’s NUG

Regional bloc also urged to put more pressure on military government to stop ongoing violence before holding talks.

Afghanistan’s neighbours gather in Tehran to discuss its future

Iran says main goal of event is to emphasise the call for the formation of an 'inclusive' government in Afghanistan.

Opposing Autocracy

A look at how autocratic leaders and tyrants undermine democracy, media failings, and those willing to challenge power.

ISIL attack on Iraqi village kills 11 ‘defenceless civilians’

Police said the ISIL attackers used several vehicles and semi-automatic guns in their attack.

‘No to army rule’: Pro-democracy protesters take to Sudan streets

Demonstrators in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, block roads with makeshift barricades and burning tyres.

Goldman Sachs, Harvard team up with Al Gore’s investment firm

The venture will seek to channel capital into companies and projects that can help decarbonise the economy.

Family feud at Canada’s largest telecom firm heads to court

Edward Rogers has been at odds with his mother and two sisters on who should lead Roger Communications.

Sudan’s Abdalla Hamdok released, remains under ‘heavy security’

Deposed prime minister and his wife released as UN chief calls on Security Council to act on 'epidemic of coups'.

Brazil Senate report backs criminal charges against Bolsonaro

Report recommends president's indictment for crimes related to his handling of pandemic that left over 600,000 dead.

China doubles down on COVID-zero strategy

China has no plans to ease strict border controls even as other countries adopt new strategies.

Aung San Suu Kyi denies ‘incitement’ in first court testimony

Myanmar's popularly-elected leader, who was removed by the military in a coup, faces multiple charges.

Is Sudan’s democratic transition doomed?

Latest military coup has ended power-sharing agreement with civilian leaders.

Indian media tycoon battles to hold on to his empire

Subhash Chandra is in the thick of a corporate battle to hang onto his firm Zee, India’s largest listed media network.

Sudan coup: Which constitutional articles have been suspended?

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan suspends key provisions of constitutional document governing Sudan's transitional period.

Ex-South Korean President Roh Tae-woo dies at 88

Key participant in the 1979 coup won the country's election in December 1987 that was the first move towards democracy.

Kashmir students who cheered for Pakistan booked under terror law

Cases against students of two medical colleges in region for celebrating Pakistan's win against India in T20 World Cup.

African Union to buy up to 110 million Moderna COVID vaccines

Arrangement brokered in part by White House which will defer delivery of some doses intended for US to facilitate deal.

Petrobras’s stock rises on Bolsonaro’s privatisation comments

Monday was the second time this month that the Brazilian president mentioned privatising the state-run oil firm.

Egypt’s el-Sisi lifts state of emergency in force since 2017

Egypt’s state of emergency allowed authorities to make arrests and search people’s homes without warrants.

Facebook, YouTube remove Bolsonaro video over vaccine claims

Both social media platforms said the video, in which the Brazilian president made false claims, violated their policies.

New Zealand hope for no grudges from Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Two sides meet for the first time after New Zealand's last-minute withdrawal from tour of Pakistan.

Defiant anti-coup protesters return to Sudan streets: Live

At least 7 demonstrators killed after army dissolves transitional gov't, detains PM and declares state of emergency.

Climate now a worse crisis than war for Afghanistan’s farmers

Herders forced to sell livestock, farmers flee villages and parents marry daughters off at even younger age amid crisis.

Is Myanmar a failing state?

The Stream also looks at a new "foreign interference" law in Singapore and nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Q&A: How Gabon plans to lead the African negotiators at COP26

Lee White, minister of forests, oceans, environment and climate change, speaks to Al Jazeera about upcoming conference.

Troubled Australian Crown Resorts gets time to clean illegal acts

An independent inquiry found Crown Melbourne underpaid taxes, facilitated money laundering, exploited problem gamblers.

Dean du Plessis: Blind cricket commentator now losing his hearing

Du Plessis was born blind. He lost his father, his biggest fan, last year and is now losing his hearing.

Samsung chief Jay Y Lee fined $60,000

A South Korean court has fined him for his illegal use of a sedative that he said was on a doctor's prescription.

Climate migration predicted to rise in India amid extreme weather

Study says droughts, floods and heatwaves fuelling climate migration as nation's poorest are forced to abandon homes.

ASEAN summit begins without Myanmar after top general barred

Myanmar not at ASEAN summit after Ming Aung Hlaing was excluded over his failure to end violence in the country.

Australia unveils 2050 net zero target ahead of Glasgow summit

Climate laggard commits to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 but will not improve its 2030 goal.

Top US official meets Myanmar’s shadow government

US National Security Adviser met representatives from the NUG, promising support for the restoration of democracy.

Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria

Pro-Iran outlets say drone attack on Americans, Syrian allies at al-Tanf was in response for Israeli strike on Palmyra.

US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel

Starting November 8, adult visitors to the US will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with few exceptions.

Palestinians in Gaza call to save seven hunger-striking prisoners

Solidarity protest in Gaza demands release of seven prisoners held without charge or trial who are now on hunger strike.

‘Utterly unacceptable’: World reacts to Sudan arrests

Governments, human rights groups demand release of Sudanese civilian political leaders and reject apparent coup.

‘Children going to die’: UN warns of ‘acute’ Afghan food crisis

UN says more than half of Afghanistan's 39 million population facing acute food insecurity and 'marching to starvation'.

Pyrrhic victories ring hollow in the Middle East

Bloody stupid wars and military coups that killed millions continue unabated…

Dispute between Singapore tycoon and Raffles Education escalates

Oei, the second-largest shareholder in Raffles Education, has had a tumultuous relationship with it since 2017.

Thousands protest against arrests of civilian leaders in Sudan

Sudan's information ministry says military forces have arrested the country's acting PM and government officials.

T20 World Cup: Afghan cricket team hopes to put ‘smiles on faces’

Afghanistan cricket team will take the field on Monday in the T20 World Cup, its first outing since Taliban takeover.

Forests, fire, fuel: Climate battles on Europe’s front line

We travel across Europe from fire-devastated Greece, to the plundered forests of Romania and the coalfields of Poland.

Brent crude crosses $86 to highest level since 2018

Oil prices have more than doubled over the past 12 months as the global economy rebounded from the pandemic.

‘Rock bottom’: Liverpool thrash Manchester United 5-0

A 5-0 hammering at home to Liverpool leaves United in seventh place and Solskjaer's tactics under more scrutiny.

Amnesty to close two Hong Kong offices, cites security law

Rights group says broadly worded law has made it 'effectively impossible' to continue its work in the Chinese territory.

Pakistan routs India with 10-wicket win at T20 World Cup

Pakistan seal first World Cup win over neighbours India in a 10-wicket hammering.

Turkish lira drops to record low on Erdogan comments

Erdogan said on Saturday he had told his foreign ministry to expel the envoys of 10 Western countries, including US.

Sudan’s PM Hamdok arrested after ‘resisting coup’: Live news

Sudan's information ministry says Abdalla Hamdok is under house arrest for refusing to support a military coup attempt.

Pakistan releases hundreds of TLP activists as protest continues

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan members released as protest by far-right group demanding chief's release enters fourth day.

