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Analysis: India’s 2024 interim budget shows a changing economy

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:21
Move from agriculture to manufacturing, an increase in demand for Food for Work programme show changes in economy.

Pakistan elections 2024: By the numbers

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:03
As 128 million voters prepare for the February 8 elections, Al Jazeera decodes the key numbers shaping Pakistan.

US rapper Killer Mike taken away by police at Grammy Awards

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 05:44
Police spokesperson says hip hop artist was arrested following an altercation at the awards show.

Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 04:45
Yang has been detained for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia have rejected.

Chile’s wildfires kill at least 112, as Boric warns death toll to rise

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 04:02
President Gabriel Boric says his country is facing a 'tragedy of very great magnitude'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 712

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:42
As the war enters its 712th day, these are the main developments.

US Senate unveils $118bn deal on border, aid for Israel and Ukraine

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:27
President Joe Biden urges Congress to swiftly pass bill after months of wrangling over immigration and support for Kyiv.

‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:01
The People's Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image, seeks to reassure voters as election looms.

‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 00:16
Plans to introduce 40-75 percent tax rate for entertainment services prompt fierce backlash from businesses.

How much influence is Pakistan’s army having on upcoming elections?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 21:11
Pakistan is about to hold another poll as the opposition complains of unprecedented political repression.

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 20:59
Republican presidential candidate Haley made jibes about Trump's age, mental competency on Saturday Night Live.

World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:15
The event features athletes from 201 countries competing across 75 medal events in six aquatic sports.

EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:09
International community calls for new date and transparent polls after president announces indefinite delay.

El Salvador votes with Nayib Bukele poised for second presidential term

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:18
The country is voting in both presidential and legislative polls; incumbent Bukele faces virtually no competition.

Facebook at 20: From virtual community to censorship of reality

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:12
I've spent half of my life on a platform that today is actively censoring and encroaching on privacy. It's time to quit.

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:34
The cooler weather between November and February means weddings in the predominantly Muslim country. Lots of weddings.

US-UK strikes on Yemen’s Houthis: What we know so far

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:03
The Houthis say they remain undeterred after the latest round of strikes that hit dozens of targets.

Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:55
A roundup of some of last week’s events.

Russian wives demand return of reservist husbands fighting in Ukraine

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:16
Dozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.

How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:45
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies' chains of production.

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