Fire under control on cargo ship spewing toxic gas off Canada

Blaze on ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia appears to be under control, Canadian Coast Guard says.

Facebook failing to check hate speech, fake news in India: Report

Leaked documents show social media company is selective in curbing inflammatory posts, particularly anti-Muslim content.

How Pakistan finally ended its World Cup drought against India

Pakistan's 10-wicket win over neighbours marked the first time it beat India in a World Cup match.

Evergrande EV unit soars after chairman prioritised that business

Stock rose on the news that the group would make its EV unit its primary business, instead of its real estate one.

Red Cross calls for urgent help for PNG after record COVID surge

The Pacific nation is reporting more cases amid one of the world's slowest vaccine rollouts.

Sudan’s PM Abdalla Hamdok under house arrest: Report

Al Hadath TV says an unidentified military force besieged PM's home and placed him under house arrest early on Monday.

Taiwan taps on United Nations’ door, 50 years after expulsion

Some countries seem more willing to engage Taiwan, but that doesn't mean the island is about to come in from the cold.

Colombia to extradite Otoniel to the US as soon as possible

US offered $5m bounty for Dairo Antonio Usuga, who Colombia describes as the world's most dangerous drug trafficker.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband goes on hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe is staging a second hunger strike to pressure the UK government into taking action to free his wife.

‘Lawfare’ and the CIA’s drone war worries

I found my name mentioned in a leaked US intelligence document under a section called 'lawfare'. I was hardly surprised.

Libya to start registering election candidates in November

Electoral Commission will begin registering candidates amid ongoing wrangling over the vote's constitutional basis.

Saudi-led coalition says it killed more than 260 Yemen rebels

It was not possible to independently verify the death toll, and the Iran-aligned Houthis rarely comment on losses.

Why Israel is trying to criminalise Palestinian civil society

Israel's designation of six Palestinian NGOs as 'terrorist' seeks to undermine the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

Iran’s Khamenei urges reversal of Arab-Israeli normalisations

Khamenei says some governments 'made big errors' and 'sinned in normalising' relations with Israel.

Civilian shot dead in Kashmir as India’s home minister visits

Police said teenager caught in a crossfire between rebels and security forces, but his family called it 'murder'.

Will #EndSARS activists in Nigeria see justice?

Demonstrators continue to battle for deep reforms to tackle police brutality.

Sudan: Security forces fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Pro-military protesters want to dissolve the transitional cabinet, a move decried as a coup by pro-democracy protesters.

No retrial decision for US man jailed on a Jim Crow conviction

Brandon Jackson was convicted of armed robbery by a 10-2 jury in 1997. Split verdicts are no longer legal.

Living through an active volcanic eruption on La Palma

In the five weeks since the eruption began, lava from Cumbre Vieja has covered more than 850 hectares.

Ethiopia launches new air raids on Tigray region: Gov’t

Government says a TPLF training and military command post targeted in western Tigray, followed by second raid in north.

Ecuador’s Olympic sprinter Alex Quinonez shot dead

Officials mourn Quinonez's murder which comes as violence spiked dramatically in Ecuador in recent months.

‘Kill them all, don’t spare anyone’: A massacre in Burkina Faso

As violence increases across the country, a survivor of an attack in Solhan gives a harrowing account of the bloodshed.

COVID cases in Eastern Europe surpass 20m as outbreak worsens

Three of the top five countries reporting the most deaths in the world - Russia, Ukraine and Romania - are in region.

Blast in Ugandan capital Kampala kills one, injures five

President Museveni said three people 'left a package' at the scene that later exploded.

Understanding India’s COVID catastrophe

Faye D’Souza examines how India’s government performed through the coronavirus pandemic.

Mexico: Thousands of migrants set off from southern city

Migrants walked along a highway leading west and north towards the US border, before stopping to rest for the night.

Romania revives COVID-19 restrictions as hospitals struggle

In Romania only 35 percent of adults are fully inoculated against COVID-19 compared with an EU average of 74 percent.

Cricket: India, Pakistan lock horns at T20 World Cup

On Sunday, the two sides will meet for the eighth time at a cricket World Cup. India have won all seven.

Voting underway in Uzbekistan’s presidential election

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faces no genuine opposition in Sunday's vote and is almost certain to win a second term.

US urges N Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks

US envoy says Washington remains ready to meet with Pyongyang 'without preconditions'.

Otoniel: Colombia’s most wanted drug lord captured

President says Otoniel's arrest is the biggest blow to drug trafficking in Colombia since Pablo Escobar's death.

Palestinian NGOs designated ‘terrorists’ call for support

Outlawed organisations have called on the international community to take a stance against Israel's military order.

Muqtada al-Sadr: Iraq’s kingmaker in uncertain times

Al-Sadr's party controls 70 of a total 329 parliamentary seats in Iraq and the movement has a large base across country.

Turkey’s Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 Western ambassadors

Envoys from countries including the US, Germany and France called for release of businessman and philanthropist Kavala.

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vows zero carbon emissions by 2060

Before the global COP26 summit, Saudi Arabia announces it aims to reach 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions by 2060.

More clashes as banned TLP continues protest in Pakistan

Group said five supporters died in the clashes while at least two police officials were also killed.

The Beirut blast probe: A tale of distrust and disinformation

Why is discourse about the investigation into the Beirut blast so polarised? And the Russian law affecting journalists.

UN fears ‘mass atrocity crimes’ in northern Myanmar

Tens of thousands of troops and heavy weapons reportedly being moved into the region.

Gunmen attack Nigeria prison, free dozens of inmates: Official

Jailbreak at Oyo correctional centre in country's southwest is the third to occur this year.

Italy’s Salvini due in court for blocking Open Arms from docking

The head of the right-wing Lega party could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.

Lebanon uprising protesters anxiously await military court trials

Lawyers decry trials with 'no evidence', while authorities dismiss investigations into alleged torture of protesters.

Laura Kovesi: Is the EU doing enough to tackle financial crime?

The European Union’s first chief prosecutor discusses how the bloc protects its financial interests.

Fears of a Hamas takeover of the West Bank are exaggerated

Recent violence in the West Bank has worried Israel, but Hamas does not have the capabilities to take over.

Cricket: How Namibia sealed one of T20 World Cup’s biggest shocks

Namibia, ranked a lowly 19, reached the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup second after shocking Ireland.

How creditors are cashing in on a G20 debt deal for poor nations

More than 40 low-income countries applied to the scheme but still ended up paying out $36.4bn.

Cricket: Super 12 round of T20 World Cup gets under way

Australia v South Africa and West Indies v England to be played on the opening day of the Super 12 round.

Migrants seek release as COVID hits Melbourne detention facility

Detainees describe their dire situation inside a Melbourne hotel and express fear amid the spread of the coronavirus.

How Umran Malik became an icon for young Kashmiri cricketers

Dedication and luck drafted the 21-year-old into India's T20 World Cup squad, much to the delight of those back home.

Cambodia’s democratic dream in shreds 30 years after Paris accord

Historic agreement was forged in spirit of post-Cold War optimism, but was tested almost immediately.

Myanmar decries move to block coup leader from ASEAN summit

Military government presses Southeast Asian bloc for representation, as UN rapporteur warns of more violence.

US says it killed al-Qaeda leader in Syria with drone strike

The strike comes two days after an American outpost in southern Syria was attacked.

Climate activists go on hunger strike near WH urging Biden to act

US administration's rhetoric on urgency of climate crisis does not match its actions, Sunrise Movement advocates say.

New space race? US tests components for hypersonic weapons

Tests come amid President Joe Biden's concerns about Chinese hypersonic weapons systems that can evade advanced radar.

Supercharged: Tesla shares rally to a record high

Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is one step closer to a market valuation of $1 trillion.

US regulator approves expansion of COVID vaccine boosters

CDC recommends boosters for some Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shot recipients, clears 'mix and match' booster shots.

How to fight COVID vaccine misinformation?

The pandemic created a toxic legacy of misinformation that has mobilised opposition to vaccinations.

As UK resists COVID measures, experts fear ‘devastating winter’

As infection rate spirals and daily deaths rise to six-month high, scientists say action is urgently needed.

Will Britain give citizenship rights to all Chagos islanders?

Britain expelled thousands in the late 60s to make way for a US base. Now, their descendants are left in limbo.

Somalia leaders strike deal on long-delayed election process

Somalia was meant to choose a new president this month, but a dispute between president and PM halted the process.

Eswatini bans protests as tensions flare amid pro-democracy calls

The ban comes as absolute monarchy is gripped by new round of deadly protests calling for democratic reforms.

Sir David Amess’s killing: Why MPs’ safety is important

The regular threats to public officials are an attack on democracy.

Schoolchildren storm DRC parliament over striking teachers’ pay

Hundreds of students demand the government raise teachers' pay to end a strike that has put a halt on lessons.

Afghan journalists lament ‘bleak’ future for media under Taliban

New regime forces exodus of journalists from Afghanistan where free press was one of few gains of Western occupation.

‘Worst thing in lifetime’: South Sudan floods affecting 700,000

UN blames South Sudan's worst floods in 60 years imperilling livelihoods of more than 700,000 people on climate change.

Colin Powell: Wise statesman or pawn?

The late US general was an inspiration for immigrants and Black Americans but his role in the Iraq War did great damage.

Thousands of refugees and migrants plead for Libya evacuation

Appeals at Tripoli sit-in come as more than 5,000 people rounded up this month and put in indefinite detention.

Freedom for the ElHiblu3!

The criminalisation of asylum seekers in Europe should concern all of us.

One of last 2 northern white rhinos dropped from breeding project

Fatu, daughter of 32-year-old Najin, is now the only donor left in world-first breeding programme.

Pakistan eases travel restrictions, announces aid for Afghanistan

Pakistan to provide over $28m in immediate humanitarian aid and ease travel and trade restrictions at its land borders.

Seven killed in Rohingya refugee camp attack: Bangladesh police

Police say at least seven people killed in attack on Islamic seminary in refugee camp on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots cinematographer with prop gun on set

Director Joel Souza was also wounded in the incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, authorities say.

‘Yes’: Biden says US would defend Taiwan against China

Comments prompt swift White House clarification after seeming to suggest change to policy of 'strategic ambiguity'.

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits

State Premier promises there will be 'no more lockdowns' as Victoria reaches its vaccination targets.

UN chief warns world on ‘one way ticket to disaster’ over climate

Antonio Guterres says he is 'very concerned' upcoming COP26 in Glasgow will fail.

More countries criticise China at UN for repression of Uighurs

Statement calls on Beijing to allow immediate access to Xinjiang, as rival statement claims 'disinformation'.

WHO says COVID may have killed 180,000 health workers

UN agency steps up calls for governments to do more to protect and support workers as the pandemic continues to grow.

US to launch Amazon-wide pact to reduce deforestation: Blinken

During visit to Colombia, Blinken announces initiative that will include financial support for protected areas.

Pfizer-BioNTech report high efficacy of COVID boosters in study

Companies say phase III trial data show booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine was 95.6 percent effective against the disease.

UN sets up trust fund for Afghanistan amid cash shortages

UNDP says special fund aims to inject liquidity into Afghan households as the country suffers 'economic implosion'.

Bosnia’s political crisis: What you should know, in 600 words

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency, is making moves that some fear could lead to conflict.

Why are so many Indian sugarcane cutters removing their wombs?

101 East investigates the fate of India’s female sugarcane workers and asks why so many are having invasive surgery.

FDA clears more COVID-19 vaccine boosters, backs ‘mix and match’

The authorisation is latest step in US effort to widely expand vaccine booster campaign.

Sixteen civilians killed in overnight eastern DRC village attacks

Over a dozen people also reported missing after latest North Kivu attack blamed on Allied Democratic Forces armed group.

Sudan: Crowds gather in Khartoum after calls for rival protests

Competing street demonstrations cap escalating tensions between military and civilian factions of transitional gov't.

US protesters demand release and repatriation of Aafia Siddiqui

Calling the Pakistani neuroscientist victim of US 'war on terror', protesters want Islamabad to seek immediate release.

Libya conference aims to boost support for landmark election

Officials from key regional powers expected to attend event seeking to shore up planned polls, local media reports.

The Western Balkans leaving the EU dream behind

Despite the positive noises made at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia, the EU enlargement process is in crisis.

Ex-US President Donald Trump announces social media site

The launch of the platform, dubbed TRUTH Social, comes months after Trump was banned from most major social media sites.

A letter to a refugee child ‘afraid of speaking the new language’

Like you, I was afraid of how I would sound in English to the people who were born speaking the language.

In praise and defence of Sally Rooney

The acclaimed Irish author was right to not allow an Israeli publisher to translate her latest novel into Hebrew.

African nations deploy envoys to Eswatini to help stem unrest

At least one person was killed and dozens wounded in latest pro-democracy protests in tiny southern African kingdom.

Six Pakistani security personnel killed in separate attacks

Three separate attacks, including two raids on security posts, take place in the country’s western provinces.

Unrelinquished: Why do so many domestic abusers have guns?

A look at why US gun laws have failed abuse victims.

Killings trigger fear, memory of dark past among Kashmiri Hindus

Widespread unease among the region's Hindu minority, locally known as Pandits, following a spate of targeted attacks.

Shares in China’s Evergrande plunge as deal collapses

Deal falls through as debt-ridden property developer faces looming bond payment deadline.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over COVID

Senators say Bolsonaro is 'the main person responsible for the government's mistakes during the pandemic'.

India celebrates one billion COVID vaccine doses with song, film

Health minister to launch a song and film at Mughal-era Red Fort in New Delhi to mark the milestone.

China tested hypersonic weapons twice, ‘stunned’ US: Report

US president concerned about report but one expert says technology is not new as he warns of 'pointless' arms race.

S Korea to join space race with launch of first homegrown rocket

The three-stage NURI, which has been in development for 10 years, is due to lift off in a few hours time.

US, Europe condemn N Korea ballistic missile launch at UN

US, UK and France say country has advanced its weapons programme, while Pyongyang accuses US of 'double standards'.

Renewed Ethiopia air raids on capital of embattled Tigray region

Air raids hit Mekelle for the second time this week amid sharp escalation in near yearlong conflict.

Stop being polite – Colin Powell was a killer

Throughout his career, Powell did a swell job of rallying and maintaining bipartisan support for imperial killing.

Philippines to review drug war killings ‘if time permits’: Gov’t

President Duterte under UN pressure to investigate allegations of systematic murders of drug suspects amid ICC probe.

Russia welcomes Taliban ‘efforts’ to stabilise Afghanistan

Moscow is hosting the group for international talks but is stopping short of official recognition.

Syrian army shelling kills at least 11 people in Idlib’s Ariha

Several school children reportedly among the victims of shelling on the city in rebel-held region of northwestern Syria.

#EndSARS one year on: Who’s bold enough to rebel?

The #EndSARS protests were a true revolutionary moment for young Nigerians. But can they keep the revolution going?

A year on, women still picking up pieces from #EndSARS protests

Female Nigerians arrested during protests against police brutality remain traumatised while waiting for justice.

Fossil fuel producers’ plans far exceed 1.5C climate target

UNEP's Production Gap report finds countries plan to produce some 110 percent more fossil fuels in 2030.

How Democracy Dies

A look at Hungary and Myanmar and how they expose some of democracy’s different vulnerabilities.

Palestine underground: A new face for local radio

How Radio Alhara is taking a grassroots approach to shaping a new landscape for protest, culture and local journalism.

With Ant Group being overhauled, its record IPO is in limbo

Bankers have slashed Ant's valuation from $280bn to as low as $78bn as it is slammed with myriad restrictions.

Japan’s Mt Aso erupts, people warned to stay away

No immediate reports of casualties, damage after the volcano spewed plumes of ash 3.5km high.

Floods, landslides kill more than 100 in India and Nepal

Several days of enormous flooding and devastating landslides sweep away roads and houses in the two nations.

Bomb attack kills 13 Syrian military personnel: state media

Syrian state TV reports 13 military personnel killed, 3 others wounded in attack during rush hour in Damascus.

Sri Lanka reverses organic farming drive as tea suffers

Government backs down from ambitious plans to become world's first completely organic farming nation.

Oil price starts to drop after China looks to tame coal prices

Oil hit multi-year highs on the back of a global coal and gas crunch that drove a switch to oil for power generation.

Facebook plans to rebrand itself with new name: tech blog reports

CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about the name change at its annual conference on October 28, but it could be sooner.

What is behind the recent surge in violence in Kashmir?

Spate of suspected rebel attacks and crackdown by Indian forces since early October leaves 33 people dead in the region.

Xinjiang’s ‘architecture of repression’ targets Muslim Uighurs

Australian think tank urges probe in China's Xinjiang following allegations of Uighur repression.

China lights Olympic flame ahead of 2022 Beijing Games

The flame travelled to the Chinese capital in a red lantern designed in the likeness of a Han Dynasty tomb artefact.

Bangladesh ruling party rallies for Hindus after deadly violence

Awami League plans series of rallies over next two weeks after one of the country's worst bouts of religious violence.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro should face COVID charges: Senate inquiry

Draft report says president was 'principally responsible' for errors over pandemic that cost thousands of lives.

N Korea confirms test of ‘new type’ submarine-launched missile

State media says the test, the eighth this year, was 'successful' as US urges Pyongyang to refrain from 'provocations'.

Vikings, mining, Elvis: The story of Greenland’s melting ice cap

We travel to the remote edge of the ice sheet to discover the effect of the climate crisis on the Arctic environment.

Strong earthquake hits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt

No casualties reported as magnitude 6 earthquake struck cities across several countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Tata’s real challenge: Making Air India worth flying

Any success will be a long, complicated process that could cost more than $1bn and require fixing myriad problems.

Africa calls for climate finance tracker after donors fall short

The demand highlights tensions between high emitting rich countries and developing nations ahead of key climate summit.

China, Russia naval ships jointly sail through Japan strait

Ten vessels from China, Russia sailed through Tsugaru Strait, which separates Sea of Japan from the Pacific.

What’s next for evicted families in India’s northeast?

Muslims of Bengali origin face uncertain future after being forced from homes by Assam authorities.

Does getting the flu with COVID double your risk of death?

Experts are warning of a ‘twindemic’, but there are measures you can take to try to avoid contracting these illnesses.

Kabul orphanage struggles to feed its children as cash runs low

There are about 130 children at the orphanage which has operated for more than a decade.

SEC GameStop report ends conspiracies around its volatility

US regulatory body report shows how amateur traders drove shares in GameStop other meme stocks to extreme highs.

India: Couple in flood-hit Kerala sail to wedding in cooking pot

Couple borrow pot from local temple and enlist two men to push the makeshift boat, as images go viral on social media.

Hundreds of political prisoners freed in Myanmar after amnesty

Joyful scenes as families reunited but experts say international community needs to maintain pressure on coup leaders.

Revisited: Memorable moments from cricket’s T20 world cups

Al Jazeera takes a look at some highlights from cricket's past six T20 World Cups.

China’s Xi dials back recent efforts to shake up businesses

Sweeping policies to make the economy less dependent on debt, monopolies and fossil fuels have hit its citizens.

Hundreds protest in Bangladesh over deadly religious violence

Hindu groups and others protest in Dhaka, calling for end to religious violence that has gripped the country for days.

Ecuador president declares state of emergency over drug violence

President Lasso orders mobilisation of police, military in the streets as he struggles to curb drug-related violence.

Afghanistan: Taliban agrees to door-to-door polio vaccine drive

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the world's last countries with endemic polio, an incurable and highly infectious disease.

US envoy to Afghanistan resigns in wake of chaotic withdrawal

Zalmay Khalilzad had been under pressure since the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban's takeover.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile into sea: South Korea

The launch comes as the US and South Korea try to nudge the nuclear-armed North back to the negotiating table.

Colonial hill station becomes Malaysia’s third biosphere reserve

Penang's second UNESCO nomination sparks debate on balance between conservation and post-pandemic tourism.

Attacks on freedom of expression ‘devastating’ for public health

Censorship, misinformation during pandemic have had 'a devastating impact' on access to information, Amnesty says.

Trump files lawsuit to block release of Capitol riot records

House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is seeking Trump White House records from US archives.

Trudeau visits Indigenous community reeling from unmarked graves

Canadian prime minister’s visit comes after he ignored previous invitation on Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Haitians strike to protest insecurity, US seeks hostages release

FBI, State Dept diplomatic teams are working to locate, free a group of 17 Christian missionaries seized by Haiti gang.

Colin Powell, former US secretary of State, dies of COVID

General Powell, who also served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away on Monday, his family says.

Iran, Venezuela to sign 20-year cooperation accord

Venezuelan President Maduro will meet his Iranian counterpart on visit to Tehran 'in the next few months'.

Who wants to be an ‘All American’ speaker?

Delivering keynotes is a lucrative business in the US - even for some who claim to be committed to fighting inequality.

Jury selection to begin in trial over killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Three white men face trial for chasing and fatally shooting Arbery, an unarmed Black man, in the US state of Georgia.

Iran to host multilateral conference on Afghanistan on October 27

FMs of Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Russia to hold talks in Tehran.

Afghanistan’s female judges forced into hiding under Taliban rule

Hundreds of female judges forced to live a life of fear and anonymity since the group's August takeover of the country.

Bitcoin hovers near six-month high on ETF hopes

US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to allow the first American bitcoin futures ETF to begin trading this week.

Opposition candidate Neves wins Cape Verde election

Josia Maria Neves, a former prime minister, wins the presidency in the first round as his main rival concedes defeat.

Why won’t Colombia let Martha Sepúlveda die?

Sepúlveda, it seemed, was too happy to die - and should therefore be condemned to a future of, well, pain.

Apple employee, who was vocal on discrimination, fired

Janneke Parrish helped spearhead the #AppleToo movement to help employees speak out on workplace discrimination.

French ambassador ordered out of Belarus

No official reason given but media reports say diplomat expelled as he handed credentials to FM and not the president.

Fire erupts at Kuwait oil refinery, injuries reported

Firefighters working to extinguish the blaze in the refinery's treatment unit.

Thousands protest in El Salvador against Bukele government

President Bukele downplays San Salvador protests against economic and judicial policies, including Bitcoin move.

Netflix values its megahit show Squid Game at $900m

What makes South Korean show Squid Game even more valuable is how popular it is relative to its low cost.

Landslides, floods kill dozens, displace many in India’s Kerala

At least 25 die in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains as rescuers scour for survivors in muddy debris.

Harvesting ‘true cinnamon’: The story of the Ceylon spice

Ceylon cinnamon has been produced in Sri Lanka for generations. But experienced peelers are becoming a rare commodity.

Two Hindu men killed, temples vandalised in Bangladesh violence

Religious violence erupts after photo circulated on social media shows the Quran placed on the knee of a Hindu deity.

Min Aung Hlaing blames opposition for violence after ASEAN snub

Southeast Asian grouping agreed to bar coup leader from summit because of the lack of progress in an April peace plan.

Oil prices hit highest levels in years

Shortages of natural gas, coal from Asia to Europe are driving additional demand for oil products in power generation.

Taliban says Afghan girls will return to secondary schools soon

Interior ministry spokesman tells Al Jazeera that all schools and universities in will reopen 'in a very short time'.

China economy slows; officials say recovery ‘unstable and uneven’

Officials say GDP grew at its slowest place in a year in the third quarter, amid power shortages and property woes.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory?

Experts say vaccines mandates are '100 percent a human rights issue' but also about keeping society safe.

Police in Haiti say brutal gang snatched 17 foreign missionaries

Group was taken by 400 Mawozo, as criminal gangs take advantage of political instability and insecurity.

Commemorations held in France over 1961 massacre of Algerians

Historians say at least 120 protesters were killed by Paris police during demonstrations over discriminatory policies.

China slams US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait

Beijing's angry reaction comes after a US destroyer and Canadian frigate sailed through the narrow waterway.

Carbon Capture: A green way forward?

Or is it just a way of masking the issues?

Heavy rains, landslides kill 19 in India’s Kerala

Worst-hit districts of Kottayam and Idukki suffer deadly mudslides as torrential rains swept through villages.

Paris massacre: 60 years on, France must face its colonial past

French Algerians don't need ceremonies marking the anniversary of the Paris massacre. We need an anti-fascist movement.

On rich, famous ‘cockroaches’ and tax evasion

The Pandora Papers reveal that the rich and powerful continue to hide their money unabated and unconstrained.

Sri Lankan fishermen launch flotilla protesting Indian poaching

Boats flying black flags and carrying opposition legislators demand that government block Indian trawlers.

Coalition ‘kills 160’ Yemen rebels as Marib battle intensifies

Saudi-led coalition says it has killed scores of Houthi rebels in air raids as warring sides battle near strategic city.

Erdogan says Turkey in talks with US on sale of F-16 fighter jets

Turkish president says the US proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets in return for its investment in the F-35 programme.

No end in sight to La Palma volcanic eruption: Canaries president

Streams of lava have lain waste to more than 742 hectares of land and destroyed almost 2,000 buildings on La Palma.

Iranian warship fends off pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Pirates on five boats attacked two Iranian oil tankers but were repelled by army vessels, authorities said.

Infographic: Cricket’s T20 World Cup in numbers

A look at individuals and teams dominating the T20 World Cup.

Russian filmmakers land after shoot on board space station

The capsule, carrying actor Yulia Peresild, director Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy landed in Kazakhstan.

Social distancing at Mecca’s Grand Mosque dropped

While social distancing measures were lifted, Saudi authorities said pilgrims must be vaccinated and wear face masks.

Gordon Brown calls for airlift of 240 million COVID-19 vaccines

WHO adviser urges rich countries to send vaccines to low-income nations this month to save tens of thousands of lives.

Inside Nigeria’s unregulated human egg industry

In the booming fertility business, women donating their eggs face unfavourable conditions and health and safety risks.

After lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns, a weary world is ready to dance

From Buenos Aires, Argentina to South Africa's Soweto, dancers around the world are letting loose.

Afghanistan: Mass funeral for victims of Kandahar mosque attack

Relatives laid the bodies of the victims to rest and called on the Taliban to protect them.

Cricket: What you need to know about T20 World Cup 2021

Past winners, tournament format, and update on DRS and Super Over. Your guide to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile: Report

Financial Times says launch of nuclear-capable missile in August took US intelligence by surprise.

17 US missionaries, including children, kidnapped in Haiti

Group was leaving an orphanage in Port-au-prince when they were abducted, say media reports.

Australia’s Melbourne set to end world’s longest lockdowns

When Melbourne's lockdown ends this week, it will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020.

Alex Saab: Venezuela halts talks after US extradites Maduro ally

Alex Saab, who was arrested in Cape Verde last year, extradited to the US to face money laundering charges.

Angela Merkel hopes Germany continues to work with Turkey

In farewell visit to Turkey, outgoing chancellor says security and independence of both countries depend on each other.

Iran’s ex-central bank chief and officials sentenced to prison

Judiciary said the officials’ illegal distribution scheme hurt Iran's economy at a time of hardship under US pressure.

Iranian court upholds new jail term for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Iranian British woman was handed a new one-year jail sentence after spending five years in prison.

Analysis: How Judge Bitar’s probe shook Lebanon leaders

Experts say judge leading probe into Beirut port explosion rattled country simply by challenging systemic impunity.

Will Afghanistan’s powerful neighbours engage the Taliban?

Pakistan, China, and Iran are yet to recognise the Taliban government, but they all have an interest in doing so.

Can the US wrestle back influence in Latin America from China?

After ceding diplomatic and economic ground to Beijing, Washington hopes to win back its neighbours with new investment.

No invitation for Myanmar military gov’t leader at ASEAN summit

Min Aung Hlaing snubbed as concerns rise over military government's commitment to defusing bloody crisis.

Russia exceeds 1,000 daily COVID deaths for first time

An official tally also showed 33,208 new infections, a high for fatalities and cases for the third day in a row.

As Erdogan set for another tour, Turkey deepens ties with Africa

Over the past two decades, Turkey has sought to present itself as an alternative external power in the continent.

Sudan PM says ‘serious crisis’ a threat to transition and country

Abdalla Hamdok presents steps to end what he calls 'worst and most dangerous' political crisis in two-year transition.

FESPACO 2021: African film lovers come together in Ouagadougou

Pan-African festival opens in Burkina Faso's capital months after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

What this year’s Nobel Prize says about the global media climate

Who are the journalists who won the Nobel Peace Prize and what's their message? Plus, the US military-gaming complex.

Manchester United: Marcus Rashford ‘must prioritise football’

Rashford, 24, has not played since suffering a shoulder injury after England's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy in July.

Hungarian FM: Could Hungary exit the European Union?

Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto discusses Europe's 'Hungarophobia'.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia’s Bali

The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.8 quake was centred 62km northeast of Singaraja, a Bali port town.

Will growing pro-Palestinian support lead to policy change?

The Stream looks at what’s behind changing attitudes.

Students drown during river clean-up in Indonesia’s West Java

Some 150 students, aged 13 to 15, were participating in a river clean-up when 21 of them slipped into the water.

Hong Kong activists jailed for unauthorised protest in 2020

Among those convicted were Figo Chan of the now-disbanded Civil Human Rights Front and two former legislators.

Cricket: Chennai beat Kolkata to win fourth IPL title

Du Plessis hits 86 as Dhoni's Chenni edge out Knight Riders to win T20 league.

Australian police seize record $140m heroin shipment

The 450-kg (990-pound) shipment was detected in a sea freight container of ceramic tiles sent from Malaysia.

US offers to pay families of Afghans killed in drone attack

Washington also pledges to help family members who were interested to relocate to the US following botched operation.

China’s Shenzhou-13 docks at space station for longest mission

Three taikonauts blasted off shortly after midnight from Jiuquan launch centre in northwestern China's Gobi desert.

Ex-Taliban commander pleads not guilty to killing US troops

Haji Najibullah, charged in relation to 2008 attack on US troops in Afghanistan, says accusations are 'incorrect'.

Jacinda Ardern’s COVID stumble may cost Maori lives

New Zealand should not abandon its COVID elimination strategy while Maori vaccination rates remain low.

Are Azerbaijan and Armenia ready to improve relations?

One year has passed since the Nagorno-Karabakh war and there are hints that diplomatic ties could be built.

The Gambia’s democratic transition is facing a litmus test

The upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections will be the most consequential in The Gambia's history.

Three South African ministers freed after standoff with veterans

More than 50 people are arrested after veterans hold ministers hostage demanding compensation for anti-apartheid fight.

Afghan footballers and their families flown to Qatar

Qatar, in coordination with FIFA, evacuates almost 100 Afghan football players and their families from Afghanistan.

EU, fearful of refugee crisis, delays response on Afghan asylum

Migration and human rights experts call on the EU to deliver a more proactive and unified response on Afghan asylum.

India reopens for foreign tourists after 19 months as COVID ebbs

Easing of restrictions on foreign tourists visiting India coincides with country's domestic tourist and festive season.

Beirut armed clashes rattle distressed residents

After hours-long battles in Lebanese capital, residents struggle to cope with compounded trauma.

For Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker, Karachi is both muse and escape

Hamza Bangash is one of the most exciting filmmaking voices in Pakistan, intently capturing a nation in transformation.

Kenyan police arrest husband of slain runner Agnes Tirop

Ibrahim Kipkemoi Rotich, was apprehended in the city of Mombasa after manhunt.

Deadly explosion hits Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar

At least seven people are killed as explosion goes off inside mosque in southern city during Friday prayers.

Cameroon authorities urge calm after police kill girl, 5, in Buea

Angry crowd lynches policeman who shot a five-year-old girl dead in Southwest region's capital Buea.

Cape Verde presidential election: What you need to know

Record seven candidates running, with two ex-PMs - Carlos Veiga and José Maria Neves - seen as the strongest contenders.

No free movement clause in UN deal for Rohingya on island: Report

Leaked copy of agreement shows it offers no guarantee refugees will be allowed to move freely to mainland Bangladesh.

Tunisia’s Saied withdraws diplomatic passport of predecessor

President calls Moncef Marzouki enemy of the country after latter urges France to end support for Tunisia under Saied.

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light

New South Wales premier says passengers with proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test won't need to quarantine.

India drug agency faces heat over arrest of Bollywood star’s son

Criticism grows after Narcotics Control Bureau arrests Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan during a raid on a cruise ship.

How Melbourne’s lockdown exposed the city’s ‘gender gap’

Education and childcare have fallen to women who are also struggling financially or at risk of violence in the home.

Bill Clinton in hospital with non-COVID infection

The former US president was admitted to a hospital in California but is already 'on the mend', a spokesman said.

UN chief delayed ASEAN meeting to avoid military envoy

United Nations weighs Myanmar's credentials, amid frustration in ASEAN at military's failure to implement peace plan.

Yemen’s humanitarian crisis growing as economy collapses: UN

Aid agencies are helping nearly 13 million people across the country, already 3 million more than a few months ago.

Italian court suspends long-awaited Regeni murder trial

Trial in absentia of four Egyptian officers halted as judge rules the defendants may not have been informed of charges.

January 6 panel moves to hold ex-Trump adviser Bannon in contempt

Donald Trump's former political adviser Steve Bannon refuses to comply with a subpoena to testify about Capitol riot.

Czech election offers Europe an anti-populist boost

The recent vote surprised many who expected Babis to easily win, and there are other hints populism is waning.

After William Shatner flight, Prince William slams space tourism

Scientists should focus on repairing Earth, 'not trying to find the next place to go and live', says royal.

Fire in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung city kills at least 46, wounds over 40

'Fierce' blaze in 13-floor building broke out early morning, with witnesses reporting hearing an explosion.

At least 2 killed, several wounded in gunfire near Beirut protest

Gunfire erupts near Hezbollah-led protest calling for the removal of the judge from Beirut blast investigation.

Taliban delegation in Ankara for talks with Turkish officials

Afghanistan's acting foreign minister and other ministers to meet 'senior Turkish officials' for discussions.

A letter to a refugee child who must ‘survive’ in a new country

Here in this country, you have to learn how to do things the way other people do, to survive.

WHO says new team could be ‘last chance’ to find COVID-19 origins

UN health agency says new task force 'is our best chance' to try to understand the origins of the coronavirus.

Landmark studies bring elusive snow leopards back into limelight

Two large-scale studies done earlier this year unveil robust scientific data on animal's population for the first time.

Biden to meet Kenyan president as US weighs sanctions on Ethiopia

Meeting Kenyatta will be Biden's first in-person, one-on-one meeting with an African leader since becoming US president.

Myanmar won’t allow ASEAN envoy to meet Aung San Suu Kyi

Military spokesman says ASEAN special envoy cannot meet deposed civilian leader because she's facing court charges.

Amazon copied products, rigged search to push own brands: Reuters

Company ran systematic campaign of creating knockoffs and manipulating search results to boost Amazon products in India.

One year after #EndSARS protests, has Nigerian police changed?

Young Nigerians say they are still victims of police brutality and their demands for systemic reforms have not been met.

Indian man gets double life sentence for killing wife using cobra

Man in Kerala convicted for murdering wife by making a cobra bite her while she was sleeping handed the rare punishment.

Bali reopens to tourists, but no direct international flights yet

Bali visitors need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and they must spend their first five days in quarantine.

WHO honours Henrietta Lacks, whose cells changed medicine

Cancer cells from Lacks, a Black woman, provided breakthroughs from polio to HIV, but were taken without her knowledge.

Is the activist economy good for social change?

Celebrities and businesses are cashing in on people's aspirations for a better world.

Deaths reported after Israeli airstrike in Syria’s Homs province

One Syrian soldier, three pro-Iranian fighters reported killed while seven hurt in attack near T4 airbase near Palmyra.

Kishida set to dissolve Japan parliament, setting stage for polls

Campaign formally kicks off next Tuesday for the October 31 polls, which the ruling LDP is expected to dominate.

‘A living hell’: Churches, clergy targeted by Myanmar military

Rights groups say Christians, a minority in the mainly Buddhist country, are getting caught in the crossfire.

Alarm, disbelief as Duterte’s ex-drug enforcer runs for president

Rights groups warn Ronald dela Rosa's bid to lead the Philippines could signal a 'doubling down' in deadly drug war.

UN urges independent probe into death of ex-Venezuelan minister

Venezuela's government says Raul Baduel, who served as defence minister under Hugo Chavez, died due to the coronavirus.

ECB banker Kazimir accused of bribery

Peter Kazimir, who heads Slovakia's central bank, has said the claims against him are unsubstantiated.

Do coronavirus vaccines prevent transmission of the virus?

Studies suggest vaccinated people are less likely to pass it on to others. Plus, 'COVID toes' and a pill to treat COVID.

Kenya rejects ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row

Nairobi slammed the high court after it gave Somalia control over an oil- and gas-rich chunk of the Indian Ocean.

Dalit, tribal women among worst victims of India’s hunger crisis

While 60 percent Indian women are anaemic as they eat last and the least, rising hunger hits the marginalised most.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad prisoners announce hunger strike

Most of the 400 prisoners belonging to Islamic Jihad have begun their hunger strike against Israel's punitive measures.

Apple to slash iPhone 13 production on chip shortages

Apple's manufacturing partners are struggling to deliver enough components, forcing the company to scale back targets.

Living in lava in Cape Verde

Despite regular eruptions, people of a village in Cape Verde continue to rebuild their homes at the foot of a volcano.

Pakistan is facing an existential crisis

The IPCC report, warning of melting glaciers, should be a wake-up call for the Pakistani state.

What’s next for Iraq after first election since mass protests?

Millions boycotted the polls out of distrust of the government, but pro-reform independents did make some gains.

Croatia: Repair of Mecencani sinkholes about to begin

The sinkholes made a dramatic appearance less than a week after a magnitude 6.4 quake hit Croatia on December 29, 2020.

Colombia to leave ‘Havana Syndrome’ embassy probe to US

Several people associated with the US embassy in Colombia report symptoms linked with the affliction, US media reports.

‘Hard choices’ for Singapore media after controversial law passed

Concerns about effect of 'foreign interference' law in country where media already operate under strict regulation.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick, Denmark secure place in Qatar World Cup

Ronaldo extends his men’s record tally of international goals to 115 by scoring the 58th hat-trick of his career.

11 dead after Typhoon Kompasu floods the Philippines

Typhoon Kompasu has set off landslides and flash floods in the Philippines, leaving at least 11 people dead.

Afghanistan’s girls lament continued closure of high schools

Afghan girls, who have been confined to their homes, urge the Taliban not to snatch their right to education.

US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November

Biden administration to allow travellers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated to enter the US.

IEA: World needs to triple investment in renewable power

Spends on transition to renewable energy 'remains far short' of what's needed to meet future demand sustainably: IEA.

Ban? No ban? Afghan cricket chief offers hope to women athletes

Al Jazeera speaks to Afghanistan's cricket chief on the future of female athletes in the country after Taliban takeover.

TaiwanPlus tries to change the narrative on self-ruled island

New media outlet launched as the democratic island, which is claimed by Beijing, faces an increasingly hostile China.

Ex-Myanmar president says army tried to force him to cede power

Win Myint's court testimony challenges army's insistence that no coup took place and the transfer of power was lawful.

G20 agrees aid to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Leaders agree Taliban will need to be involved in assistance but stress it does not mean recognition of its government.

Chile declares state of emergency over Mapuche conflict

President Sebastian Pinera says troops are being sent to two southern regions hit by recent acts of violence.

Iran launches large-scale air defence military drill

The exercise aims to show that Iran can defend its 'sensitive and vital centres'.

Pro-Iranian groups reject early Iraq election results as ‘scam’

Several pro-Iranian parties promise to launch an appeal after early results show losses for parties with PMF links.

Beirut blast probe suspended again as judge issues arrest warrant

Lawyers for former ministers Ali Hasan Khalil and Ghazi Zeiter register new legal complaint against Judge Tarek Bitar.

‘To dehumanise, terrorise us’: Muslims evicted in India’s Assam

A fortnight after their eviction, residents live cramped in shanties propped up with whatever is left of their homes.

Nobel academy head rules out gender, ethnicity quotas for prizes

Goran Hansson says prizes must go to 'those most worthy' but laments historic lack of female Nobel laureates.

Indian troops kill five suspected rebels in Kashmir gun battles

Killings reported a day after suspected rebels shot dead five Indian army soldiers in a gunfight in the disputed region.

Eswatini deploys army to quell pro-democracy school protests

Pro-democracy groups report several arrests amid protests in Africa's last absolute monarchy.

Several killed as Typhoon Kompasu hits the Philippines

National disaster agency says at least 9 killed and 16 others missing as tropical storm causes floods and landslides.

Afghan FM wants good ties, needs more time on girls’ education

Acting foreign minister appeals to the world for good relations but avoids making firm commitments on girls' education.

Cornered by African youth, Macron intends to repair FrancAfrique

French president invited no government leaders at event seen as bid to reshape France's ties with former colonies.

Samsung chief Jay Y Lee pleads guilty to use of illegal substance

Under South Korean law, the recipient of a controlled substance that was given illegally is liable for prosecution.

India: Adani Ports to shun cargo from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran

Decision follows seizure of three tonnes of heroin at Mundra port off India's western coast in Gujarat state last month.

This one for Africa: The Nobel Prize ennobles itself

By awarding this year's Nobel Prize for literature to Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Swedish Academy ennobled the prize itself.

Japan faces rising inequality after eight years of Abenomics

The dose of huge monetary, fiscal support boosted stocks and corporate profits but didn't trickle down to the majority.

Afghans are the next victims of Italy’s war on refugees

Italy has been hit by a new wave of xenophobic upheaval.

Is Europe abandoning refugees?

People seeking asylum in EU face increasingly tough border restrictions and abuse by guards.

Myanmar faces falling currency, dollar crunch as economy worsens

COVID restrictions and a civil disobedience movement have hit normal economic activities and are hurting exports.

Fleeing Afghan musicians stuck in limbo in Pakistan

Musicians who fled Afghanistan fearing the Taliban rule struggle to make a living as refugees in Pakistan.

IMF backs Georgieva after World Bank data-rigging scandal

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned she will monitor any new facts and called for IMF to reinforce data integrity.

Several killed, nearly 2m affected, as China’s Shanxi deluged

Heavy rains in area known for coal mining come amid mounting concern over energy supplies heading into winter.

N Korea’s Kim says US, S Korea threaten peace with arms buildup

North Korean leader says Pyongyang is only increasing its military as 'war deterrence' and not to start a conflict.

COVID response one of worst ever ‘public health failures’ in UK

Damning parliamentary report on UK handling of pandemic lists catalogue of errors including delay to lockdown.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he is ‘bored’ with COVID deaths questions

Far-right president's comment comes just days after Brazil surpassed 600,000 coronavirus deaths, spurring public anger.

Qatar Petroleum changes name to Qatar Energy

CEO Saad Al-Kaabi says the name change signals a new strategy focusing on energy efficiency.

Vietnam’s staff-starved factories implore employees to come back

Millions of workers who fled outbreak are too scared to return to make the world's winter clothes and Christmas gifts.

Tunisia’s President Saied approves new government

Development comes 11 weeks after Saied sacked the PM, suspended parliament and granted himself judicial powers.

Suspected rebels kill five soldiers in Kashmir: Indian army

Tensions rise in recent weeks with a spate of shootings of civilians in attacks claimed by an anti-India rebel group.

Chile’s billionaire president under scrutiny over Pandora leak

Papers gave details about a 2010 stake sale by Sebastian Pinera's family in a mining project that activists objected to.

Vote count underway in Iraq after record low election turnout

Preliminary turnout for the fifth election since the 2003 US invasion was at 41 percent.

Now in power, Taliban sets sights on Afghan drug underworld

Afghanistan's new rulers set their sights on stamping out widespread drug addiction in their country, even if by force.

Iraqi forces arrest senior ISIL member Sami Jasim

Iraqi prime minister says Jasim was in charge of ISIL's finances and a deputy to slain leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Burkina Faso to open trial on 1987 Sankara assassination

Ex-president among 14 who face charges in killing of former leader Thomas Sankara 34 years ago.

Thousands march in Brussels to demand tougher climate action

Thousands of people marched in Brussels to push world leaders to take bolder action to fight climate change.

Facebook and the future we don’t want to live in

The Facebook outage and revelations should be a wake-up call not just for the US but the rest of the world as well.

India, China army talks to defuse border tensions fail

Both nations will keep troops in forward areas for a second freezing winter as 17-month standoff continues.

Mbappe’s winner takes France to Nations League title

World champions come from behind to beat Spain 2-1 with Mbappe netting late on.

Growing up in detention: Casualties of Australia’s refugee system

Since age 15, Mehdi and Adnan have been held by a system that considers them illegal. Eight years later, they ask: Why?

TV journalist killed in targeted attack in southern Pakistan

Baloch separatist group claims responsibility for attack on the journalist’s vehicle using a magnetic explosive device.

Fire breaks out at Lebanon’s Zahrani oil facility

A spokesperson of the Lebanese Army told Al Jazeera that the fuel tank contained benzene.

In Australia, Facebook et al to check misinformation complaints

Damaging online posts have emerged as a second battlefront between Big Tech and Australia.

‘Very happy’: Duterte congratulates Maria Ressa on Nobel Prize

Journalist and her Rappler news site are facing multiple legal cases over coverage of Duterte and his war on drugs.

UN, Bangladesh sign deal to aid Rohingya relocated to island

Authorities said another 81,000 refugees would be relocated to the remote Bhasan Char island over next three months.

N Korea’s Kim calls for improving lives amid ‘grim’ economy

Appeal comes with Kim facing arguably his biggest test since coming to power nearly 10 years ago.

Sydney exits lockdown as Australia gears up to ‘live with’ COVID

Curbs ease for fully-vaccinated in Australia's biggest city as doctors' group urges continued caution.

Czech Republic in post-vote limbo after president taken sick

Milos Zeman admitted to hospital, raising risk of political vacuum following shock election defeat for prime minister.

Lebanon electricity back online after army supplies fuel

Energy Minister Walid Fayad says the grid is back up and running, returning to 'normal'.

Kenya’s cynical offensive against the ICJ

Undermining international institutions comes at a price.

Thousands rally against Tunisia’s President Saied

Growing number of protesters raises possibility of Tunisia's political divisions spiralling into street confrontations.

Several killed in Yemen blast targeting Aden governor

Governor Ahmed Lamlas and agriculture minister Salem al-Suqatri survive blast that killed at least four other people.

Infographic: Which countries still have the death penalty?

October 10 marks the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Here are three graphics explaining the punishment.

Abdul Qadeer Khan: Nuclear hero in Pakistan, villain to the West

Revered in Pakistan, Khan was seen by West as dangerous renegade for smuggling nuclear technology to other countries.

Iran’s nuclear chief reports jump in 20 percent enriched uranium

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Iran has produced over 120kg of 20 percent enriched uranium.

‘I’m open to anything’: Xavi-to-Barcelona rumours heat up again

Xavi was among the favourites for the job before Koeman was hired as head coach in August last year.

New lava river threatens more buildings in La Palma

New lava stream follows path down the Cumbre Vieja ridge towards the western shore of the island.

K-pop fans vs Duterte’s Philippines: Why young voters want change

Fans like me are angry. We want a better future and we are critical for voter education before the 2022 election.

Ukrainian soldiers bear the invisible scars of war

How widespread traumatic brain injuries, once the hidden wounds of the seven-year conflict, are now coming to light.

Fifteen killed after plane crash in Russia’s Tatarstan region

Emergencies Ministry was quoted as saying that the plane was carrying a group of parachute jumpers.

France, Spain to battle it out for Nations League title

Spain hoping to overcome the World Cup winners after dispatching European champions Italy in the semis.

Iraqis vote for new parliament amid tight security

Voting is under way in Iraq general election that many said they will boycott.

‘Catastrophic’ fourth COVID wave rips through Romania

Following one of Europe's weakest vaccination campaigns, Romania's healthcare system is close to collapsing.

‘Father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme’ Abdul Qadeer Khan dies

Pakistani atomic scientist died after being transferred to the hospital with lung problems.

Infographic: All you need to know about Iraq’s election

Some 25 million people are registered to vote in Iraq's fifth parliamentary election since the 2003 US-led invasion.